Chiang Rai province of Thailand has organised the THAM LUANG CAVE DAY Bike & Run 2019 to mark the first anniversary of the Tham Luang rescue operation (Photo: thainews.prd.go.th) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - Chiang Rai province of Thailand has organised theTHAM LUANG CAVE DAY Bike & Run 2019 to mark the first anniversary of theTham Luang rescue operation and to raise a funds for the Tham Luang Cave-KhunNam Nang Non Development Fund.
The event comprised a 10-kilometer-long mini-marathon, a six-kilometre fun runand cycling on 54km and 24km routes. The routes start and end at Tham Luangcave, Khun Nam Nang Non National Park, passing by historical sites related tothe cave rescue operation. At least 5,000 people took part, including runningclub members, cycling club members, tourists and the general public. Allproceeds will go to the Tham Luang Cave-Khun Nam Nang Non Development Fund.
On June 23, 2018, 12 young footballers and the coach of the Wild Boar FootballClub in Chiang Rai province were trapped in the Tham Luang Cave. They were allrescued by a team of renowned cave diving and rescue experts from around theworld. The rescue operation took 17 days.
At present, tourists can visit Tham Luang cave and observe the monument toLieutenant Commander Saman Kunan, or Ja Sam, created by ChalermchaiKhositphiphat and a team of Chiang Rai artists to commemorate his courage andsacrifice. There is also a large painting, The Hero, created by local artiststo remind people of what happened at the cave.
There are also shops selling community products, souvenirs and food, whichgenerate additional income for people in the community. The national parkprovides shuttle bus services to facilitate tourists. It was found that, fromOctober 2018 until present, there have been more than 1.3 million visitors tothe national park, an increase from only about 40,000 visitors per year in thepast. – NNT/VNA
The event comprised a 10-kilometer-long mini-marathon, a six-kilometre fun runand cycling on 54km and 24km routes. The routes start and end at Tham Luangcave, Khun Nam Nang Non National Park, passing by historical sites related tothe cave rescue operation. At least 5,000 people took part, including runningclub members, cycling club members, tourists and the general public. Allproceeds will go to the Tham Luang Cave-Khun Nam Nang Non Development Fund.
On June 23, 2018, 12 young footballers and the coach of the Wild Boar FootballClub in Chiang Rai province were trapped in the Tham Luang Cave. They were allrescued by a team of renowned cave diving and rescue experts from around theworld. The rescue operation took 17 days.
At present, tourists can visit Tham Luang cave and observe the monument toLieutenant Commander Saman Kunan, or Ja Sam, created by ChalermchaiKhositphiphat and a team of Chiang Rai artists to commemorate his courage andsacrifice. There is also a large painting, The Hero, created by local artiststo remind people of what happened at the cave.
There are also shops selling community products, souvenirs and food, whichgenerate additional income for people in the community. The national parkprovides shuttle bus services to facilitate tourists. It was found that, fromOctober 2018 until present, there have been more than 1.3 million visitors tothe national park, an increase from only about 40,000 visitors per year in thepast. – NNT/VNA
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