Thailand Cycling Open Rounds Out Top Young Talent for National Teams

The Thailand Open mountain bike and road cycling championships, held under royal patronage, took place on August 15-16, 2025 at the BMX Stadium in Khao Yai, Chainat Province. The road race opening ceremony on August 16 was presided over by Jitthana Yingthaweelap, Chainat Provincial Administration Organization (PAO) Chair, with support from Vice Admiral Thitporn Noirake, Secretary-General of the Thailand Cycling Association under Royal Patronage, and government officials.

General Decha Mekhaseri, vice-president of the Asian Cycling Confederation, president of the ASEAN Cycling Federation, and president of the Thailand Cycling Association, revealed that the third round of the Thailand Open in Chainat was a tremendous success, with over 1,000 athletes arriving from all directions to compete across the two-day event—a truly packed house, reflecting the strong popularity of this championship.

"Importantly, the cycling association deliberately excluded national team cyclists to serve as a platform for emerging talent and rising stars to display their full potential," Decha said. "Young and youth riders with outstanding skills have the opportunity to advance to the national team. The association will consider sending them to compete in various international events, including the Youth Asian Games, Youth Olympic Games, and Youth World Championships, to build experience and develop their abilities as future pillars of Thailand's national cycling team."

Jitthana Yingthaweelap, Chainat PAO Chair, noted the competition received excellent public response, with thousands of athletes and supporters traveling to Chainat. She thanked the Thailand Cycling Association for allowing the province to host this national championship, which provided excellent economic stimulus. Hotels in town filled up, and overflow accommodation spread to nearby districts. Shops and restaurants were packed with competitors and followers spending heavily, giving merchants a significant sales boost.

The provincial chair added that the finish line was positioned atop Khao Plong viewpoint, offering 360-degree views of Chainat that impressed athletes and spectators alike. Chainat Province and the PAO welcomed the cycling association back for next year's championship, having received excellent cooperation from all sectors and expecting more partners to join after witnessing this event's success—which will further stimulate the economy, promote tourism, and raise Chainat's national profile.

The road race was streamed live on the Thailand Cycling Association Facebook page and TCA Channel, plus YouTube, reaching over 25,000 views across two days totaling 45,000 views. Results included the men's amateur category (68.6 km): winner Wittawat Waree of the Grant team.