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Nan City Alliance Promotes Safe and Creative Boat Racing Tradition

Nan City Alliance Promotes Safe and Creative Boat Racing Tradition

MGR Online•Politics•59m ago

Reader Briefing

Nan city officials and partner organizations held a press conference to promote a safe and alcohol-free traditional boat racing event in Nan Province.

  • •Nan Municipality and partner agencies organized the "Nan Boat Racing, Safe and Creative" press conference.
  • •The Nan Province Boat Racing Tradition (Tan Salakphat) is scheduled for September 26-27, 2026, at the North Development Bridge area.
  • •The initiative focuses on safety, alcohol-free environments, and youth engagement through activities like "Boat Sketching."
  • •A survey of 400 people regarding the 2025 event showed strong support for alcohol control and safety measures.

Overview

  • •Nan Municipality, the Stop Drink Network, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Nan Boat Racing Association, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Nan Office, and Nan Provincial Cultural Council organized a press conference for "Nan Boat Racing, Safe and Creative."
  • •The Nan Province Boat Racing Tradition (Tan Salakphat) will take place on September 26-27, 2026, at the North Development Bridge area near Wat Phra That Chang Kham Worawihan.
  • •Arisa Boonsom stated that creating inspiration for youth to connect with boat racing culture is a key challenge, leading to the "Boat Sketching" activity with the Nan Boat Sports Association.
  • •Nan has been recognized by UNESCO as a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN).
  • •Teera Watcharapranee reported that a survey of 400 people from the 2025 event found 89.25% did not drink alcohol, and 94% believed this prevented accidents.
  • •The 2025 survey indicated that fights decreased by 91%, drunk driving decreased by 89%, and gambling decreased by 91%.
  • •Anant Sidaeng described the "Charm of Nan River" boat racing festival as a cultural Soft Power for quality creative tourism.
  • •Rachen Kaenkam emphasized safety standards including mandatory life jackets, boat inspections, and alcohol-free policies before, during, and after races.

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Key Quotes

Athipat Saisung
"This year's event will fully preserve the essence, value, and original spirit of the tradition, alongside elevating safety standards according to public forum proposals."
การจัดงานปีนี้จะรักษาแก่นแท้และคุณค่า จิตวิญญาณดั้งเดิมของประเพณีไว้อย่างครบถ้วน ควบคู่การยกระดับมาตรฐานความปลอดภัยตามข้อเสนอจากเวทีสาธารณะ

Key Entities

Organization

Nan Municipality(เทศบาลเมืองน่าน)
The local government body organizing the Nan boat racing event and focusing on environmental development and social rules.
Stop Drink Network(สำนักงานเครือข่ายองค์กรงดเหล้า)
An organization supporting the alcohol-free initiative for the boat racing tradition.
Thai Health Promotion Foundation(สำนักงานกองทุนสนับสนุนการสร้างเสริมสุขภาพ)
The agency providing support for the safe and creative boat racing project.
Nan Provincial Boat Racing Association(สมาคมเรือแข่งจังหวัดน่าน)
The association responsible for maintaining boat racing culture and implementing safety standards.
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Nan Office(การท่องเที่ยวแห่งประเทศไทย (ททท.) สำนักงานน่าน)
The organization promoting the boat racing festival as a cultural Soft Power to attract quality tourism.
Nan Provincial Cultural Council(สภาวัฒนธรรมจังหวัดน่าน)
The body viewing boat racing as a public cultural space connecting people.
UNESCO(องค์การยูเนสโก)ℹ️
The international body that designated Nan as a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN).
Nan Boat Sports Association(สมาคมกีฬาเรือน่าน)
The organization collaborating on youth learning activities like "Boat Sketching".

Place

Wat Phra That Chang Kham Worawihan(วัดพระธาตุช้างค้ำวรวิหารพระอารามหลวง)
The royal temple associated with the Nan Province Boat Racing Tradition.
North Development Bridge(สะพานพัฒนาภาคเหนือ)
The location where the boat racing event takes place.

Person

Arisa Boonsom(อริสา บุญสม)
Deputy Mayor of Nan Municipality.
Teera Watcharapranee(ธีระ วัชรปราณี)
Director of the Stop Drink Network.
Anant Sidaeng(อนันต์ สีแดง)
Director of the TAT Nan Office.
Rachen Kaenkam(ราเชนทร์ กาบคำ)
President of the Nan Provincial Boat Racing Association.
Athipat Saisung(อธิปัตย์ สายสูง)
Representative of the Nan Provincial Cultural Council.