Chainat Confirmed as Host for Thailand Open Cycling 2025
Chainat hosted the third round of the Thailand Open cycling championship on August 15–16, 2025, attracting athletes nationwide and boosting local tourism through hotel bookings and sales of regional products like pomelo and cucumber.
The Thailand Open cycling championship round 3 in Chainat saw brisk activity on August 15–16, 2025. Chainat Governor Bhumiwat Udomsap said the event demonstrates strong momentum, noting that the province aims to develop as a health-focused tourism destination featuring cycling, trail running, and other wellness activities. He thanked the Thai Cycling Association for selecting Chainat as host of the third round of the Thailand Open championship, sanctioned by the Crown and dedicated to Princess Suthida. All relevant government and private sector organizations prepared extensively to welcome cyclists from across the country. The influx of athletes filled local hotels to capacity and boosted sales at restaurants and shops—particularly for pomelo and cucumber, signature Chainat fruits now coming into season. Visitors' spending stimulated the local economy and tourism sector significantly.
Governor Bhumiwat noted that Chainat is a "Slow Life" province well suited to sports tourism events, blending natural attractions and cultural heritage. The province features rolling hills, rice paddies, the Chao Phraya River, and revered spiritual temples such as Wat Pak Khlong Makham Kao and Wat Khositaram, where visitors can pay respects to renowned monks. He expressed confidence that visitors will fall in love with Chainat and return. Should the Thai Cycling Association offer Chainat another hosting opportunity in 2025, the province stands ready and willing to serve as host again.
General Decha Hemkrasetsri, vice president of the Asian Cycling Confederation and chairman of the ASEAN Cycling Federation, clarified that the Thailand Open does not permit national team athletes to compete. The cycling federation deliberately separates competitions: elite-level events open to national team members, while the Thailand Open targets newcomers, emerging talents, youth, and the general public, allowing them to compete, gain experience, and demonstrate potential for future national team selection. He added that Thailand's national cycling team for the 20th Asian Games is currently training in Tianjin, China.
