The website kaokonlakao.com shows a running tally of donations, which topped 827 million baht shortly after noon on Friday. Charity runner and rock singer Artiwara “Toon” Kongmalai arrived in Tak early Friday morning, passing the 1,700km mark of his marathon, with donations rising above 827 million baht during the day. Toon initially aimed to raise 700 million baht, or about 10 baht each person in Thailand. The official website for the run, www.kaokonlakao.com, said donations exceeded 827 million baht shortly after noon on Friday. The highest price paid for one pair was 1.45 million baht.

Source: Bangkok Post December 15, 2017 06:00 UTC