Sweat in Bangkok for a good cause

Whether this Sunday or Friday, September 22, you will have the opportunity to sweat a little in Bangkok while doing something good. It starts gently with a bike ride to save the world (very modestly), Sunday, September 15 and it’s get a little harder on Friday September 22 when a mini- marathon for UNICEF is organized.

So first Greenpeace Southeast Asia invites you to participate in the Ice Ride, a bike ride that will start at the Tesco -Lotus Rama II tower at 7 am and go to Samut Sakhon. There, mangroves will be planted in a reserve. Objective of this event is to protest against the use of fossil fuels , pumping oil , very actual matters in Thailand after the oil spill in Rayong, last month, and the fishing industry that threaten the Arctic. Participation is free.

You can register here: www.greenpeace.or.th/s/IceRide

The Mini Marathon Run for Children will take place next Friday

Then you move on to a running race with a 10 kilometers mini-marathon on Friday, September 22 to raise funds for UNICEF. There will be trophy for each age group (below 19 years , 20-29, 30-39 , 40-49 , 50 + ) , as well as gift certificates offered by Starwood Hotels & Resorts. More than 6000 THB for the winner and 2500 THB for the second. Gifts are also planned for the first thousand participants to cross the finish line. The 9th Run For Children Mini Marathon in Bangkok, will make a loop from Suan Luang back to Suan Luang. The registration fee is 300 bahts and you will receive the official T-Shirt.

Information and mini-marathon route are on this PDF.