Prayut lauds Toon as charity run earns first Bt47 million

By The Nation

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha extended moral support to rock star Artiwara “Toon” Kongmalai, who on Wednesday began a 2,191-kilometre charity run.

“I’m giving encouragement and blessing for Toon to achieve his goal and to be safe while running throughout the long journey,” government spokesperson Lt-General Sansern Kaewkamnerd quoted the premier as saying.

 

Prayut urged Toon to take care of his own health and eat and rest sufficiently during the “Kao Kon La Kao” (Take One Step Each) run.

 

Sansern said the premier also instructed officials along the route to accommodate the runners as needed.

 

Prayut thanked Toon and his fellow campaign organisers for their determination to assist the Public Health Ministry and state hospitals, saying citizens in need of care would be the ones who ultimately benefit.

 

“The prime minister praised all activities that benefit society and hopes young people will be inspired by this campaign to do something constructive and show their volunteer spirit,” Sansern said.

 

On the first leg of the run in Yala, the participants led by Toon – singer for the popular band Bodyslam – covered 55.55 kilometres and collected more than Bt47 million in donations.

 

By December 25, they expect to have crossed the entire country, from southernmost point Betong district in Yala to northernmost Mae Sai district in in Chiang Rai.

 

They aim to raise more than Bt700 million for 11 hospitals in need of better medical equipment.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30330646

 

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Are they all running at once or running as a relay, that is one runs so far and then someone else takes over?

12 minutes ago, Bluespunk said:

Are they all running at once or running as a relay, that is one runs so far and then someone else takes over?

Toon is running the whole thing by himself with his team. No relays. Only stops for rest and nourishments. 

I was planning a run around the major attractions (red light factories). I wonder if the General will sponsor me. 

 

But Toon is doing a marvellous gesture

Edited November 2, 20178 yr by Chris Lawrence

50 minutes ago, Moonmoon said:

Toon is running the whole thing by himself with his team. No relays. Only stops for rest and nourishments. 

Good luck to him.

 

big challenge ahead