The article below appeared in The Star yesterday. This is for those of you who only get your dose of news from Raja Petra and that fler Niamah Patrick Teoh. Our friend Pearly Chew since having 'lasik'ed her eyes has become quite an adventurer. First Mt. Kinabalu, then other places not telling me and now, wah; eco-adventure.No, she did not go with that person in this picture and she did not dress like this on the trip.
Thursday June 12, 2008
Convoy sets off on eco-adventure
IT WAS a holiday to remember for a group of Malaysians and Singaporeans, who recently went on an amazing eight-day / seven-night family eco-adventure trip to southern Thailand.
Initiated by Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Kuala Lumpur office director Wiwatchai Boonyapak, the trip was a collaboration between Four-Trax 4x4 Academy and TAT.
The convoy of 26 vehicles – comprising four-wheel-drive vehicles, multipurpose vehicles (MPVs) and sports utility vehicles (SUVs) – with more than 115 people, left for Thailand on May 25. It was led by TAT deputy director Saratwadee Asasupakit, who was assisted by Jackson Paul Xavier.
Local fare: The group partaking of a kampung meal during their homestay experience.
The convoy travelled about 2,800km, traversing one of the most scenic routes in southern Thailand that covered Trang, Krabi, Ranong, Klongrua eco-village, Ratchaprapa Dam and Hatyai.
The highlights of the trip included a grand welcome dinner that was hosted by the TAT Ranong office and attended by the governor as well as TAT southern region heads, top officials of the hotel association and VIPs. The group enjoyed an evening of cultural dances and performances as they were introduced to Ranong by the TAT domestic offices.
The participants had a great time visiting eco-tourism sites, experiencing homestay and camping at Klongrua eco-village where they enjoyed organic meals and village cooking, went water rafting and hiking, and relaxed by the waterfall. They indulged in freshly plucked fruits and were served aromatic coffee in bamboo cups, making the homestay even more memorable.
Remembering those who lost their lives: The Tsunami Memorial at Krabi.
They also visited Ratchaprapa Dam, which is located within Khao Sok National Park, one of Thailand’s most beautiful national parks. Because of its majestic scenery and biological diversity, the park is nicknamed the “Guilin of Thailand”, comparing it to the very scenic place in China.
There, the group stayed a night at a resort overlooking the lake, and went on a scenic boat cruise before heading to Hatyai for the return leg.
As the group headed home, many eagerly enquired about the next scheduled trip to Thailand. For those keen on another adventure in Thailand, a trip is being planned to I-San – North-East Thailand – during Christmas.
Okay, a little bit of a commercial here. Remember to buy mutual funds from Pearly so that she can have enough money to, maybe go further the next time.
"If all the people in this world have ALL become Muslim, we will still be fighting among ourselves for Allah. Did he ask us to do so? Sigh." - Surich.
It is a comment on RPK's article "Divide and be Condemned". What a revelation.
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