Government House, "Somsak" announces organizing a Betong trail running event on May 3-5, hoping to stimulate tourism. It is revealed that there are 3,480 Thai and foreign tourists participating in the run, expected to generate 300 million baht in revenue. Baht is delighted that foreigners recognize "Betong" as a diamond on the southern border. Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Deputy Prime Minister As Chairman of the Strategic Committee for Development of Southern Border Provinces Together with Mr. Kitti Chao Dee, Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Sports, Mr. Chanthan Saengphum, Deputy Secretary-General of the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center, and Mrs. Sabrina De Nadai UTMB Asia Director jointly held a press conference on the Amazean Jungle Thailand by UTMB trail running competition. 2024 at Government House Mr. Somsak said that organizing the Amazean Jungle Thailand by UTMB 2024 trail running competition is considered a world-class running event. Because it has been certified by UTMB: Ultra Tra il du Mont Blanc, which is the largest trail running organizer in the world. By organizing this event The main responsible agency is the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center (SBPAC) together with the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT). This event is the second time, the first time. Organized in 2023, which was considered a great success. At that time There are 2,539 trail runners participating in the project from 48 countries around the world. Can stimulate the economy up to 243 million baht Mr. Somsak said that the trail running competition in 2024 will be held in Betong District, Yala Province, with applications open from 2 December 2023 - 29 February 2024 and the competition on 3 - 5 May 2024, which has A total of 3,480 people participated in the competition from 48 countries around the world, divided into 28% foreigners, such as Malaysians 15%, Chinese 4%, Japanese 1%, and 72% Thais, such as Yala 61%, Bangkok 12%, Songkhla 5%. It is expected that It will stimulate the economy by more than 300 million baht. By organizing this running event, the launch point is the Betong Mongkhonrit Tunnel. In the middle of Betong city It will run through important places such as the Sankalakiri mountain range. Jarakanga sea of ??mist view point View point of the sea of ??mist at Kunung Silipat and Piyamit Tunnels, etc. Mr. Somsak said that the trail running competition has 6 race distances, including 3.5 km., 16 km., 26 km., 54 km., 103 km., and 145 km., with competition prizes as follows: 145 km. distance, 03 km. and 54 km. 1st place, male and female, prize money 600 euros (approximately 23,000 baht). 2nd place, male and female, prize money 450 euros (approximately 18,000 baht). 3rd place, male and female, prize money 300 euros (approximately 11,500 baht). baht) for the distances of 26 km. and 16 km. will receive trophies. For the 1st-5th place, male and female, by the benefits of this event Contestants will have the opportunity to experience the beauty of nature, lifestyle, culture, food, and tourist attraction s in the southern border provinces. 'Foreigners regard Betong District as a hidden gem in the South. Therefore it is considered a welcome thing. where foreign tourists admire the beauty of Betong city Ready to raise the level of competition to be even more quality. Make the competition participants and followers confident and impressed in traveling to compete. and attracts trail runners around the world Come back to visit every year. This will help create a good image of tourism. Especially the sports tourism dimension. in the southern border provinces to the eyes of the world,' Deputy Prime Minister Said. Source: Thai News Agency
