Trang |
Located south of the town center in Palian
District, the new route features whitewater rafting, elephant rides, and
visits to the Sakai, a tribal community in the Banthat mountains,
according to provincial chief Kit Leekpai.
Mr. Leekpai noted, “Trang has long been known for
its beautiful beach and diving. We also want people to know that our
nature on land is also spectacular." Indeed, two mountain ranges – the
Khao Luang and Banthat – are the sources of its two major rivers, the
Trang and the Palian.
Tourists will be able to cruise down the Palian
on one of 16 brand-new kayaks, guided by local officers, over a gorgeous
five-kilometer stretch of river, which is also excellent for rafting.
Additionally, visitors can make their way to the Sakai people’s village
on foot or by elephant.
Trang |
This year, some 30 Thai couples have signed up to
exchange vows underwater, including 2 Malaysian couples. Four of these
couples are experienced divers, and they will sign their marriage
registrations and kiss their new spouses underwater.
The wedding ceremony takes place near Koh Kradan,
or Kradan Island, about an hour’s ride out from Trang’s coast; the
coast itself a spectacular natural site, famous for its extensive
mangrove forests. These “rainforests by the sea” have undergone
extensive rehabilitation in recent years, regenerating this critical
tropical ecosystem.
Trang’s watery weddings have been taking place
since 1996. In 2000, the Guinness Book of World Records recognized it as
the world’s “largest underwater wedding ceremony.” These maritime
marriages are but one of several Guinness listings for the effervescent
Thai people, ever keen to put on a good show.
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