The routes have been designed to take in key landmarks such as important temples or milestone monuments. The start time for the rallies is at 15:00, but traffic police commanders in Bangkok and the provinces have warned motorists and transport operators that roads will be closed for much of the day and they will need to find alternative routes.
In Bangkok, Bike for Dad will start and end at the Royal Plaza (AKA Dusit Plaza). It will follow a course that takes in locations including Yaowarat Chinatown District and Democracy Monument. As he did for a similar rally to honour Queen Sirikit’s birthday in August, Crown-prince Maha Vajiralongkorn will lead the cyclists through the streets of Bangkok.
Thai King Bhumibol marked his 88th birthday on 5 December. During his long lifetime, the king has been the inspiration behind numerous community projects. The rally is the organisers’ way of thanking the king and also promoting unity among Thai citizens.
Mass bike rally to take place in many Thai provinces
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On Friday, tens of thousands of cyclists in Thailand will take part in a rally to commemorate the birthday of the kingdom’s beloved monarch. The course for the Bike for Dad event in each province staging it is exactly 29 kilometres and will begin in front of their provincial halls.