Observers said the intention for cyclists to pedal past the Ratchaprasong intersection is to show the world that the situation in the country has returned to normal and is now ready for tourists to visit after the Erawan shrine bombing which caused 20 deaths and scores of injuries.
On Aug 16, the Crown Prince led the Thai people in a 43km "Bike for Mom" cycling event in Bangkok (photo below) to mark Her Majesty the Queen's 83rd birthday, on Aug 12.