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Thai Celebrity Rusameekae to Run 200km Following National Volleyball Team's Olympic Qualification
Actor Rusameekae Faukuealun has pledged to run 100 laps around Wat Phra Kaew to honor a vow made after the Thai women's volleyball team secured a spot in the 2028 Olympics.
Following the historic victory of the Thai women's national volleyball team, who defeated China 3-2 to defend their Asian championship and secure a place in the 2028 Olympic Games, popular actor and television host Rusameekae Faukuealun has announced his intention to fulfill a personal vow.
According to Khaosod Online, Rusameekae previously promised to run 100 laps around the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) if the team qualified for the Olympics. He noted that since one lap around the temple complex measures approximately two kilometers, he intends to complete a total distance of 200 kilometers. The actor plans to complete this challenge over the course of approximately two months, emphasizing that he will perform the runs individually rather than as part of a group gathering.
For residents and travelers, this event highlights the immense national pride surrounding the volleyball team's achievement. While the actor has expressed his commitment to the vow, the specific schedule for his runs remains unconfirmed, as he intends to manage the distance incrementally. Visitors to the area around the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew should be aware that this is a personal undertaking by the celebrity and not a public event or organized demonstration.