Launching of the TJ’s True South Project, introducing new page in the history for Thai people, inviting Thai adventurer to join in this expeditionary mission to walk the distance of 1,400 kilometers, for the period of 45 days, in the year 2018 from the edge of Antarctica to the heart of the South Pole. Recruiting elite adventurers who will become members of the 10-man team to conquer the southmost point of the world. Leading the first Thai expeditionary team from TJ’s True South on its mission to place Thai flag and spread the country honor in global stage.
Team leader, Mr. Thanathorn Juangroongruangkij (second from the right)
Executive Vice President of Thai Summit Group and founder of the project under the name ‘TJ’s True South – Adventure to Antarctica’ announced the launch of TJ’s True South. From his will to follow an ordinary man’s dream to become the great adventurer, on his mission to journey to Antarctica on foot, over the distance of 1,400 kilometers for the period of 45 days, under the extreme climate of -20 to -50 degree Celsius. This project will introduce new page onto the history of Thailand, as well as to spread its reputation, as one of the entire 19 countries in the world that had ever reached there. And for the reward to their success, the 10 adventurers will be granted 1 million Baht each, which they may then pass on as charity donation to any organizations as they wish. After they had passed the 24 hours running challenge, all expenses of the participant, including, the cost of equipments, transportation, accommodation, meal and etc, the project will be solely responsible, until the start their real journey in the late of 2018.
Alongside, Mrs. Chanapan Juangroongruangkij, Executive Vice Pressident of Thai Summit Pattana Foundation (at the middle) and Mr. Fausto Izquiel – Operation Manager, AMA Events (third from the left). In this picture, there were also Mr. Apichai Chatchalermkij, director of Event Promotion Division of Tourism Authority of Thailand (third from the right) and some renowned actors who enjoy sports, such as, Miss Yodsawadee Hassadeewijit (second from the left), Mr. Yutthana Puangglang (third from the right) and Mr. Peerapol Aueareeyakul (first from the right). This picture was recently taken at Wiwattanachai Conferrence Hall A, 8thfloor, Thai Summit Tower.