Safe Riding in Rayong Hi was successful. CCSA-DOH-SAT praised to have a high standard.

“Seth. Muek” General Decha Hemkasri, President of Thai Cycling Association (TCA), under The Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King, said that the Association has organized an activity “Safe Riding in Rayong Hi”  #RayongHi  #TripNewNormal on Saturday August 8, 2020 at the Rayong Provincial Stadium. This was the second day event honored by Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Tourism and Sports, Mr. Satit Pitutacha, Deputy Minister of Public Health, Mr. Kongsak Yodmanee, Governor of Sports Authority of Thailand to ride in the VIP parade in 50 kilometers with 800 riders.

Besides, there were also Thai national team riders such as Lt. Jutatip Maneephan, Capt. Chanpeng Nontasin, Plc. Supuksorn Nuntana, Plc. Phetdarin Somrat, Ms. Chaniporn Batriya, Mis. Natalie Panyawan, Pol.Lt. Thurakit Boonratanathanakorn, Plc. Sarawut Sirironnachai, Plc. Thanakhan Chaiyasombat, Pol.L/C. Navuti Liphongyu, etc., as well as a young celebrity rider; "Nong Yui" Wadi Srijarupruek, and artist, singer and "Moss" Patiphan Pathawikan also joined the procession.

General Decha also said that in addition to the distance of 50 km , there were also 700 riders in the 100 km range with 2 distances and VIP riders, there were almost 2,000 riders. All cyclists participating in the event have safely reached the finishing line. It was considered to be very successful, especially the organization of the cycling sport to make the confidence of tourists and help restore the economy to the people of Rayong as well because the merchants earn more income from selling things, from the past, the atmosphere was quite quiet. One day before the competition, he went to look at various restaurants, it has shown that there are so many tourists at restaurants and they have requested for organizing this event again. 

General Decha went on to say that after this, the Association together with Thong Pha Phum Sub-District Municipality, Thong Pha Phum District, Kanchanaburi Province and Vajiralongkorn Dam will organizethe “King Bhumibhol’s Cup Thailand Road Championships and Thailand Mountain Bike Championships, Round 3 in the format of a New Normal 21-23 August 21-23 at Vajiralongkorn Dam where the people of Kanchanaburi want us to often arrange it, but it's not possible because it has to be distributed in many areas to help stimulate the economy in a wide picture. The organization in Kanchanaburi Province is the last round in this year. In the next year, the Association prepares all 5 round all over the country.

“Now, cyclists have started to understand more about cycling as a New Normal. It must adhere to many measures such as to wash hands, to wear masks, to keep distance, to avoid touching, to reduce congestion  and limit the number of people. In the beginning, there may be some frustrations.  But they have to keep adapting continuously, it could not expect immediate results, now it is considered much better,” said General Decha.

Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn said that after the past week, a special football match has been organized in order to test the system of the people-watching competition in a new way of life or New Normal and to make the confidence among Thai people in the country. This time is about to organize cycling activities  in order to also make the confidence among the people in line with the government's guidelines to show that Rayong Province is safe and is still a province that is worth to visiting. 

“It is also a test of the road bike race system after the competition was unlocked again, the main focus is not on the result but on organizing the competition systematically and make the  understanding for riders to realize a New Normal style of the race to be a role model for the upcoming a cycling race held after this in which will have to allow more athletes to participate in the competition and there are audiences to join and watch but it is important to strictly adhere to the measures of Ministry of Public Health,” said Mr. Pipat.

While Dr. Udom Asawut-Mangkoon, Director of the Physical Activity for Health, Department of Health, who joined this activity, revealed that the Association has organized the activity “Safe Riding in Rayong Hi" in accordance with the standard of the Department of Health and the Center for COVID -19 Situation Administration by adhering to the main measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 completely; to keep space, to avoid touching, to wear mask, to hand sanitizer and to limit the number of people not to be overcrowded. It is the prototype of an event or a cycling race in a new way of life or New Normal.

In organizing the “Safe Riding in Rayong Hi” activity at this time, there were 13 committees from three agencies; namely Department of Health, the office of COVID -19 Situation Administration (CCSA) and Ministry of Tourism and Sports to observe and survey the participants of the activity to assess the organization of sports activities in accordance with the measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 of CCSA and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. After the  observing committee of 3 parties have already concluded and admired the Association for its excellent organization in accordance with the established standards in all respects and it is considered passing as an organizer and as a role model for other sports in organizing outdoor sports activities. After the success of two rounds of track cycling races in Thailand Track Cycling Championships, but the participants have to be improved in two things. Firstly, there is still a gathering not keeping the distance as expected, the second thing is about neglecting the wearing of protective masks although the officials of the Association will publicize through megaphone announcements throughout the event to remind participants to wear masks at all the time, if these two things are improved, it is a very perfect sporting event. 

At this time, Thai Association will organize the next activity “Queen’s Cup” Thailand Track Cycling Championships 2020, Round 3 in the format of a new way of life or New Normal, at the Velodrome Huamark, Bangkok on August 14-16. Thai Association will accept online application or at the Association's website www.thaicycling.or.th only, no applications at the field or ask for details at Thai Cycling Association Call. 0-2719-3340-2.