Pubdate: Fri, 23 Dec 2005 Source: Pattaya Mail (Thailand) Copyright: 2005Pattaya Mail. Contact: http://www.pattayamail.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2970 Author: Chatchanan Chaisree CYCLISTS PEDAL TO FIGHT THE DRUG PEDDLERS A bicycle rally to publicize the fight against drugs was staged at Sattahip on December 5, organized by Pairoj Malakul na Ayuthaya, director of the Sattahip District Administration Organization, and Tahveesak Nimanong, president of the Sattahip Bicycle Club and head of Sattahip Public Health Department, in honor of His Majesty the King's birthday. Cyclists of all ages and both sexes were ready at the start. Santsak Ngamphiches, advisor to the foreign affairs committee in parliament, presided over the opening ceremony held at Nong Takian Public Park. The object was to give the young an opportunity to participate in the celebrations, get some exercise, put their free time to good use, stay away from drugs, be physically strong and show them and the general public the importance of regular exercise in a positive fight against drugs. The cyclists set out from the park and headed for Lek Charoen Resort, then on to Sirikit Hospital, Nang Ram Beach, Chakri Narubet Aircraft Carrier, the Naval Air Strike and Coastal Defense Command, along the coast around the Strategic Command, then to Sattahip Market and back to Nong Takian Park. - --- MAP posted-by: Jo-D