Mae Surin Park Closes Doi Hua Wa Jo After Fatal Fall
Mae Surin Waterfall National Park has indefinitely closed Doi Hua Wa Jo in Mae Hong Son province after a tourist fell 154 meters to their death on November 13. Park chief Pranchaya Chakrapadikaew cited the area's steep cliffs and dangerous terrain as ongoing risks to visitor safety. The closure took effect November 14 and will remain until authorities issue a new announcement.
Mae Surin Waterfall National Park Chief Pranchaya Chakrapadikaew has ordered the indefinite closure of Doi Hua Wa Jo in Ban Huai Hi, Huai Pling subdistrict, Mueang district, Mae Hong Son province, effective November 14, 2026. The order follows the death of a tourist who fell 154 meters from a cliff on November 13. The steep, mountainous terrain with sheer cliffs is deemed hazardous, and the closure aims to prevent further danger to visitors and facilitate rescue operations. Authorities urge the public to strictly avoid the area and follow official instructions until further notice.
