Thailand Skydiver Sets World Record After Landing On Highest Active Volcano

A skydiver from Thailand has entered the Guinness World Records books after completing the highest-altitude landing from a skydive on the world’s tallest active volcano.

Tanaboworn Sirikunakornkun, popularly known as “Super Toom”, landed on Ojos del Salado in Chile at an altitude of 5,442 metres (17,854 feet) above sea level on March 14, surpassing the previous record of 5,317 metres set in 2023.

“The view was incredibly beautiful,” he said, according to the Guinness World Records website. “Unlike anything I had ever seen before. It is a truly amazing place, with colours created by various minerals that make the volcano look like a rainbow,” he added.

The jump was organised with support from HALO2, Atacamacopter, Chile’s DGAC and Spondylus.

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48-year-old entrepreneur and university professor only began skydiving in 2024 but has already completed around 1,250 jumps. He said one of his motivations for attempting the feat was to bring recognition to Thailand on the global stage.

Explaining why the team selected Ojos del Salado for the record attempt, Super Toom said: “Because it was a location that I, along with the project directors PH and Nadia and the team, found interesting. After exploring it, we discovered the incredible beauty of the highest volcano in the world.”

He also spoke about the origins of his nickname, saying “Toom” was given by his parents, while “Super” was later added to symbolise strength and responsibility.

Following the successful jump, he said he felt “proud and deeply moved” after learning the record had been officially recognised.

“Every human has special abilities within themselves. Everyone can be ‘Super’ in their own way. We begin great things by doing them for our families and for the greater good,” He further said.

“Just remember, don’t let anyone look down on or destroy your dreams. Stay determined, dedicated, disciplined – and the universe will grant you strength,” he added.

He now hopes to pursue another world record attempt in Thailand.