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- Thailand News
Man bitten by snake on Phatthalung mountain shares survival story (video)
A Thai man shared a TikTok video about his last trip where he was bitten by a snake at night on a mountain. He used survival skills passed down through generations to handle the situation, but netizens advised against his methods, calling them dangerous. On TikTok, user @arunsrisuwan512 posted a video describing his experience of being bitten by a green…
- Thailand News
Mount Fuji reopens for six days, four climbers dead
Japan recently reopened Mount Fuji to climbers for only six days, and already four lives have been lost. The unpredictable weather conditions on Mount Fuji have been cited as a significant factor in these unfortunate incidents. The latest update came from the social media page Everything About Japan, which reported on the tragic events involving tourists and climbers on Mount…
- Tourism News
Climbing new heights: Chiang Mai tourism to scale rock enthusiasts
Chiang Mai tourism operators are eager to market the province’s mountainous allure to tap into the global rock climbing community of 44.5 million enthusiasts, while also advocating for government support to promote this sport across various provinces to boost the tourism sector. The acting president of the Tourism Council of Chiang Mai, Punlop Saejew, recently highlighted the rock climbing market’s…
- China News
New escalator on Tianyu Mountain sparks online debate
A 350 metre escalator, constructed to ease the climb to the peak of Tianyu Mountain in Zhunan, Zhejiang province, East China, has sparked online controversy. Some internet users have lauded the convenience it provides for the elderly and children, whilst others argue it dilutes the joy of hill climbing and deteriorates the natural beauty of the area. The 350-metre escalator,…
