A tragic accident occurred when a tourist camping overnight at Doi Waowajo, Mae Hong Son Province, fell off a cliff and died. The Department of National Parks coordinated rescue teams to the area and is currently recovering the body while raising safety measures across national parks nationwide. Tags: [accident, tourism, rescue operation, Mae Hong Son, national parks, safety measures]
On 14 Nov 2026, Mr. Yongyut Nakwiroj, Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, reported the fatal fall of a tourist from a cliff in Mae Surin Waterfall National Park, Mae Hong Son Province. He said he received an urgent report from the Protected Areas Regional Office 16, Mae Sariang branch, expressing deep regret over the incident. He immediately ordered the office director to coordinate with relevant agencies to assist and facilitate the deceased's family in receiving the body fully. He also emphasized that all national parks nationwide must tighten safety and visitor care measures to prevent such tragic incidents from recurring.Tags: [official statement, Department of National Parks, Mae Surin Waterfall National Park, safety protocols, Mae Hong Son]
Mr. Chaichan Sriyong, Director of the Protected Areas Regional Office 16, Mae Sariang branch, detailed that on 13 Nov 2026 at about 22:00, he received a report from Mr. Pratchaya Jakrapatkaew, head of Mae Surin Waterfall National Park, about an accident involving a female tourist, approximately 30 years old, who fell to her death while camping at Doi Waowajo, Ban Huai Hee, Huai Pu Ling Subdistrict, Mueang District, Mae Hong Son Province.Tags: [accident report, Mae Surin Waterfall National Park, tourist fatality, Mae Hong Son]
Initial investigation found that the deceased was traveling and camping with friends. During the incident, she left the campsite for a personal errand nearby. When friends noticed her unusually missing for a long time, they alerted porters to search the surrounding area. They found signs of slipping near a cliff and followed the trail down about 150 meters, where the tourist's body was found. Upon regaining phone signal, the porters promptly contacted park officials and rescue units.Tags: [investigation, search and rescue, tourist accident, cliff fall]
At around 02:00 on 14 Nov 2026, Mae Surin Waterfall National Park staff arrived at the campsite and assessed the situation with rescue teams. Due to the nighttime hour and the steep, rugged mountainous terrain, night operations posed a risk to rescuers. Therefore, a careful plan was developed to recover the body safely from the ravine in the morning. Recovery efforts are ongoing amid the challenging terrain. The park will provide updates on the progress.Tags: [rescue operation, terrain challenges, safety planning, recovery effort]
Mae Surin Waterfall National Park and affiliated agencies under the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation urge all tourists to exercise special caution when traveling in natural areas during this peak season, especially in steep, cliffside, or slippery nature trails that may be hazardous. Visitors are strongly advised to strictly follow staff instructions for their safety and protection of life and property.Tags: [tourist advisory, safety warning, natural areas, travel caution]
Information sourced from the official Facebook page of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.Tags: [source, Department of National Parks]