Doi Wa Wa Jo Closed Indefinitely Following Fatal Accident
Mae Surin Waterfall National Park has closed the Doi Wa Wa Jo area after a tourist died in a 154-meter fall.
On November 14, 2026, officials from Mae Surin Waterfall National Park in Mae Hong Son province announced an indefinite closure of the Doi Wa Wa Jo area, located near Ban Huai Hi. This decision follows a tragic incident on November 13, 2026, in which a tourist fell 154 meters from a cliff near a camping site and died. Pratchaya Chakkraphatkaew, the head of the national park, issued the order to restrict access to the area, citing the steep, hazardous terrain and the need to ensure public safety. The closure is intended to prevent further accidents and to facilitate ongoing operations by rescue teams and park authorities. Visitors are strictly prohibited from entering the designated zone until further notice. Travelers and residents are urged to comply with all instructions provided by park officials to avoid potential risks to life and property. While the park has confirmed the closure, details regarding the identity of the victim or specific safety improvements planned for the site remain to be confirmed by local authorities.
