Two years ago, Tono launched the "One Man & The Sea" environmental protection project in order to appeal to the Thai people to pay more attention to the marine environment and reduce the entry of hazardous waste into the sea. It swims from Surat Thani Province in the south to Koh Samui , passing through 12 islands, the whole journey is 82 kilometers, and it took nearly a month.
After more than two years, Tono launched the "One Man & The River" environmental protection project in order to raise funds for Nakhon Panong Prefecture, Thailand and Taqu Hospital in Ganmeng Province, Laos. It swims across the Mekong , with a total distance of 15 kilometers.
At 8 o'clock that morning, a sacrificial ceremony was held. Tono's girlfriend Nychaa was wearing traditional Thai clothes and danced a sacrifice dance with two actresses, Eve and Hana.
10:9, Tono went into the water and started swimming in a swimsuit with the flags of Thailand and Laos. He was accompanied by 4 kayaks, 4 jet ski fleets, security rescue boats, and giant ships that could patrol the entire waters.
To ensure safety, Tono also carries a lifesaving float, which is used to support the body when he is tired or hungry.
At 4:50 pm, Tono successfully returned to Nakhon Palon, Thailand from the Ganmeng Province of Laos, and was warmly welcomed by the onlookers on the shore.
Later, Tono and Nychaa and others appeared at a restaurant for dinner. Diners in the restaurant
came forward to ask for a photo, and also spoke out for support and encouragement to Tono to continue his charity, which moved him to tears.
According to media reports, the amount raised by the "One Man & The Sea" environmental protection project has exceeded 68 million baht, and more than 70,000 people have donated enthusiastically, far exceeding the established goal of 16944400 baht. After the successful completion of the environmental protection project of
"One Man & The Sea" was successfully completed, Tono was very grateful. He posted a message on his personal social platform that he would become a monk at Patapanon Temple in Nakong Phanon Province for a period of time next year to repay those who support him.
In addition, Tono also explained that he will have filming and concerts in the future, so he will delay his becoming a monk next year.
Before Tono crossed the Mekong River, he not only had to film, practice singing, exercise, but also had to do swimming training, and there was almost no time to rest.
Due to overwork, Tono's health began to have problems and had to be admitted to the hospital for treatment.
In addition to physically being affected, the "One Man & The Sea" environmental protection project has also encountered many twists and turns.
Since Tono announced that he would cross the Mekong River by swimming, several professional rescuers have come forward to say that the Mekong River has deep water level and strong winds, and hope that he will be well prepared.
In addition, netizens questioned whether Tono wasted social resources, whether he had permission, and the source of funds.
Although the "One Man & The Sea" environmental protection project is full of difficulties, Tono never gave up and finally got a happy ending.
Here, the editor sincerely hopes that Tono will adhere to environmental protection charity activities, continue to spread environmental protection concepts, and allow more people to join the environmental protection family.
