Pubdate: Sat, 03 Jul 2004
Source: Chiangmai Mail (Thailand)
Copyright: 2004 Chiangmai Mail
Contact:  http://www.chiangmai-mail.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3105

CHIANG MAI PEOPLE SING THE ANTI-DRUG TUNE

And Pick Up Money Too

10,000 baht in prizes went to the winners of a singing contest to increase 
public awareness of the fight against drugs.

Chiang Mai Municipality held a range of activities at Thapae Gate grounds 
to mark World Anti-Drugs Day. One of the events was the choral contest, 
under the overall theme "To be Number One", with cash prizes put up by the 
municipality.

The winners were an ensemble from the Kawila district area. They received 
5,000 baht and a shield of honor. First runner-up was the team from 
Srivichai district, while the second runner-up was the team from Nakhonping 
district.

The activities were aimed to encourage people in the four municipal 
districts of Nakhonping, Kawila, Srivichai and Mengrai to unite in fighting 
the drug problem and as a response to the "People Power to get rid of 
Drugs" campaign.
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