#Tham Luang caves

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THE CAVERN

x Mere slips of girls behind masks are hardly what I am after. I am a diver after bushy clefts, fruits that swell and dangle From generous trunks, bases round and soft, feminine Versions of pachyderm deities, just as keen to be aroused As they are keen to excite, invite into their matted recesses.  x But am I that keen on entering this regal, sleeping vagina, Delve beneath stalactite curtains,…

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This documentary provides an in-depth look at the 2018 rescue of a Thai football team trapped inside a cave. The soccer/football team from the Chiang Rai region in Thailand was trapped inside the Tham Luang cave, which had been flooded by storms.

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I teared up because stuff like this shows you how incredible people can be. And also do not go into caves, especially during monsoon season. I remember hearing and seeing news about this but had no idea just how complex and difficult the rescue operation was.

[scumtrout]

I have to get this off my chest somewhere but I keep saying people say 'the lost Titan submarine is getting more attention than the capsized migrant boat because the passengers of the Titan were wealthy!' and

yes

but

attention != sympathy

The migrant boat disaster is just really fucking sad, but the loss of the Titan is a story that (to be brutal) possesses a lot of horrible novelty. Famous and/or wealthy people do not always elicit attention because we sympathize with them. They don't even elicit attention because we like them. They elicit attention when they die under really weird circumstances.

As for the money being spent on the rescue effort: the cynic in me is easily convinced that if I went missing at sea, people wouldn't throw that much money at the rescue effort. Therefore it's easy to believe that the passengers of the Titan are receiving special treatment because of their wealth. But it's a tricky one to quantify. The Tham Luang cave rescue was also expensive (money aside, 2 rescuers died) and the kids involved were... well, normal, so I think there is a basic human drive to rescue people who are lost in strange and unpleasant circumstances, regardless of who those people are.

Anyway tl;dr re: 'booo people care about dead billionaires' - people care about weird shit, sorry. Is it rubbernecking? Probably. Is rubbernecking inherently bad? Sometimes, sometimes not; I've learned a lot of useful things from case studies of things going wrong. (Look into the story of the Station Nightclub Fire and I promise that afterward, you'll always pay attention to the locations of fire exits.) And if people are rubbernecking at a disaster involving individuals who were taking a tourist trip to the site of a massive tragedy, then the universe is laying on the irony a little thick.

[thefilmsnob]

Glen Coco’s Top 10 Films of 2022

Hey, look out, gang, movies are back in theaters! Isn’t that exciting?! Get off the couch and go to some, so theaters don’t close! Also, I usually share my top 10 films of the previous year much closer to the Oscars ceremony, but it’s been Procrasti-Nation up in my life and I have a real job. Anyway, introductory paragraphs are so 2008 and I’m already 2000 and late, so I’ll just get on with my top 10 films of 2022...after the runners-up and the standard bonus track...there’s always a bonus track.

RUNNERS-UP

-Everything Everywhere All at Once

-The Fabelmans

-The Northman

-The Whale

-Women Talking

#10b. (Bonus Track) Nope

Director: Jordan Peele

Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun

Like his previous films, Jordan Peele’s third feature begins with an entrancing prologue that begs to be deciphered, especially its relationship to the film as a whole. As the story unfolds, all its seemingly disparate parts coalesce to make a final product that’s a mix of fascinating plot developments, gorgeous photography and insightful themes. Although the payoff this time isn’t quite as satisfying as in his previous works and the themes are somewhat less coherent, Nope is still an engrossing experience, crafted by one of the industry’s most distinct and creative voices. A master of utilizing and manipulating an array of tantalizing images—inflatable tube men, chimpanzees, the sky—Peele has created a spectacle that, in turn, challenges our fascination with the very idea of spectacles, but just like the characters in the film, we too can’t look away.

#10. Thirteen Lives

Director: Ron Howard

Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, Joel Edgerton 

When 12 young players and coach of a Thai soccer team were saved from the flooding Tham Luang cave during a miraculous rescue mission just five years ago, it was obvious someone would adapt this harrowing event into a film. In fact, there have been several adaptations in various forms already, but that doesn’t take away from the sheer intensity and realism director Ron Howard has imbued in his version, so much so that at times it actually feels like a documentary. William Nicholson’s meticulous screenplay focuses in great detail on the myriad of technical issues faced during the grueling mission and huge stars like Viggo Mortensen and Colin Farrell completely disappear beneath their real-life cave diver characters alongside their Thai acting partners for maximum authenticity. Knowing the outcome is insignificant; when you’re watching the divers swim through dangerously narrow passages or finally exhaling as the boys are rescued, it’s as if you’re there, witnessing the ordeal firsthand.

FULL REVIEW

#9. Top Gun: Maverick

Director: Joseph Kosinski

Starring: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly 

Who knew a Top Gun sequel, released 35 years after the original and unaffiliated with Marvel, Star Wars or James Cameron, would become one of the most successful films of all time? Well, it did and it’s exactly what the dwindling movie theater business needed: an exhilarating combination of eye-popping special effects and nostalgia. Sure, it has some clunky dialogue and cheesy moments here and there, but the mesmerizing flight choreography, numerous callbacks, wonderful acting and a surprising amount of pathos render those flaws trivial. And in these uncertain times, there’s such a strong feeling of comfort and familiarity seeing a true movie star like Tom Cruise flash that iconic smile and save the day. It helps that he gives one of the best performances of his career as the now-veteran Maverick, instructing a new class of pilots which includes his old partner Goose’s son, played with apt restlessness by Miles Teller. Cruise’s talent is most evident in a poignant scene that reunites him with former rival and currently ailing Iceman; in a story set so frequently in the sky, this heartwarming scene grounds it with a level of tenderness that’ll take you by surprise.

#8. Bones and All

Director: Luca Guadagnino

Starring: Taylor Russell, Timothée Chalamet

Here’s something you’ve probably never heard: one of the most romantic films of the year follows two young people with an insatiable urge to consume human flesh. Bones and All isn’t some typical zombie or cannibal B-Movie, though; the content is treated with the same sincerity as a great prestige picture. Taylor Russell and Timothée Chalamet don’t play one-dimensional monsters but fully realized outcasts who we come to not only understand but care for, especially as their romance, based on a unique type of belonging, blossoms. Aside from romance, the film’s also a metaphor for drug addiction and the poor souls on the fringes of society. Not exactly a horror film, it still includes graphic, bloody images that are at once shocking and matter-of-fact, not meant to frighten but to bring us into these characters’ bizarre reality. Perhaps the most frightening aspect of the film is a truly creepy character portrayed by the invaluable Mark Rylance, who, in an award-worthy performance, embodies the darkest side of this lifestyle, one unbound by any moral code. Employing fittingly grainy photography, director Luca Guadagnino evokes similar films from the ‘70s and ‘80s, giving atmosphere to one of the most unique movie experiences of 2022.

#7. Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

Director: Dean Fleischer Camp

Starring: Jenny Slate, Dean Fleischer Camp, Isabella Rossellini

It takes serious discipline to avoid using the word ‘charming’ in every sentence describing this movie, but that’s basically it in a nutshell--or, rather, seashell. Indeed, a seashell is what Marcel is, the protagonist at the heart of this live-action/animated hybrid gem. Based on Dean Fleischer Camp’s animated shorts that gained popularity years ago, this feature is an example of art imitating life in that a fictionalized version of the writer/director moves into an Airbnb, discovers Marcel living there and makes documentaries that go viral. The imagination on display with regard to how the inch-tall Marcel and his grandmother interact with their human surroundings is pure whimsy, whether they’re using wine corks as chairs or a spinning record as a treadmill. Voiced by Jenny Slate with an adorable child-like rasp, Marcel is instantly endearing, as are his drolly nonchalant exchanges with his new human friend. Beyond the film’s overt appeal, there’s also an underlying debate about the pros and cons of social media that adds some weight to this otherwise light and...charming...experience.

FULL REVIEW

#6. Moonage Daydream

Director: Brett Morgen

Starring: David Bowie

If you’re looking for a cinematic Wikipedia entry of David Bowie, this is not the documentary for you. Granted, it would’ve been nice to hear more anecdotes from friends and colleagues, but what we’ve been gifted by Brett Morgen, who wrote, directed, produced and edited the project, is a kaleidoscopic stream of consciousness brought to life. Told roughly in chronological order (emphasis on ‘roughly’), the film shows many of Bowie’s live performances, interviews, film roles, side projects (ie. sculpting, oil painting) and extensive behind-the-scenes footage. Bowie himself provides voice-over work throughout, musing on topics like art, love, religion, identity, life itself and no shortage of philosophy, in place of mere dates and locations. Though several are included, Morgen interestingly omits many of Bowie’s greatest hits, in favour of more obscure songs, and it’s a testament to the genius’s artistry that they’re just as phenomenal. The way Morgen incorporates these songs, how and when he combines them with the wondrous imagery, is sheer poetry, culminating in a jaw-dropping climax. This is how Bowie would’ve wanted his story to be told, a work that can be labeled with the same word used to describe Bowie’s entire life: art.

#5. Bodies Bodies Bodies

Director: Halina Reijn

Starring: Maria Bakalova, Amandla Stenberg, Pete Davidson, Myha’la Herrold, Lee Pace, Rachel Sennott, Chase Sui Wonders  

Described as a horror film on Wikipedia and marketed as a slasher flick, Bodies Bodies Bodies is definitely not the former, debatably the latter and, in fact, one of the funniest movies of the year. The black comedy sees a group of mostly wealthy twentysomethings gathered for a ‘hurricane party’ at a mansion owned by the parents of the host. Following a murder mystery game, the partyers start dying off for real, but instead of cooperating to survive, they succumb to pettiness and paranoia, exacerbating the situation in a manner both hilarious and sadly believable. Set in one location, the film relies heavily on its charismatic young cast and a smart screenplay by Sarah DeLappe that’s kinetic, engrossing and astute. It’s also, finally, a delightful skewering of various qualities of Generation Z from constant validation-seeking to endless labels to jobs that may or may not be real jobs. It culminates in a deeply satisfying finale that ties things up perfectly and validates everything that preceded it, an ending that’s at once brutal and entirely cathartic. And even if you don’t love this film, you’ll still love to ‘hate-watch’ it.

#4. All Quiet on the Western Front

Director: Edward Berger

Starring: Felix Kammerer, Albrecht Schuch, Daniel Brühl

It’s fascinating how a movie so enveloped in drab greys and blues and caked in mud could look so striking. That’s the case with the latest adaptation of All Quiet on the Western Front; director Edward Berger and cinematographer James Friend take a dark period in history from which we’re far removed and pull us in with crisp, vivid images. Occasionally, we’re treated to beautiful views of forests and fields, but more often we experience the horror of the battlefield, complete with muddy trenches, severed limbs, pools of blood and incessant fear. It’s a stark contrast to the praise and glory the idealistic young Germans were promised by their overzealous superiors. Felix Kammerer shines as the naive Paul Bäumer, a symbol of the loss of innocence in war, his big bright eyes gazing at the inhumanity before him. These messy scenes are juxtaposed with those featuring Daniel Brühl, a German official trying to negotiate peace with men in spotless uniforms inside ornate rooms. The film’s stellar technical achievements support equally awe-inspiring personal moments as in the film’s most powerful scene involving soldiers on opposite sides of the war when a character ignores his programmed hatred and allows his humanity to take control.

#3. Tár

Director: Todd Field

Starring: Cate Blanchett, Nina Hoss, Noémie Merlant

Written, directed and produced by Todd Field, Tár is a masterclass in nuance and precision. Every frame, every line, every movement is so deliberate and full of meaning. This style perfectly compliments Lydia Tár, the world-famous composer and conductor, played by Cate Blanchett in a pitch-perfect, and perhaps her best, performance. The character’s accomplishments are extraordinary, especially for a woman in that field. It’s hard not to admire this trailblazer, even as her challenging behaviour and potentially problematic actions surface. But, Blanchett and Field refuse to make her simply unlikable or provide tidy labels like ‘villain’. Her subtle actions like gripping someone’s hand to stop incessant pen clicking or employing a slight inflection on a certain word tells us volumes about who she is. As the film proceeds, we learn that she may have a history of sexual misconduct, but we’re provided subtle hints gradually rather than an overt information bludgeoning. Ultimately, the story tackles timely issues like the ‘me too’ movement and cancel culture, but Field shows monumental restraint in refusing to take a side, instead choosing to treat the audience like mature adults and reserving judgment for them.   

#2. The Banshees of Inisherin 

Director: Martin McDonagh

Starring: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon, Barry Keoghan

The Banshees of Inisherin is set in 1923 on a small, sparsely populated island off the coast of Ireland where life is quiet and predictable. Things are rationally organized, from the sharp divide between rocky cliffs and water to the rows of stone that separate fields from foot paths. That’s why it’s so jarring when Colm refuses to join longtime friend Pádraic on their daily trip to the pub because, we soon learn, he just doesn’t like him anymore. A friendship’s decline is a simple premise but one that leads to profound developments as both emotions and stakes intensify rapidly. It’s a fascinating character study, enhanced by magnificent performances from the year’s best acting ensemble. Banshees tells an intimate story, but it reflects the current state of our society at large. The powerlessness felt by some of the characters mirrors what we’re all feeling in a world afflicted by a raging pandemic, a senseless war and an eroding democracy. Because it’s a Martin McDonagh film, the character analysis, dark humour and moments of genuine feeling are blended with the macabre, but take that all away and you still have endless lines of riveting dialogue. That’s one reason why the omission of flashbacks was such an apt decision. We don’t need to see the friendship as it once was; these marvelous actors tell us everything we need to know about a joyful past, a turbulent present and an uncertain future.

FULL REVIEW

#1. EO   

Director: Jerzy Skolimowski

Starring: Ettore, Hola, Marietta, Mela, Rocco, Tako (all donkeys) 

The best film of 2022 features an undeniably charismatic lead. Like many icons of film, this one is beautiful, benevolent, charming, and sympathetic. He also happens to be a donkey named Eo. I was so curious as to how this story would be told since it’s not a documentary about donkeys but a scripted work of fiction starring one. He’s neither animated nor a product of CGI over which the the film makers have complete control. This makes Polish writer/director/producer Jerzy Skolimowski’s deeply moving film EO not only impressive but subversive. In fact, instead of anthropomorphizing the donkey as Hollywood is wont to do, Skolimowski embraces his non-human nature, presenting a real living donkey as the wonderful creature he is.

The story begins with Eo working in a Polish circus with his fellow human performer Kasandra who cares deeply for him until he’s taken away to work at a stable. His journey continues as he moves from place to place, person to person, some kind, some cruel. We see he’s not so different from humans; he enjoys being caressed and loved and protected. He lacks the cruelty, though, which makes caring about him effortless and speaks volumes about humanity. Frankly, few other works will make you reevaluate your feelings toward--and relationship with--animals more than EO, a film that is often as heartbreaking as it is endearing. Yet, it’s not meant to scold its audience or even pass judgement but merely encourage one to view life differently, in this case through the peaceful, unassuming behaviour of a magnificent little donkey. 

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Quinn submitted:

“Thirteen Lives” (2022)

Biographical survival film based on the Tham Luang cave rescue. Really well made. Feels like a theatrical film while still being respectful to the real-life people involved. No romance at all, just people working together to help the tapped people.

Additional Information: PG-13 | Action, Adventure, Biography Trailer: 

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[amazing-thailand]

At Tham Luang Mae Sab, Khun Khan National Park in Chiang Mai, the caves inside emit spectrums of colours not unlike rainbows. Truly a geological gem.

#AmazingThailand

[ifreakingloveroyals]

16 October 2018 | Prince William, Duke of Cambridge speaks with diver Chris Jewell during a reception to recognise the extraordinary contribution made by British rescue divers and support staff in the successful search and rescue of 12 boys and their football coach from the Tham Luang Cave in Thailand, at Buckingham Palace in London, England. Prince William will meet several of the British Divers who took part in the rescue which lasted many days ending finally on 10th July with all of the boys and their coach having been successfully rescued from the cave. (c) Jon Bond - WPA Pool/Getty Images

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Thirteen Lives

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Dir Ron Howard Viggo Mortensesn, Colin Farrell, Joel Edgerton. Based on the true story of the soccer team who were stuck in a cave following a monsoon in 2018, in Tham Luang Nang Non, in Thailand. When the world took notice, world renowned diver, John Volanthen (Farrell) calls his friend and fellow diver Rick Stanton (Mortensen) believing they will be able to help. With few being able to…

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Events 7.10 (after 1950)

1951 – Korean War: Armistice negotiations begin at Kaesong. 1962 – Telstar, the world's first communications satellite, is launched into orbit. 1966 – The Chicago Freedom Movement, co-founded by Martin Luther King Jr., holds a rally at Soldier Field in Chicago at which as many as 60,000 people attend. 1973 – The Bahamas gain full independence within the Commonwealth of Nations. 1974 – An EgyptAir Tupolev Tu-154 stalls and crashes at Cairo International Airport, killing all six people on board. 1976 – Four mercenaries (one American and three British) are executed in Angola following the Luanda Trial. 1978 – President Moktar Ould Daddah of Mauritania is ousted in a bloodless coup d'état. 1985 – The Greenpeace vessel Rainbow Warrior is bombed and sunk in Auckland harbour by French DGSE agents, killing Fernando Pereira. 1985 – An Aeroflot Tupolev Tu-154 stalls and crashes near Uchkuduk, Uzbekistan (then part of the Soviet Union), killing all 200 people on board in the USSR's worst-ever airline disaster. 1991 – The South African cricket team is readmitted into the International Cricket Council following the end of Apartheid. 1991 – Boris Yeltsin takes office as the first elected President of Russia. 1991 – A Beechcraft Model 99 crashes near Birmingham Municipal Airport (now Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) in Birmingham, Alabama, killing 13 of the 15 people on board. 1992 – In Miami, former Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega is sentenced to 40 years in prison for drug and racketeering violations. 1997 – In London, scientists report the findings of the DNA analysis of a Neanderthal skeleton which supports the "out of Africa theory" of human evolution, placing an "African Eve" at 100,000 to 200,000 years ago. 1997 – Miguel Ángel Blanco, a member of Partido Popular (Spain), is kidnapped (and later murdered) in the Basque city of Ermua by ETA members, sparking widespread protests. 1998 – Catholic Church sexual abuse cases: The Diocese of Dallas agrees to pay $23.4 million to nine former altar boys who claimed they were sexually abused by Rudolph Kos, a former priest. 1999 – In women's association football, the United States defeated China in a penalty shoot-out at the Rose Bowl near Los Angeles to win the final match of the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup. The final was watched by 90,185 spectators, which set a new world record for attendance at a women's sporting event. 2000 – EADS, the world's second-largest aerospace group is formed by the merger of Aérospatiale-Matra, DASA, and CASA. 2000 – Bashar al-Assad succeeds his father Hafez al-Assad as President of Syria. 2002 – At a Sotheby's auction, Peter Paul Rubens's painting The Massacre of the Innocents is sold for £49.5 million (US$76.2 million) to Lord Thomson. 2006 – A Pakistan International Airlines Fokker F27 Friendship crashes near Multan International Airport, killing all 45 people on board. 2007 – Erden Eruç begins the first solo human-powered circumnavigation of the world. 2008 – Former Macedonian Interior Minister Ljube Boškoski is acquitted of all war-crimes charges by a United Nations Tribunal. 2011 – Russian cruise ship Bulgaria sinks in the Volga River near Syukeyevo, Tatarstan, causing 122 deaths. 2011 – Amid widespread backlash to revelations of phone hacking, British weekly tabloid News of the World publishes its final issue and shuts down after nearly 168 years in print. 2012 – The Episcopal Church USA allows same-sex marriage. 2016 – Portugal defeats France in the UEFA Euro 2016 Final to win their first European title. 2017 – Iraqi Civil War: Mosul is declared fully liberated from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant by the government of Iraq. 2018 – A group of Thai school children and their teacher get stuck in a cave for a few days; they are all rescued but one rescuer doesn't make it. This is known as the Tham Luang cave rescue. 2019 – The last Volkswagen Beetle rolls off the line in Puebla, Mexico. The last of 5,961 "Special Edition" cars will be exhibited in a museum.

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8 famous trekking places to visit in Laos

The scenic Southeast Asian landscapes of Laos beckon adventurous souls with its rugged terrain and pristine natural beauty. Adventure enthusiasts are drawn to this unearthly country by its collection of hiking trails, each offering unique attractions, cultural encounters and outdoor adventure a mix of diversity From remote mountain villages to dense forests and waterfalls Laos has eight popular hiking destinations to explore off the beaten path promise unforgettable experiences the prospective pilgrims

Make your way along Laos’ hiking trails and discover hidden gems in its lush countryside. Whether hiking the misty peaks of the northern mountains or deep into the forests of the south, these trekking spots offer a glimpse of Laos’s rich ecology and traditional way of life Be prepared to be independent will imbue Laos’s natural wonders and cultural heritage

8 famous trekking places to visit in Laos

1. Luang Namtha: Exploring Tribal Villages

Luang Namtha province in northern Laos has some of the country’s most popular travel experiences. Walking through Luang Namtha usually involves trekking through dense forests, crossing scenic rivers and visiting remote villages inhabited by ethnic minorities. Travelers can embark on multi-day trips visiting villages inhabited by the Akha, Hmong and Lahu tribes, providing opportunities for cultural immersion and authentic encounters with local people

2. Muang Ngoi Neua: Peaceful by the river

For a wonderful and tranquil walk, Muang Ngoi Neua is the best place in northern Laos. Accessible only by boat, this remote riverside village is a gateway to pristine nature and traditional Lao culture. Much of the walking trail from Muang Ngoi Neua runs through dense forest, past waterfalls and along the tranquil Nam Ou River, offering travelers a peaceful escape from modern times the chaos of life

3. Phongsali: Remote mountain roads

Venture off the beaten path to Phongsali province in northern Laos, where rugged mountainous terrain and remote ethnic minority villages await intrepid travelers Trekking in Phongsali offers unparalleled opportunities exploring the infinite beauty of the mountains of Laos through mist covered forests, terraces -There are various trails leading to the rice fields and panoramic views of the vast hills below

4. Bolawen Plain Waterfall Miracle

The Bolaven Plateau in southern Laos is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Trekking routes in the Bolawen Plain often feature spectacular waterfalls, including the spectacular Tad Fane, Tad Yuang and Tad Champi waterfalls Travelers can freely pass through coffee plantations, dense forests and picturesque villages capture the natural beauty and tranquility of this beautiful plain.

5. The name was National Protected Area: Biodiversity Hotspot

The UNESCO-world right is the heat of direct conflict zones in the Ha-National Teachers region, dense forest quests, deforestation and wildlife struggles. Discovery, conservation and stability with a focus on education -Opportunities for experiences are available.

6. Wang Vieng: Karst limestone

Located in the midst of spectacular karst and limestone formations along the Nam Song River, Vang Vieng is a popular destination for outdoor activities including trekking Through treks in Vang Vieng, travelers explore caves, lakes and the Lao people cultural villages in natural wonders can be done. Highlights include breathtaking views of the Tham Chang Caves, the Blue Lagoon and the surrounding landscape.

7. Peaceful at Nong Khiaw river

Located on the banks of the Nam River, Nong Khiaw is a beautiful town surrounded by high limestone cliffs and lush forests. Walking in Nong Khiaw offers the chance to explore remote villages, hidden caves and panoramic views of the river valley below. Go on day trips or multi-day trips to small villages, where they can learn about Lao culture and lifestyle

8. Dong Phou Vieng National Protected Area: Wildlife Conflict

Dong Phou Vieng National Park in southern Laos is a must-visit for nature enthusiasts looking for wildlife encounters. Hiking trails in Dong Phou Vieng often pass through dense forests with elephants, gibbons and a variety of rare birds Guided tours offer wildlife viewing opportunities and focused educational experiences conservation and biodiversity.

Conclusion:

Embarking on a trekking journey via Laos gives tourists a completely unique possibility to discover the United States of America’s diverse landscapes, wealthy biodiversity, and conventional cultures. From the misty mountains of Luang Namtha to the serene riverside villages of Muang Ngoi Neua, Laos's trekking locations promise unforgettable studies for adventurers of all levels. Book your Laos tour  excursion nowadays and embark on a journey to discover the natural wonders and cultural treasures of this enchanting Southeast Asian vacation spot.

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Exploration and Rescue of the Thai Cave | Full Episode of Drain the Oceans - Video-The Thai Cave Rescue episode of Drain the Oceans provides a gripping and detailed account of the harrowing mission to save 12 boys trapped in a flooded cave. With unprecedented access, a team of cavers conducts a 3D scan of Tham Luang cave, revealing crucial...

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เที่ยวประเทศลาว Laos กับสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวสุดฮิต

หากพูดถึง ประเทศลาว แทงหวย เชื่อได้เลยว่าคนไทยทุกคนต้องรู้จัก แต่บางคนอาจจะยังไม่เคยไปสัมผัส หรือเดินทางไปท่องเที่ยว และจะยังไม่ทราบว่าการเดินทางไปประเทศลาวต้องใช้งบประมาณเท่าไหร่ มีสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวใดบ้างที่น่าสนใจ การเดินทางไประเทศลาวใช้งบไม่เกินหลักพันก็สามารถท่องเที่ยวได้แล้ว ส่วนสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวที่ชาวต่างชาตินิยมไปก็คือ…

พระธาตุหลวง (Pha That Luang) พระธาตุหลวง หรือพระเจดีย์โลกะจุฬามณี พระธาตุมีความสูง 45 เมตร มีลักษณะคล้ายดอกบัวตูม มีพระธาตุเล็กอยู่บนพระธาตุใหญ่ชั้นที่สอง 30 องค์ มีความสวยงามอลังการ ในทุกๆปีจะมีการจัดงานประจำปี ประเพณีบุญนมัสการพระธาตุหลวง ในวัน ขึ้น 13 ค่ำเดือน 12 ซึ่งเป็นประเพณีที่สืบทอดกันมาแต่โบราณ หากไปเที่ยวเวียงจันทร์ในช่วงเดือนนั้นก็อย่าลืมแวะไปชมประเพณีนี้ได้

พระธาตุพูสี (Phousi Hill) พระธาตุพูสี ตั้งอยู่ใจกลางหลวงพระบาง อยู่บนยอดเขาที่มีความสูงราว 150 เมตร มีบันไดขึ้นยอดพูสี 328 ขั้นสองข้างทางระหว่างขึ้นยอดพูสีมีต้นจำปาเรียงราย และจุดเด่นของพระธาตุพูสี คือองค์พระธาตุที่มีรูปทรงเป็นดอกบัวสี่เหลี่ยมสีทองอร่าม สูง 21 เมตร นอกจากไปกราบไหว้พระธาตุพูสีแล้วที่นี่ยังเป็นจุดชมวิวที่สวยงามจุดหนึ่งของหลวงพระบางเลยก็ว่าได้

ประตูชัย หรือ ปะตูไซ ( Patuxay Monument ) ปะตูไซ อยู่ใจกลางเมืองเวียงจันทร์สร้างเพื่อเป็นการสดุดีวีรชนผู้ร่วมรบเพื่อประกาศเอกราชจากประเทศฝรั่งเศส ตกแต่งด้วยศิลปะแบบล้านช้าง มีสัตว์ตาม��วามเชื่อทางพระพุทธศาสนาอย่างกินรีและพญานาคตกแต่งอยู่ด้วย นักท่องเที่ยวสามารถขึ้นไปชมวิวเวียงจันทร์แบบ 360 องศาบนปะตูไซได้ นักท่องเที่ยวที่มาที่ปะตูไซนิยมมาถ่ายรูปเป็นที่ระลึก นอกจากนี้บริเวณปะตูไซยังมีลานจัดแสดงน้ำพุประกอบดนตรีและมีสวนปะตูไซ

แม่น้ำซอง (Song River) แม่น้ำซงหรือแม่น้ำซองเป็นแม่น้ำที่ไหลผ่านวังเวียง มีความสวยงาม ใสสะอาด เหมาะแก่การลงไปเล่นน้ำ รวมถึงเป็นที่ที่เหมาะในการพักผ่อนเป็นอย่างมาก

ถ้ำจัง (Jang Cave ) ถ้ำจัง เป็นที่เที่ยวอีกแห่งหนึ่งที่น่าสนใจของวังเวียง ด้านในเป็นถ้ำหินปูนขนาดใหญ่ ซึ่งในอดีตเคยเป็นที่หลบภัยสงครามของชาวบ้าน และเมื่อสงครามสงบลงชาวบ้านจึงได้กลับออกมาตั้งรกรากถิ่นฐานอยู่ในเมืองวังเวียง ภายในถ้ำแบ่งออกเป็นหลายส่วนด้วยกัน มีทั้งห้องโถงใหญ่ และทางเดินแคบๆ เต็มไปด้วยหินงอกหินย้อย ให้เราเดินเที่ยวชมได้��อบถ้ำ อากาศภายในถ้ำเย็นสบาย พร้อมทั้งยังมีการติดไฟหลากสีไว้ เพื่อความสว่างสวยงามของถ้ำอีกด้วย

บลู ลากูน (Blue Lagoon) บลู ลากูน สระน้ำสีฟ้าใสที่เกิดขึ้นตามธรรมชาติ ตั้งอยู่บริเวณด้านหน้าของ ถ้ำภูคำ (Tham Phu Kham Cave) ที่เที่ยวยอดนิยมสุดๆ สำหรับนักท่องเที่ยวที่ไปเที่ยววังเวียงค่ะ ที่นี่มีน้ำในสระใสราวกับคริสตัลและเป็นสีฟ้า มองเห็นพื้นดินด้านล่างได้อย่างชัดเจน ที่ด้านข้างสระมีต้นไม้ใหญ่ สามารถไต่เชือกกระโดดน้ำได้อย่างสนุกสนานอีกด้วย

น้ำตกตาดกวางสี (Kuang Si Waterfal) น้ำตกตาดกวางสี หรือ น้ำตกตาดกวางซี สีถือเป็นน้ำตกที่สวยที่สุดในหลวงพระบางเลยก็ว่าได้ เป็นอีกหนึ่งที่เที่ยวลาวที่ไม่ควรพลาดมาชมความสวยงาม น้ำตกมีความสูง 4 ชั้น มีความสูง 75 เมตร เนื่องจากเป็นน้ำตกหินปูนจึงทำให้น้ำในน้ำตกเป็นสีเขียวมรกตอยู่ท่ามกลางธรรมชาติ ไฮไลท��ของที่นี่คือสะพานไม้ที่ทอดข้ามผ่านแอ่งน้ำใ��้ได้ยืนถ่ายรูปกับน้ำตก ที่น้ำตกแห่งนี้ไม่ได้เป็นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวยอดฮิตของชาวเอเชียเท่านั้น แต่ยังดึงดูดนักท่องเที่ยวชาวยุโรปมาเที่ยวไม่ขาดสาย

ปราสาทหินวัดพู (Vat Phou) โบราณสถานที่เป็นที่เที่ยวลาวที่ไม่ควรพลาดไปชมคือ ปราสาทหินวัดพู เป็นโบสถ์พราหมณ์ที่สร้างถวายพระศิวะ สร้างขึ้นในช่วงสมัยของขอมเรืองอำนาจ ลักษณะของปราสาทเป็นเทวสถานขอม คล้ายกับเขาพระวิหาร โดยที่นี่อยู่ห่างจากตัวเมืองเก่าจำปาสักประมาณ 6 กิโลเมตร การเดินทางไปเที่ยวชมปราสาทหินวัดพูรถใหญ่ไม่สามารถเดินทางเข้าไปได้ จึงมีบริการรถท้องถิ่นพาเข้าไป

ทุ่งไหหิน (Plain of Jars) ทุ��งไหหินเป็นที่ตั้งของหินใหญ่ ที่กระจัดกระจายไปทั่วที่ราบสูงเชียงขวาง โดยหินมีขนาดตั้งแต่กลางไปจนถึงใหญ่ มีลักษณะเป็นหินรูปไห น้ำหนักตั้งแต่ 40-50 กิโลกรัม ไปจนถึง 15 ตัน ได้มีการขุดค้นโดยนักโบราณ��ดีชาวลาวและชาวญี่ปุ่น มีกว่า 2,500-3,000 ปี ที่นี่ยังได้รับการขึ้นทะเบียนเป็นมรดกโลกโดย UNESCO อีกด้วย เป็นอีกหนึ่งที่เที่ยวลาวที่ไม่ควรพลาดชมความมหัศจรรย์ของอารยธรรมมนุษย์ในยุคโบราณ

สถานที่ท่องเที่ยวทั้งหมดนี้เป็นการยกตัวอย่างสถานที่ที่เด่นๆ ในประเทศลาวมาให้ได้เลือกดู และศึกษาก่อนเดินทางท่องเที่ยวกันเท่านั้น แต่ยังมีสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวอื่นๆที่น่าสนใจ อีกมากมายในประเทศลาว ขึ้นอยู่กับว่าเราสนใจที่จะไปเที่ยวในสถานที่แบบไหน แต่แนะนำว่าควรศึกษารายละเอียดสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวก่อนเดินทางทุกครั้งนะคะ

[praynmantiss]

ASC MAGAZINE #2

Thirteen Lives tells the story of the 2018 Tham Luang incident in Thailand, which involved a dozen boys and their football coach trapped 2.5 miles deep inside a remote cavern system when their outward route was suddenly flooded by a massive rainstorm.

Ron Howard signed on to direct Thirteen Lives, a Thai film that explores cooperation among volunteers. Howard believes the film has the potential to transport audiences to the Thai environment and culture he contacted Thai director of photography Sayombhu Mukdeeprom. Howard asked him about Thai culture and reactions to an incident in Thailand. They discussed documentaries to gather information about the event. The film was shot in Queensland, Australia, which offered a good facsimile of Thailand's natural environment, particularly rainforests. The director and cinematographer developed a plan of attack over their computers due to Covid-19 restrictions. Shooting began in Queensland in March 2021, with a "beauty unit" capturing establishing shots in the mountains via drones. The film was not a superhero-movie, but a more realistic portrayal of the Thai people's reactions.

The filmmakers used the Arri Alexa Mini LF at a 2.39:1 aspect ratio for their underwater filming, aiming for a wider image size to include scenes' backgrounds. Originally planning to shoot on the Alexa 65, they realized the underwater part presented the biggest challenge.

The filmmakers chose the Alexa 65 underwater housing for their film, "Cave in the Woods," after comparing it with Arri in New York. The interior cave scenes were shot on large suburban warehouses with five water tanks and winding tunnels. Sigma Cine FF High Speed Primes were used for land material, with focal lengths around 35, 40, 50, and 85. A 23' telescopic Scorpio crane was used to move the camera above the water surface, as seen in a scene where divers approach stranded children.

Mukdeeprom had to shoot with up to three cameras at a time due to the large cast. He used intuition and connection to the characters and story to find interesting shots. The lighter Mini LF was beneficial for handheld or Steadicam shots. Howard monitored the cameras from his video tent, while gaffer Matt Slattery was in Mukdeeprom's tent. Mukdeeprom's job was to keep the camera on his shoulder, ensuring a shaky, faux-documentary style.

The cave lighting for the film was a challenge due to the need to maintain the darkness of the cave while showing the actors' faces. To achieve this, overhead lights were rigged with soft boxes and Fiilex Q5 and Q8 Colour LED Fresnels. The SEAL team used practical work lights for much of the cave illumination, with bulbs strung across rock walls and standing lights of various shapes and sizes. The art department added balloon lights and standing lights, and the lights were retrofitted with LED bulbs for more colour control. For scenes with divers deep in the cave, ambient light was dimmed down and illumination was provided by headlamps and a flashlight held by a SEAL.

I enjoyed this film because It created a claustrophobic experience that immersed me in the world of the story.Filming in water is challenging and it is fascinating to here how studios with higher budgets approach such projects.

[swldx]

RNZ Pacific 1402 26 Nov 2023

7390Khz 1259 26 NOV 2023 - RNZ PACIFIC (NEW ZEALAND) in ENGLISH from RANGITAIKI. SINPO = 55343. English, s/on w/bellbird int. until pips and news @1300z anchored by Vicki McKay. Israel and Hamas prepare for a third exchange of hostages for prisoners. Emily Hand had her ninth birthday as a hostage in Gaza, the day before she was reunited with her father, who initially believed she had been killed in the devastating attack by Hamas gunmen in southern Israel last month. The daughter of an Irish immigrant to Israel, Emily's mother died of cancer when she was 2 years old and her family described the violent mix of feelings reported by other hostage families. State Highway 2 just south of Wairoa will remain closed overnight following a large slip in the early hours of Sunday morning. A person died and another was seriously injured after hitting the slip, which initially blocked both lanes of the road. Police are keeping a close eye on Foxton, as Head Hunters gang members gather for the funeral of a senior member tomorrow. In a statement, police said there had been no significant events overnight, aside from a stolen car being seized. The renowned Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai province, Thailand, the site of the gripping Wild Boars football team rescue five years ago, is set to welcome tour groups to Chamber 3 on December 15. This initiative is led by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation. Sports. @1303z trailer for RNZ "Afternoons". @1304z Weather Forecast: mainly fine, chance of isolated showers. @1306z "All Night Programme" anchored by Vicki McKay. Backyard fence antenna, Etón e1XM. 100kW, beamAz 35°, bearing 240° . Received at Plymouth, United States, 12912KM from transmitter at Rangitaiki. Local time: 0659.

[amazing-thailand]

The Tham Luang-Khun Nam Nang Non National Park in Chiang Rai, the location of the extraordinary football team rescue, is now open for public visits. Heed official warnings, flash floods can occur during the rainy season.

The cave explained: http://bit.ly/402mW46

#AmazingThailand

[anthony-thailitblog]

Week 1 blog

This week I read pages 1-40 of the book Aquanaut by Rick Stanton

The most important sentence of the week can be found on page 22 which says “I value the importance of meticulous preparation. I know the countless hours, days, weeks, and months that are required in planning every step of a dive,playing out all scenarios and contingencies, imagining and accounting for every risk”. This sentence is important because Rick is talking about how in his line of work it is important for you to always be prepared. Rick is a cave diver who lives in Coventry, England. He grew up in Buckhurst, England and developed his love for cave diving when he watched the show “The Underground Eiger” and became transfixed on the story of Oliver Statham and Geoff Yeadon, Two of the most skilled cave divers in England. As time went on he became a more skilled diver to the point where he was called to help in the rescue of the Wild boars youth football team trapped in Tham Luang in Thailand.

I was immediately hooked in the opening sentences of the prologue which began by describing Rick’s initial search for the team in the cave. The honesty used and the depiction of the race against time were so powerful that I could feel my heart racing as he described the initial dive as if I was there. I was relieved when the kids were located thanks to the underwater camera. I wonder how much money Rick puts into his diving equipment as it must have been expensive. And I also wonder if he had any fear going into the mountain in search of the kids. I noticed how he described his backyard as basically his “headquarters” where he stored all his diving equipment. I honestly am loving this book and it is very enjoyable to read. I can’t wait to read more.

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