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Grooch

Thursday, June 13, 2002 - 07:25 am EditMoveDeleteIP
From the NY Post:


SURVIVOR' CASTAWAYS THAI UP FOR SERIES #5

June 13, 2002 --
THE latest group of castaways arrived in Thailand and began filming "Survivor 5" this week.

But unlike this past spring's contestants on the island of Nuku Hiva, near Tahiti - whose greatest threat (besides themselves) were nasty biting flies called No-Nos - the new batch of contestants may have to contend with a collection of venomous snakes, including King Cobras and temperamental wild buffalo that are known to charge at humans.

The fifth show is being filmed on Tarutao Island, a former prison-turned-national park located miles off the coast of the Asian kingdom.

The show's cast and crew arrived on Taruto's Sai Yaow Beach Tuesday in an elaborate opening segment that incorporated more than 27 fishing boats and 200 villagers from the local area, according to a Bankok news reports.

Concerned about the controversy that surrounded the filming of Leonardo DiCaprio's 2000 film "The Beach" on the Ko Tarutao Marine National Park, Tarutao National Park chief Suthichai Viriyakoson told the crew that hunting will not be allowed, and neither will destruction to the environment. That includes the chopping down of trees for shelter.

The show's producers reportedly irritated some locals when they requested that local fishing boats stay at least two kilometers away from the island while "Survivor" is being filmed.


- Post TV Staff

Grooch

Thursday, June 13, 2002 - 07:52 am EditMoveDeleteIP
'Survivor' payday for people in Satun

Published on Jun 11, 2002

The reality television series "Survivor Thailand", being shot on Ko Tarutao Marine National Park, generated at least Bt1 million for the province on the first day of filming, said Satun Governor Vichit Vichaisarn.

At 10am yesterday, police and provincial officials, including Vichit, arrived on Tarutao's Sai Yaow Beach, were the show is being filmed.

Its makers, major US television network CBS, has promised to involve locals in the filming.

In the first shoot yesterday over 200 villagers and 27 fishing boats were used.

Before filming began, the CBS production team and the 16 participants in the hit reality series donated sports equipment to a village school and visited a local mosque.

Santi Paitoon, location manager for "Survivor", said the first scene was shot at a fishing village, although weather conditions were far from ideal.

However, he said the scenery at Sai Yaow Beach was ideal for filming.

Vichit said he had briefed the "Survivor" crew and participants on the importance of preserving the environment.

At least one Bt1 million had been injected into the local community so far, he said.

Vichit added that several local people were reaping the benefits of the reality series being filmed on the island.

Meanwhile, the request by the "Survivor" production crew for fishing boats to stay at least two kilometres away from the island could cause concern among local fishing people, although there have been no reports of complaints so far.

Chidchai Omsapsin, the president of the Satun Fishery Association, said the issue was not raised by any members at a meeting yesterday.

The association represents fishing people throughout the province.

"I understand that the fishing people who might have been affected by the decision are operators of small fishing boats located close to the island. "During a storm, sometimes these boats have to seek shelter near the island," Chidchai said.

He said that few fishing boats usually come close to Tarutao and the effect of the temporary limitations requested by the "Survivor" crew would likely be minimal.

The Satun Fishery Association has, however, said it was ready to represent any fishing people who might want to lodge a complaint against the CBS crew.

It is estimated that up to 200 to 300 fishing boats could be affected by the "Survivor" production crew's request to keep the fishing boats at least two kilometres away from the island for the rest of the month.







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Grooch

Thursday, June 13, 2002 - 08:03 am EditMoveDeleteIP
From the Bangkok Post

Filming of show on Tarutao island upsetting fishermen


Kultida Samabuddhi

Fishermen in Satun province say the Survivor reality show on Tarutao island is costing them money.

Since filming began this month the production team had stopped fishing boats from docking at the island. Boats were also unable to fish in waters within two kilometres of the shore.

``The company uses patrol boats to stop our boats getting near. This is hurting fishermen because marine life is plentiful in the area. Moreover, we have to dock at the island to get fresh water,'' said Nan Sayan, member of the Satun Fishermen Group.

The National Film Board and the Forestry Department granted CBS the right to make the television show in April. Filming runs until July 18.

Suthichai Viriyakosol, chief of Tarutao marine national park, said fishing boats could disrupt shooting. The production crew had no choice but to keep them away.

``The show takes only 40 days, which is not so long. I hope the locals will co-operate with the company,'' said Mr Suthichai.

He said 250 staff were taking part in the production. Forestry chief Plodprasop Suraswadi had told nine officers to monitor filming.

M.L. Sidhichai Jayanit, the National Film Board's secretary, meanwhile, denied CBS staff stopped fishermen from landing at the island.

``There is no report that CBS has been using patrol boats to chase fishermen away. The board would stop the company doing such a thing.

``The island is closed at the moment because it is the monsoon season. Very few fishermen visit the island,'' said M.L. Sidhichai. Around 100 local people had been hired to work on the production, he said.

Theowl

Thursday, June 13, 2002 - 09:12 am EditMoveDeleteIP
HOOO HOOOO!!! Here it comes!! Thank you so much Grooch!!

Theowl

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 10:48 am EditMoveDeleteIP
65 DAYS AND 6 HOURS AND 7 MINUTES!!! HOOO HOOOO!!!!

Just released by CBS. Survivor Thailand will debut on Sept. 19!! HOOO HOOOO!!!!

Car54

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 03:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
No freakin way! Aw NOW I am really excited. Thanks, Owl!

Moondance

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 03:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I can't wait... THANKS OwlLady! & G too!!!!

Mamaanja

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 03:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Sept. 19th?? Yes!!! That is the best news I've heard all day. That will be here before we know it.

Webkitty

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 04:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad to see you back Owl

Theowl

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 04:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Car, Moonie and WebKitty!! I'm back for now, until my WebTV screws up again!! Boy, was that frustrating!! I had to call Abby to get my BB fix. Wow!! Survivor and Amazing Race coming within a month of each other!! HOOO HOOOO!!!!

Moondance

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 04:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
You better get it fixed Missy... we NEED you!:)

Theowl

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 04:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, so far, so good. I just can't turn it off, cause it might not come back on!!

When do I start your countdown, MsMoonie????

Moondance

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 04:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I should sign the lease this Friday so it's close!:)

Fruitbat

Wednesday, July 17, 2002 - 04:04 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Grooch. This is my favorite reality show. Delighted to hear it is coming so soon.