webfact Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Tour De France comes to Phang Nga – L’Etape Thailand on October 27 By The Thaiger PHOTO: L’Etape Thailand by Le Tour De France Thailand will be the first country in ASEAN to attract the world-class cycling event to Thailand for local and international cyclists to experience a challenging and scenic ride on a course comparable to the world’s most popular cycling event, The Tour De France. The event is being held around Khao Lak in Phang Nga on October 27. “L’Étape by Le Tour De France” will be an organised participation event allowing amateur cyclists to face the same challenges and race conditions as if they were riding in the Tour de France. Additionally, there will be activities and an Expo including a travelling Tour De France museum to welcome newcomers to the event. L’Étape by Le Tour De France is one of the most popular events operated by Tour de France and been held in 11 countries over five continents. Its founding event, L’Étape du Tour, started in France in 1993, and expanded in the 2010s to the US, Australia, UK, South Korea, Colombia, Brazil and others. In 2017, there were about 50,000 participants. Here is a list of the Khao Lak events in Phang Nga… The race 159 KM Super Early Bird (Limited) • The race 159 KM (Individual) • Thais baht 2,500 baht • Foreigners 2,600 baht The race 159 KM (Group 5 Pax) • Thais 2,500 baht • Foreigners 2,600 baht The race 159 KM (Group 8 Pax) • Thais 2,500 baht • Foreigners 2,600 baht The race 159 KM (Group 10 Pax) • Thais 2,500 baht • Foreigners 2,600 baht The race 70 KM Super Early Bird (Limited) • The race 70 KM (Individual) • Thais 2,500 baht • Foreigners THB 2,600 The race 70 KM (Group 5 Pax) • Thais 2,500 baht • Foreigners 2,600 baht The race 70 KM (Group 8 Pax) • Thais 2,500 baht • Foreigners 2,600 baht The race 70 KM (Group 10 Pax) • Thais 2,500 baht • Foreigners 2,600 baht Source: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/events/tour-de-france-comes-to-phang-nga-letape-thailand-on-october-27 -- © Copyright The Thaiger 2019-10-14 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Why the dual prices ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just1Voice Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Wonder how many will be injured/killed by drunk Thai ignoring barriers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotMahKid Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 You can see at the price to pay it's clearly organized by Thais. https://www.letapebyletourdefrance.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 10 minutes ago, johng said: Why the dual prices ? maybe frenchies could ask for a Concession? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya46 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 35 minutes ago, johng said: Why the dual prices ? To cover the currency exchange fee? (if payment in USD for foreigners ?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadGeordie Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 51 minutes ago, johng said: Why the dual prices ? Additional costs for foreigners due to larger size t-shirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitman Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Will they close the holes in the roads and deter the soidogs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyfromoz Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 200,000 baht prize money, doubt that will attract world class cyclists, maybe a few amatures and novalists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 1 hour ago, wendyfromoz said: 200,000 baht prize money, doubt that will attract world class cyclists, maybe a few amatures and novalists. I didn't think there would be many book writers in the event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 1 minute ago, bluesofa said: I didn't think there would be many book writers in the event? like maybe Hemingway would've given it a shot in the dark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 22 minutes ago, tifino said: like maybe Hemingway would've given it a shot in the dark An inspector Clouseau film, just to keep the French Connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 6 hours ago, johng said: Why the dual prices ? It's a tax for Thais working out how to sound out and translate your name into Thai for the paperwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamesgplayemail Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 On 10/14/2019 at 9:49 AM, johng said: Why the dual prices ? Because of usual idiots who know nothing about marketing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanuman2547 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Stupid dual pricing! It also looks like only Thai people can claim the prize money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotsdermatter Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 If I have to pay extra to compete it is not worth flying from Canada to do so especially as the prize money would not cover the expenses required. However, if I did compete and won, as I paid a higher entry fee than Thais, is there a corresponding higher amount in the prize money? 'nuf sed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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