THAILAND PHOTO SET HORSE RACING

The historic century-old horse-racing track will close its door after 102 years

epa07024642 A Thai jockey rides on racehorse to a track during the finale horse racing competition at the Nang Loeng racecourse in Bangkok, Thailand, 16 September 2018. The historic century-old horse racing track of The Royal Turf Club of Thailand under the Royal Patronage or Nang Loeng Racecourse will close its door on 16 September 2018 after serving as a horse racing venue for 102 years. According to media reports the Crown Property Bureau decided to terminate the lease contract and has officially ordered the closure of the Royal Turf Club to leave the horse racing track compound because the bureau planned to use the land. The Royal Turf Club commonly known as the Nang Loeng racecourse was officially opened on 18 December 1916 or 102 years ago by the King Rama VI or King Vajiravudh. Gambling is illegal in Thailand but betting at the horse racecourse is legally allowed. The horse racing at the Nang Loeng race track are held every second Sunday. EPA/RUNGROJ YONGRIT

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