Flash Flood Sweeps Tourist at Mae Sa Waterfall; Rescued in Time
A flash flood at Mae Sa Waterfall in Chiang Mai swept away a tourist on August 15, but park staff and bystanders rescued her before she was taken to hospital for treatment.
At 3 p.m. on August 15, 2025, a flash flood suddenly struck Mae Sa Waterfall in Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai, within Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, while multiple tourists were enjoying the water. A tourist captured video of the incident and posted it on Facebook under the account Arttie Martin, describing how officials had just blown a whistle before the rapid current swept away a swimmer. "It happened so fast," the post read.
Doi Suthep-Pui National Park staff immediately rushed to assist the tourist caught in the flood. Foreign tourists and male visitors also helped rescue an affected female tourist. Park officials and bystanders called for help as the current carried the swimmer downstream. Staff and other tourists managed to rescue the person and checked for any missing individuals. Red flags and ropes were put up around Mae Sa Waterfall to prevent tourists from swimming during this period.
Doi Suthep-Pui National Park reported that one tourist was swept by the flood and complained of pain and dizziness. Officials coordinated with Mae Rim Subdistrict Municipality to transport the victim to a hospital for further medical treatment.
