Online reality travel in Thailand event

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I hope this doesnt get flagged as spam, but those interested in reality TV may enjoy the Ultimate Thailand Explorers. The Ultimate Thailand Explorers competition is an integrated on-line travel event in which travelers from across the globe submitted audition videos for the opportunity to travel to Thailand for a chance to win $15,000 in cash and prizes.

From the current field of 25 semifinalist teams, five teams of finalists will be selected from an online, global audience and will be provided with once-in-a-lifetime opportunities: 6 all-expenses-paid days exploring the attractions in five of Thailand’s world famous holiday destinations: Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, and Koh Samui.

Each day the finalist teams of competitors must visit the many fantastic attractions and activities at their chosen destinations and then share their experiences with the online community by uploading videos, photos, and stories on various websites including, youtube, facebook, twitter, and blogs.

Online voters will choose the winners who will be crowned the Ultimate Thailand Explorers and receive $15,000 in cash and prizes. Registration for voting can be done through the website [Only registered and activated users can see links. Either login above or Register Now] the voting period for the Semi-Finalist round will last until November 12, 2009 and the finals will begin on December 1.

After the voting period ends, two lucky voters will be selected from a lucky draw and will receive a holiday package, an HTC mobile phone, and many other prizes worth a total of $2,500 USD per prize package.

The videos are highly entertaining and the forum on the UTE Facebook fanpage is very lively. If you are interested in reality TV this is a pretty fun event.