18 tourists lost in forest after heavy rain and flash floods

Khaosod•Society•20d ago

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Rescue operation successfully located 13 out of 18 tourists stranded by flash floods in Mae Sariang, Mae Hong Son.

•18 tourists were reported lost in the forest in Mae Hong Son after heavy rain and flash floods.
•Rescue efforts by Mae Sariang District's Volunteer Defense Corps and Mae Sariang National Park located 13 tourists.
•The stranded tourists were found safe and were brought to the Mae Sariang Immigration Checkpoint before returning home.

•On June 3, 2026, a group of 18 tourists became lost in the forest at Doi Lakhsan.
•Heavy rainfall in the area caused a sudden flash flood in the Huai Pu stream, preventing the tourists from continuing.
•The tourists sent their GPS coordinates to authorities for assistance.
•Mae Sariang District's Volunteer Defense Corps and Mae Sariang National Park officials launched a search.
•A total of 13 tourists, comprising 8 males and 5 females, were found safe.
•The rescued tourists were brought to the Mae Sariang Immigration Checkpoint for processing.
•District Chief Worasak Phanthong issued a warning to the public and tourists regarding the dangers of forest travel during the rainy season.
•Travelers are advised to be cautious of heavy rain and flash floods, to remember entry and exit routes, and to carry fully charged mobile phones and backup batteries.

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Worasak Phanthong

"Warn the public and tourists to be careful when traveling in the forest during the rainy season, due to heavy rain and sudden flash floods."

ขอเตือนประชาชนรวมไปถึงนักท่องเที่ยว ให้ระมัดระวังในการเข้าไปท่องเที่ยวในป่า ห้วงฤดูฝน เนื่องจากมีฝนตกหนักและน้ำป่าไหลหลากฉับพลัน

Mae Sariang(แม่สะเรียง)

Location in Mae Hong Son province where tourists were lost and rescued.

Mae Hong Son Province(จ.แม่ฮ่องสอน)ℹ️

Province in Thailand where the incident occurred.

Doi Lakhsan(ดอยหลักแสน)

The specific area in the forest where tourists were lost.

Huai Pu Stream(ลำน้ำห้วยปู)

The stream whose flash flood caused the tourists to become stranded.

Mae Sariang Immigration Checkpoint(ด่านตรวจคนเข้าเมืองแม่สะเรียง)

Location where rescued tourists were brought for processing.

Mae Sariang National Park(อุทยานแห่งชาติแม่สะเรียง)

Organization involved in the rescue operation of lost tourists.

Mae Sariang Volunteer Defense Corps(อส.แม่สะเรียง)

Organization that participated in the rescue of lost tourists.

Worasak Phanthong(นายวรศักดิ์ พานทอง)

District Chief of Mae Sariang who issued a warning about rainy season travel.