{
  "id": 15389411,
  "title": "Tour of Thailand 2027 postponed to June over PM2.5 concerns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/tour-of-thailand-2027-postponed-to-june-over-pm2-5-concerns",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T09:22:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2026/10/18/tour-of-thailand-2027-postponed-to-june-over-pm2-5-concerns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chiang Rai — The annual Tour of Thailand 2027 cycling race has been moved from its original March-April dates to June 28-July 7 in order to prevent exposure to hazardous air quality and PM2.5 pollution. Organized by the Cycling Association of Thailand under Royal patronage, the event honors Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on her 72nd birthday. Gen Decha Hemkrasri explained that the new dates aim to promote competitive cycling, boost the local economy, and attract tourism while safeguarding athletes' health. The six-stage men's race and three-stage women's race were carefully planned following consultations with local authorities. The UCI, Thai Sports Authority, and National Sports Development Fund were notified of the revised schedule to minimize disruptions to the global cycling calendar.",
  "summary": "CHIANG RAI — The Tour of Thailand 2027 international cycling race has been rescheduled from March 24-April 2 to June 28-July 7 to avoid seasonal forest fires, haze and hazardous PM2.5 pollution in northern Thailand. The event, officially titled The Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s Cup Tour of Thailand 2027, is being organised by the Cycling […] The post Tour of Thailand 2027 postponed to June…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}