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The True South Project – Changing History

The True South Project is the opportunity of a lifetime as well as history in the making. The goal of the project is to build a team of 10 Thais to make the 1200 km journey from Union Glacier to the South Pole unassisted on foot. And thus becoming the first team ever from Thailand to do so, joining an exclusive list of only 19 other countries that have conquered this ultimate test of willpower. All of the finalists will also receive 1,000,000 baht for the charity of their choice.

 

This undertaking is no easy feat. While registration was open to any Thai national who met the physical requirements, the experienced adventure panel must ensure that the candidates are ready for the monumental task ahead. This is why all the contestants will be pushed to their limits as they face a number of serious elimination challenges. The strongest competitors will then get the opportunity to take part in a number of workshops and challenges to train their body and minds to the utmost. Some of the challenges include: skiing and camping in the deep snows of Japan, endurance and survival tests in the Canadian wilderness, and trekking across glaciers in Nepal.

 

The first Survival Challenge Completed!

The first step in finding candidates for the True South Project has just come to a close. The Survival Challenge was a grueling test of mental and physical strength designed to find the strongest candidates for the monumental undertaking ahead. Contestants were given only 24 hours to complete the 100km course through Kaeng Krachan national park. If the sheer distance combined with the jungle heat and humidity weren’t already enough, the course featured a number of difficult obstacles that the contestants also had to overcome.

 

Next Phase – Expert Panel Selection

While this first leg of the journey certainly wasn’t a walk in the park, the next step involved lengthy questionnaires, physical testing and a profound interview by the expedition leader and several specialists. Hard decisions were to be made by the panel-members. And another selection round was done.

 

NOW: The bar will be raised!

With all this behind them, the true test for the remaining candidates is yet to come; a lengthy and intense training program. Most of which will take place under the supervision of highly skilled trainers with each specific fields of experience. This phase will be kicked off with an extreme 2 day ‘boot camp session’ starting April 28.

 

A special press conference will take place Thursday 27 at 13:00hrs at Pattana Golf Club & Resort.

 

Who will endure?

Only the fittest, mentally strongest and the ones with the most potential to contribute to the final team that will travel to the icy South Pole, will remain. This exiting story will unfold further during the next weeks, don’t miss it!

 

For more information about the True South Project:

Website: http://www.truesouth.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truesouththailand/ 

 

[Moonmoon]

I wish The True South Project Thailand Success :)

[NCC1701A]

Good luck to the team.

 

I have to assume the team will be all female as they are they only ones who know anything about hard work in Thailand.

[darksidedog]

Running 100Km in 24 hours in jungle heat doesn't strike me as the best preparation for the south pole.

Has anyone told them that it gets cold there? Thais wrap up like Eskimos when the temperature here drops below 70F.

[DPGumbypgh]

So they will have to wear socks with their Flip flops?

[thequietman]

9 minutes ago, darksidedog said:

Running 100Km in 24 hours in jungle heat doesn't strike me as the best preparation for the south pole.

Has anyone told them that it gets cold there? Thais wrap up like Eskimos when the temperature here drops below 70F.

It's OK, they have selected the first 7 already.  3 more to go.

Edited April 25, 2017 by thequietman

[akirasan]

Well that 2 day boot camp should be enough preparation.  Best of luck!  Take a scarf!

[thequietman]

7 minutes ago, DPGumbypgh said:

So they will have to wear socks with their Flip flops?

No socks needed. This is the latest picture of the South Pole due to global warming. Easy peesy !

[zyphodb]

Good luck to them, but given the Thai attitude to anything cooler than 20 degrees C I can't see them lasting a week, let alone getting there.....

[worgeordie]

After 20 Km, <deleted> this ,bloody freezing.

regards worgeordie

[weegee]

Have they  put the Australian Navy on notice....for the Rescue?

 WHO PAYS for the Rescue Team....???

Edited April 25, 2017 by weegee

[johng]

They don't have to go that far to "change history" just a install a small bronze plaque in Bangkok.

[Sphere]

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....reach the South Pole unassisted on foot...

 

Wise choice, I say....not driving there....

[Misterwhisper]

With body-and-mind-steeling training like 24 hours of trekking in jungle heat, 2 days of boot camp (including beatings by their drill sergeant, perhaps?) and skiing in "the deep snows" of Japan under their belts, I fear the only history they're going to make is that they'll the first 10 Thai ice mummies to be recovered from Antarctica. Pack warm, boys and girls!

[fish monger]

Speechless...!

 

[docshock13]

All joking aside. 100km in a day in this heat is a feat in unto itself. Never mind the critters. The training sounds grueling. I know I couldn't do it. 

Wish the team best of luck! Though, I hope they are aware of the hazards that await them. I.e. I did not see any mention of acclimatizing the team to the coldest temps on Earth or the myriad mental issues they may face. 

Hope they have proper gear and support! A backpack full of Mama and Doraemon pyjamas aint gonna cut it. 

 

[themerg]

 mach machYet yen, khap

Edited April 26, 2017 by themerg

[Farang99]

The south pole - isn't that the tall stick just past Sungei Golok?

[Thongkorn]

They must have just invented fir lined flip flops. 

[ExpatOilWorker]

I fear this project will share the same fate as the worlds tallest flag pole in Chiang Rai.

 

 

[leeneeds]

Take plenty of hot chillies 

best of luck

[mikebell]

But their compass will only point North.

[Artisi]

19 hours ago, akirasan said:

Well that 2 day boot camp should be enough preparation.  Best of luck!  Take a scarf!

And plenty of instant noodles, fish sauce and chilli, it's a long walk and don't forget to have to walk back as well. 

[Artisi]

3 minutes ago, mikebell said:

But their compass will only point North.

Nah! to Thailand,  the hub of the universe. 

[GreasyFingers]

I hope they make them read "Home of the Blizzard" by Douglas Mawson to see how bad it will get if their camera crew and backup fails. Inspiring reading.

[pentap]

I wish them luck, I really do but my thoughts are, that they will probably not complete the adventure.

My opinion is, Thais do not have the right mind set especially discipline to conduct such a task.

I could be wrong. I hope I am?




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[overherebc]

11 hours ago, mikebell said:

But their compass will only point North.

If you actually think about it at the South Pole any direction you look is North. At the North Pole you can only look south, unless you want to look straight up. ?

Anyway good luck to them.

[Rhys]

Let me guess.....RTN is sending a team...for ice studies..

[swoods58]

1 hour ago, GreasyFingers said:

I hope they make them read "Home of the Blizzard" by Douglas Mawson to see how bad it will get if their camera crew and backup fails. Inspiring reading.

Or "South" by Ernest Shackleton. Chok dee.

[William C F Pierce]

They think the south pole is a Polish geezer standing at the southern most point in Poland. After all their great training they will find easy to get to him.