In Thailand I arrived ordinary tourists - half a month, so a dip fire in the sun.But curiosity compelled to stay for a year, virtually abandoning his former life, including, and on journalism in Moscow.This was unexpected - but very fun!The fact that the density of paranormal phenomena and landscapes of the island of Koh Samui, where I was so great that even James Cameron has already expressed a desire to shoot "Avatar 2" in these parts.
Even just to see everything with my own eyes, two weeks is not enough.But alas - Thai visa, which put the tourists on arrival, valid for only 30 days.To get the same second, it is necessary to cross the border of one of the neighboring states.
And then the fun began ... The first time I went to Laos - Nong Khai to the town, where the Mekong River is the border.The surprise that awaited me 'tied' to a visa, I only found out on the spot.Here, in the north of Thailand, not far from the border crossing, occur annually beautiful and mysterious phenomenon: hundreds of fireballs rise from the river and float away into the sky.This happens on the full moon of the eleventh month, coinciding with the end of the rainy season and, accordingly, the Buddhist festival Pavarana.However, fireballs seen in March, April, May, June and September.
For centuries the locals did not tell anyone about this phenomenon, but now it is studied by scientists, and attracts a huge number of tourists.The balls pop out of the water at a speed of 50-100 km per hour, the light at a height of 10-15 meters, rising to a height of 100-120 meters and disappear.Quality photos are still not - remove the object with bright stars and moving at high speed is very difficult.
However, Thais believe that the shooting is not worth at all - because dangerous.According to their beliefs, the lights - a kind of beacon for visitors from outer space, which today do not want to communicate with humans.In the old days it was different: this is evidenced by ancient sculptures aliens.And - and those who dare to violate the ban and closer ... The second time I went for a visa in Malaysia.On the way back at night (and also near the border of Thailand!), We saw a mysterious object that managed to shoot on a mobile phone.Huge triangular plate on a shallow arc silently passed over the highway, hung over the field, and then swaying landed.
slammed on the brakes, we rushed to the landing.But alas: Dolinka proved cordoned off parts of the Thai army.First, we took a very unkind.
rescued an identity which turned international journalist.Seeing him, warriors softened and even carried to the commander - Deputy Commander of the Fourth Army Royal Major General Acre Tiprotu.Using photographic technique, however, is strictly forbidden.
As the venerable lord of Acre, the object they see on a regular basis - here he can say "parking lot."Any attempt to approach closer than 300 meters ends the same way: machinery stalls and people just fall asleep - as long as the object will fly again.But no victims and destructions: it seems the aliens are friendly.And, it seems, even to test the waters for a first contact ...
- What progress has already ?!
- It is, as you know, private information - General Tiprot smiling.- But privately, shared, perhaps as early as next year will be the opening of the first in the world of official interstellar spaceport.
- Where?That's right here ?!
- No.Expected in Koh Samui, if you know this ...
And you still ask whether it is true I am in Thailand?Koh Samui to receive guests for a long time is ready.And I care about right now only one thing: Will my fees at the ticket economy class to Tau Cassiopeia!
Mikhail Osin
* Mikhail Osin - a native Muscovite, journalist and traveler.The last few years in the countries of Southeast Asia, regularly collaborates with a number of federal and metropolitan publications.
Articles Source: vmdaily.ru
