PUBLISHED : 6 Sep 2023 at 05:48
A marathon billed to be on par with the world’s major races will be held in Bangkok in December to promote tourism and boost the economy.
The race, dubbed “Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok”, will take place on Dec 3 and will be a collaboration between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and other organisations.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the race will be one of Bangkok’s major events.
It will be on a par with those considered to be the most prestigious marathons in the world, such as the ones held in Tokyo, Boston, London, and Berlin, which draw thousands of participants from around the world…
