Thai bourse to hold first charity mini marathon “SET Bull Run” in Feb 2016

Friday 27 November 2015 09:01
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has joined hands with both private and public entities in financial market to organize the unique "SET Bull Run" charity mini marathon, the first time ever for the Thai capital market, initiating new running route on Ratchadapisek Road in the rim of downtown Bangkok, on Sunday February 28, 2016, from 5-9 a.m.

This marathon will be organized under the concept "Power of the Bull", with an aim to enhance healthy lifestyle of the Thai people. All fundraising from application fee (without expense deduction) will be donated to the Thai Red Cross Society. Participation from the public is welcome and can apply now via www.setbullrun.com.

SET President Kesara Manchusree said, "This collaboration is a flagship event by SET and other capital market organizations namely the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (FETCO), Thai Listed Companies Association (TLCA), Association of Thai Securities Companies (ASCO), the Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC), and mai Listed Companies Association (maiA). The marathon starts and finishes at SET's new building on Ratchadapisek road, near The Embassy of the People's Republic of China."

"The "Power of the Bull' concept of this mini marathon represents the "bull" market condition in the upward trend, which could be compared to the power of the runners who are enthusiastic to achieve their set targets. The 'SET Bull Run' aims to support the society and promote healthy lifestyle of the Thai people, expecting to draw a large number of participants from capital market professionals, investors, professional and amateur runners, and the general public," added Kesara.

FETCO Chairwoman and AIMC Chairwoman Vorawan Tarapoom said, "The 'SET Bull Run' event is a phenomenal as it will truly reflect the synergy and unity of professionals in the Thai capital market and stakeholders, while embracing general public's engagement to the Thai capital market, an engine in driving the Thai economy for over 40 years."

ASCO Chairwoman Pattera Dilokrungthirapop said, "SET and securities companies have frequently organized social-related and sports competitions, such as soccer, badminton, table tennis and others, in order to strengthen relationship and promote health among employees and the public as a whole. This time, Thai securities companies express the spirit of unity again in the "SET Bull Run," and I would like to invite investors to join this charity sport event."

TLCA Chairman Surong Bulakul said, "From past to present, as always, the Thai capital market alliances have joined forces to strengthen our social responsibility commitment such as the annual anti-corruption campaign, the joint flood victims aid project, and many more. The 'SET Bull Run' event is another dynamic joint-project to support and benefit the society in upgrading the quality of life of the Thai people via running."'

maiA Secretary General Charnkrij Dejvitak said, "The 'SET Bull Run' will be an important event that can generate participation of executives, professionals and employees of mai-listed firms, expressing the power, synergy and spirit of the Thai capital market where we belong to."

The event is unique as it will be the unprecedented mini-marathon with running route on Ratchadapisek road passing inside two tunnels. All runners will receive limited edition "Newton" brand t-shirt, in recognition of their travel. Timings for runners will be recorded using a chip timing system and runners will receive their photos as special gifts. In addition, the "SET Bull Run" will be the first marathon in Thailand to offer an accident insurance coverage for all runners, free-of-charge.

Interested persons can apply from now (or until fully booked). For more information on "SET Bull Run" please visit www.setbullrun.com, or call BIB Master 08 6888 7812, or call S-E-T Contact Center: 0 2229 2222.

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