Royal forest the setting for ‘Chon Buri Cycling’

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Royal forest the setting for ‘Chon Buri Cycling’

By THE NATION

 

 

“Chon Buri Cycling 2017” coming up in the eastern province next Sunday (September 24) is part of an “Excite & Experience” campaign and a great chance to see the royally initiated Siri Charoenwat Forest Plantation Project.

Project leader Meechai Leelachewchankun says the province has done well in managing its diverse attractions and has enjoyed a steady increase in visitors.

 

 

“This cycling event is ‘sports tourism’ and will be following a new bike path through the forest,” he says. “This is more than just a forest of benefit to the people living nearby. It was a loving gift from Their Majesties the Queen and the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. That’s why we call it the Forest of Love. 

 

“And the forest is close to well-known tourist attractions, such as Wat Yansangwararam, Buddha Mountain – Khao Chi Chan – and the Silverlake Vineyard, in addition to the magnificent beaches and sea views.”

 

 

The forest was established in 1990 in Sattahip district and features a facility filled with information about its trees, wildlife and water-resource projects initiated by the late King. The plantation project was undertaken to protect the forest, wildlife and natural resources as a 60th-birthday gift to Queen Sirikit.

 

 

It’s a wonderful place to get to know the forest in all its aspects. Visitors are free to study or roam around and can help build dams, plant shrubs, or make foliage-encouraging “EM balls”. There’s even a recreational area with adventure challenges.

 

The 17.9-kilometre Cycling 2017 event was announced at a press conference within the forest, after which celebrities including Chill FM 89 DJ Ake Krisnavarin, Natalie Davis, Supakorn Kitsuwon and Jirapa Seetabut took a ride around the beautiful lotus pond.

 

With conservation in mind, registration for the cycling event is limited to 1,000 riders. Sign up for free at www.Facebook.com/chonburicycling2017.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/lifestyle/30326009

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-09-08

[eddie61]

Yes, but foreigners are charged a multiple of the Thai park entrance fees.

 

I guess the donors didn't love foreigners....or more likely the authorities misinterpreted the donors pure intentions.

Edited September 8, 2017 by eddie61

[wanderluster]

8 hours ago, eddie61 said:

Yes, but foreigners are charged a multiple of the Thai park entrance fees.

 

I guess the donors didn't love foreigners....or more likely the authorities misinterpreted the donors pure intentions.

there is no fee at this park. ok i have been there for at least 2 yrs now but prior to that it was free to all

 

and no foreigners are not charged multiples at other parks. thai nationals are given discounts.  which is the same as most countries in the world.

 

it is all in how you interperate things.

[eddie61]

20 hours ago, wanderluster said:

there is no fee at this park. ok i have been there for at least 2 yrs now but prior to that it was free to all

 

and no foreigners are not charged multiples at other parks. thai nationals are given discounts.  which is the same as most countries in the world.

 

it is all in how you interperate things.

I was there 2 weeks ago, as I live quite close, and they wanted to charge me the farang price. Needless to say, I left. I have paid taxes here for the last 26 years BTW. I don't object to tourists paying a multiple, but I do object purely as a taxpayer.