The 2nd International Songkhla Marathon Competition

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, together with Songkhla Province, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), and the Athletic Association of Thailand, held a joint press conference to announce their sponsorship of the upcoming “2nd International Songkhla Marathon Competition”, at Banquet Room, 11th Floor, Building 3, at THAI’s Head Office, on Vibhavadee Rangsit Road.

The conference was chaired by Mr.Palakorn Suwanrath, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Interior Ministry, Mr. Banyat Jansena, Songkhla Governor, Mr. Thamnoon Wanglee, THAI’s President, Lt.Gen. Lerdrat Rattanavanich, President of the Athletic Association of Thailand and Mr. Theerapoj Charoonsri, Secretary of the 2nd International Songkhla Marathon Competition Committee.

The main objectives of the competition are to enhance tourism in Songkhla Province as well as create greater awareness among the Thai people of the benefit of exercise in order to promote a healthy life.

In addition, the competition is organized to raise fund for the General Prem Tinnasulanont Foundation, to sponsor lunch for students in Songkhla. The competition is scheduled to begin on August 27, 2000, The marathon matches are divided into 4 major categories as follows:

1. Marathon 42,195 km.

2. Half marathon 21.1 km

3. Mini marathon 10.5 km.

4. Run-for-health 3 km.

The starting point of the competition will be at the Khlom Luang Chumporn Khen Udomsak Monument. All runners will follow the route towards the Keaw Resort Beach, where the beautiful scenery and standard route planning have been accepted on an international level by the International Athletic Association.

The top five winners will receive the prize of 150,000 baht, 80,000 baht, 60,000 baht, 40,000 baht and 30,000 baht, respectively. For the first top five Thai winners (male/female) will receive 70,000 baht, 50,000 baht, 30,000 baht, 20,000 baht and 10,000 baht, respectively. A wide range of prizes will be given to the first eleven winners of every age group. There is also a recognition prize for the first winner who was born in Songkhla.