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Thai Celebrity Rusameekae Begins 100-Lap Run Around Wat Phra Kaew
Actor and host Rusameekae Fagerlund has started a 100-lap run around the Temple of the Emerald Buddha to fulfill a vow following the Thai women's volleyball team's historic Olympic qualification.
According to Khaosod Online, popular Thai actor and television host Rusameekae Fagerlund has officially begun a personal challenge to run 100 laps around Wat Phra Kaew (the Temple of the Emerald Buddha). This endeavor serves as the fulfillment of a public vow made by the celebrity, contingent upon the Thai women’s national volleyball team successfully defending their Asian championship title and securing a spot in the 2028 Olympic Games.
Following the team's historic achievement, Rusameekae took to social media to document the start of the challenge, confirming that he has completed the first three laps.
For residents and travelers in Bangkok, this event highlights the intersection of sports culture and local traditions in Thailand. While the run is a personal commitment, it draws attention to the area surrounding the Grand Palace. Visitors should be aware that the vicinity of Wat Phra Kaew is a highly revered religious site; while the celebrity is conducting his run, standard protocols for respectful behavior and dress codes remain strictly enforced for all members of the public visiting the temple grounds. It remains to be confirmed how the celebrity plans to distribute the remaining 97 laps over the coming days or weeks, as he has indicated the run will be divided into multiple sessions.