Bangkok--22 Dec--Total Quality PR
Tour de Asia welcomes international and local cyclists to the 6th Annual Tour de Thailand Charity Bicycle Ride - a 27 day adventure through Thailand from Chiang Mai to Phuket.
Recently at the Outdoor Unlimited, Amarin, Tour de Asia Bicycle Touring in conjunction with DTAC, and Columbia Sportswear together announced the opening of “Tour de Thailand 2008”, a 27 day charity bicycle tour covering over 2,300 KM from Chiang Mai to Phuket.
The event was organized by Mr. Christopher Byrd, Managing Director of Tour de Asia Bicycle Touring Co., Ltd, who welcomed many members of the press and honorary sponsors such as Mr. Perapong Klinla-or, dtac’s Head of CSR Department, who shared with guests the activities and goodwill it will be engaging in. Tour de Thailand will take place from Dec 9th — Jan 4th. It will be raising funds for Operation Smile Thailand, helping children receive the surgeries they need to correct Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate. Also benefiting will be the Foundation for the Blind in Thailand under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty the Queen.
There is no registration fee for local day riders. If locals participate they will receive a complimentary promotional Item, Bottled Water, and can join the ride for a day of their choice. For information, please contact 089-815-3169, 081-173-4469 or visit www.tourdethailand.com or email to chris@tourdethailand.com
Photo Caption: Press conference launching “Tour de Thailand 2008” (from left) Ms. Teeranuj Suriyakham, Community Relations Manager from Operation Smile Thailand; Mr. Perapong Klinla-or, Head of CSR Department for DTAC; Mr. Christopher Byrd, Managing Director of Tour de Asia Bicycle Touring Co., Ltd and Fr. Carlo Velardo, Director of Foundation for the Blind in Thailand Under the Royal Patronage of H.M. the Queen
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