Artiwara was due to finish the first day of the run at the Toh Kusae Bridge in Yala’s Than To district, covering 50.9km, later yesterday. Prior to beginning the run, Artiwara said he respected everyone’s opinions regarding the campaign and related issues, while asking people who agreed with him to help with the cause. From yestereday to December 25, Artiwara will run from Thailand’s southernmost point in Betong to the northernmost tip of the country in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district. On Tuesday, the Royal Thai Airforce (RTA) stated that it had not arranged a special flight for the campaign. The hospitals that will receive donations are Yala Hospital, Surat Thani Hospital, Ratchaburi Hospital, Chao Phraya Yommarat Hospital, Saraburi Hospital, Chiangrai Prachanukroh Hospital, Nan Hospital, Phramongkutklao Hospital, Chao Phya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital, Khon Kaen Hospital and Nakornping Hospital.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 01, 2017 18:17 UTC