A surge in the circulation of extra-terrestrial-related tales on social media in Thailand inspired a national park officer to photo-edit an application to transform herself into an alien. Straightforward of this transformation was to boost tourism at the Khao Sok National Park, located within the southern province of Surat Thani.
The discussion surrounding the existence of UFOs and aliens on social media has been revitalized following recent events. Specifically, the US military’s interception of a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina on February 4, and the shooting down of three further unidentified flying objects in Canada, Michigan, and Alaska.
Ten years in the past, a well known Thai Buddhist nun, Nawaracha “Prai” Pinijrokakorn, additionally known as Mor Plai, claimed to have encountered an alien whereas in Australia. She posted a photo of what she believed was an extraterrestrial type of mild. However, her claim was refuted by many scientists and photographers who stated that the photograph was nothing however a lens flare.
The topic of UFOs and unknown species was reignited on a quantity of Thai television channels by superstar Thanapon “Pete” Thongjuer, which sparked a new wave of dialogue on social media.
Seizing the chance, Narin “Lee” Choomueang, an officer at Khao Sok National Park, used a photo enhancing software to rework herself into an alien national park guide and promote tourism at the park.
Lee posted the images on the park’s official Facebook page final Saturday. The caption said…
“Unbelievable! Khao Sok National Park spotted an alien disguising herself as a nationwide park officer and dealing at the info centre. She mentioned she desires people to journey to the national park!”
Each picture caption encourages visitors to explore Khao Sok National Park on the data centre and discover its sights, such as the world-renowned Rafflesia, often recognized as Bua Pud in Thai, and the exhibition throughout the centre.
Lee’s pictures quickly gained popularity on Thai social media, garnering over 2,800 reactions, virtually 300 comments, and seven hundred shares. Thai netizens praised her creativity, with many expressing a want to visit the park and meet her in person.
During an interview with native information outlet Easy News, Lee defined that her major duties included preserving and caring for the national park, in addition to managing its official page. Her purpose is to draw more guests to the park by providing up-to-date content associated to viral social media tendencies.
Apart from trekking to see the largest flower, Rafflesia, visitors, each Thai and overseas, go to Khao Sok National Park to admire the attractive Ratchaprapa or Chiao Larn Dam, which is said to be the little Guilin of Thailand..