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CNA
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Jurassic World: Rebirth was filmed in Thailand. Here are the featured locations you can visit
If the sweeping landscapes in Jurassic World: Rebirth – the seventh and latest instalment in the Jurassic Park franchise – left you captivated, here's some good news: You can head to some of these places yourselves. Jurassic World: Rebirth was filmed at locations across three southern provinces in the country: Krabi, Phang Nga and Trang. Filming took place from Jun 13 to Jul 16, 2024, with a budget exceeding 650 million Thai baht (US$20 million), reported local newspaper The Nation. The making of the movie also involved over 500 Thai crew members and created jobs and income streams for 2,245 Thai individuals. Here are the key places you can visit to be transported right into the heart of the film: 1. HUAI TO WATERFALL AT KHAO PHANOM BENCHA NATIONAL PARK, KRABI The Khao Phanom Bencha National Park is a popular destination for its waterfalls, caves and trails through montane forests, according to the Thai National Parks website. Located in the park is Huai To Waterfall, a multi-tiered waterfall amidst the dense jungle. It is also one of the smallest parks in the country, covering around 50 sq km of area between Maung, Ao Luek and Khao Phanom districts of Krabi Province. 2. KO KRADAN, TRANG PROVINCE An island surrounded by white sandy beaches and crystal-clear water, Ko Kradan is situated to the west of Ko Muk and is the location of the Hat Chao Mai National Park Protection Unit, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand. It is also a must visit for snorkelling to see the coral reefs around its coast and a popular venue for wedding ceremonies. 3. PHANG-NGA BAY (AO PHANG NGA NATIONAL PARK), PHANG NGA Ao Phang Nga National Park is a 400 sq km marine national park that features long beaches and houses the biggest native mangrove forests in Thailand along the mainland and many islands. Its compound frames about 40 islands on the east of Phuket Island, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand. It is best known for the popular attraction, Khao Tapu, otherwise known as the James Bond Island, whose name stems from when it was used as a filming location for the 1974 Bond film The Man With the Golden Gun. There are also other limestone karst islands, a number of white sandy beaches and a few caves at the park, according to the Thai National Parks website. The turquoise waters surrounding the islands are also consistently calm, which makes it ideal for canoeing, especially to spots that are sea level caves, leading to inland lagoons. The nearest popular towns and tourist destinations are Phuket, Phi Phi Islands, Krabi, Khao Lak and Ko Lanta. 4. THAM MORAKOT (EMERALD CAVE), TRANG PROVINCE Located in the Hat Chao Mai National Park, Emerald Cave is a must visit in Thailand. From the cave mouth, tourists must float in groups passing through an 80m-long narrow tunnel. The name Emerald Cave is derived from when the sunlight reflects on the water of the cave, causing the water and the cave walls to appear emerald green. This can only be seen between 10am and 2pm. Jurassic World: Rebirth is out in cinemas from Thursday (Jul 3). The film follows Zora Bennett, played by Scarlett Johansson, who leads a team of skilled operatives to the dangerous island research facility for the original Jurassic Park to secure DNA from dinosaurs which can provide life-saving benefits to mankind. The movie also stars actors Jonathan Bailey, Mahershala Ali and Rupert Friend. It is a sequel to the 2022 movie Jurassic World Dominion.
The Star
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Vietnamese dancer shines on the world stage; bags third place in world championships
HANOI (Vietnam News/ANN): With sparkling costumes, scintillating eyes and an attractive smile, Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen captivated audiences with her powerful, confident, yet delicate dancing style, creating a strong connection. Uyen has made history for Vietnam's dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany. With this achievement, she has become the first Vietnamese and the first Asian to earn a medal in the category at the global event. The championship, which concluded in Bremen on June 8, drew seasoned and professional athletes from around the world. Standing out among the competitors, Uyen was the sole female representative from Vietnam in the solo Latin event, finishing third out of 96 dancers. Her coach Hoang Thu Trang expressed immense pride. "Uyen is the first Asian athlete to reach the final round and step onto the podium. I am incredibly proud of her and the calibre of our Vietnamese athletes," Trang said. Reflecting on her journey, Uyen said: "When I entered the competition, my only goal was to showcase everything I had practiced. Coach Trang constantly encouraged me to focus and unleash my full potential. After completing my final dance, I was nervous, hoping to be named among the top positions. When that moment arrived, all I felt was pride." Few know that this triumph is the culmination of an arduous journey. Without Trang's guidance, Uyen acknowledged that she would not have reached this pivotal moment in her competitive career. Previously, she competed in mixed doubles, partnering with Phan Hien to secure a gold medal at the 30th SEA Games in dancesport. However, relying on a partner often hindered her quest for peak performance. "The nature of sports dance requires a partner, and throughout my training, I've experienced many. Some partners stayed for five years, while others were only temporary," Uyen said. "Each time I switched partners, it felt like starting over, which was challenging – especially when others advanced while I had to begin anew." Yet, her passion for dancing propelled her forward. "I love the thrill of stepping onto the competition floor, so I sought every opportunity to compete," Uyen added. During her most challenging times, she found a timely ally in Trang, who encouraged her to pursue solo performances. "Once the solo category was introduced by the World DanceSport Federation, I realised Uyen had the potential to conquer major events. I planned her training meticulously, preparing her for both domestic and international competitions, and she consistently delivered outstanding results," Trang said. With the coach's support and her own relentless determination, Uyen embraced the challenges of returning to the starting line, maturing in her craft and reaching new heights. "Uyen has always been eager to stay on the dance floor and pursue new goals. She actively seeks opportunities to grow in her profession," Trang said. The accomplishment at the Bremen event is a testament to her unwavering effort and courage. "When Uyen stepped up to receive her award, I felt an overwhelming sense of pride. I am proud to have detected her potential and guided her to this pinnacle of world sports dance," Trang said. The bronze medal in Germany not only signifies a memorable milestone in Uyen's career but also serves as inspiration for Vietnamese athletes striving to assert themselves on the global stage. Last year, she also excelled at the WDSF World Championship in Bosnia and Herzegovina, finishing eighth out of 102 competitors in the adult solo Latin female category. Uyen, 30, a native of Hanoi, began her journey in dancesport at just seven years old. Now, she continues to teach, judge competitions and compete. Following her historic achievement at the WDSF World Championship, Uyen has quickly returned to training with Trang and other international experts, setting her sights on winning the National Dancesport Championship in October. - Vietnam News/ANN
Daily Mail
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
TOM PARKER BOWLES reviews Thai spot Supawan: ‘This is cooking that makes the senses holler
Wichet Khongphoon is a man of many talents. Hotelier. Florist. Chef. Restaurateur. It wouldn't surprise me if he had a sideline in nuclear fission. Anyway, he comes from Trang, in the south of Thailand, and opened Supawan, just behind King's Cross, to honour his late eponymous niece. God only knows why I haven't visited before. I'm a regional Thai food freak, obsessed with the likes of 101 Thai Kitchen, Fitou's, Singburi, Kolae and Som Saa. But how I missed this one I'll never know. Thank goodness, then, for Kay Plunkett-Hogge, who was born in Thailand, lives there with her husband Fred, and is the author of Baan, one of my favourite Thai cookbooks. They're both over for a few weeks, and we meet at Supawan. Kay is a fan. We skip the usual green curries and pad Thai and move straight down south, where chilli, turmeric and shrimp paste (gapi) rule supreme. There are gai yang gorlea chicken skewers, plump chunks of thigh marinated in a coconut-scented curry sauce. And yum hoa plee, a banana- blossom salad that explodes across the palate in a sultry bacchanal of taste and texture: the warm growl of the dried chilli and the sharpness of tamarind; the crunch of toasted coconut, cashew nuts and deep-fried shallots. Wow. Pad sa-tor has fat prawns cooked in a fragrant, punchy, homemade red chilli paste. Green stink beans (sator) add fresh bite and mustardy pungency. Then moo hong, a traditional Phuket dish with Chinese roots – gelatinous chunks of wobbling pork belly braised in a sauce sweet with palm sugar and gently spiced with black pepper and five spice. Another Phuket classic, kha-nom jeen namya poo, or crab curry with soft noodles, packs a rather more strident chilli punch. But again, there's the ever-elegant balance of the hot, sweet and salty. The key, Kay tells me, is in the quality of the gapi. Finally, nam prik kung siab, a relish with dried and smoked shrimp at its heart. Served with a jungle of crisp greenery, the dish has heat and depth and heart and soul. And leaves the tastebuds craving more. This is cooking that makes the senses holler in lusty delight. 'Eat well, live well, be happy' says a note at the bottom of the bill. After dinner at Supawan, I'm nothing short of ecstatic.
