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Samutprakarn commemorates the 130th anniversary of R.E.112

take you to see the unity of cycling to commemorate the 130th anniversary of the 112th century at Phra Samut Chedi. Phra Samut Chedi District Samut Prakan Province Cyclists from all over come to join the event. “Samut Prakan Memorial Cycling Fair” together having fun, good health, and learning about the history of R.E.112

Cyclists register to receive a shirt, receive a number and check the condition of the bicycle since the morning. Before releasing the line, heading to the historical route R.E. 112 together vigorously Starting from Phra Samut Chedi Ride across the Chao Phraya River on Bhumibol Bridge, one of the most beautiful bridges in Asia. through Poo Chao Saming Phrai Road Erawan Museum Parade in front of the Naval Museum before continuing to ride to the finish line at Samut Prakan Provincial Hall, a total distance of 33 kilometers, taking about 45 minutes by cyclists gathered together At the statue of King Rama V, paying homage to the statue and collect impressive images together

Mrs. Nantida Kaewbuasai, President of the Samut Prakan Provincial Administrative Organization, said Samut Prakan Province Support cycling for health by organizing several spins But this time is the first time to organize a bike ride to commemorate the events of the year 112. This bike does not focus on speed. And there are units to take care of the safety of cyclists along the route.

For the crisis of R.E. 112, or the Franco-Siamese War, occurred in 1893 from the claim of sovereignty over the left bank of the Mekong River. The battle took place at Paknam near Phra Chulachomklao Fortress. and Samut Butterfly Fort There was an operation to close the Gulf of Thailand by France making a treaty to end the dispute in 112 AD. The result of that crisis Causing the Thai side to surrender some territories to France

Source: Thai News Agency