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Pha Mo E-Daeng reopens for trial after border conflict

Pha Mo E-Daeng reopens for trial after border conflict

Khaosod•Society•12m ago

Reader Briefing

Pha Mo E-Daeng in Si Sa Ket Province has reopened for trial visits after being closed for over 1 year and 4 months due to border clashes.

  • •Pha Mo E-Daeng reopened for trial visits on October 17, 2026.
  • •The area had been closed since July 24, 2025, following clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border.
  • •More than 800 tourists registered on the first day, exceeding the daily limit of 700 people.
  • •The site is currently open for trial only on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 to 16:30.

Overview

  • •Pha Mo E-Daeng reopened for trial visits on October 17, 2026, after closing since July 24, 2025.
  • •Khao Phra Wiharn National Park closed the area for over 1 year and 4 months due to clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border.
  • •Khao Phra Wiharn National Park, Border Patrol Police, Suranaree Force, and Kantharalak District administration established registration and inspection points for tourists.
  • •More than 800 tourists registered to visit on the first day, despite a set limit of 700 people per day.
  • •Kantharalak District and local communities organized welcoming activities, including Apsara dances at Don Trual Castle and local snacks provided by three ethnic groups.
  • •The site is currently open for trial on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 to 16:30.
  • •Kantharalak District may consider opening the site every day if the response is positive and the local situation remains normal.

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Key Entities

Place

Pha Mo E-Daeng(ผามออีแดง)
A tourist destination in Si Sa Ket Province known for its forest views and mist.
Si Sa Ket Province(จ.ศรีสะเกษ)ℹ️
The province where Pha Mo E-Daeng is located.
Lan Hak(ลานฮัก)
A highlight tourist spot at Pha Mo E-Daeng.
Lan Kod(ลานกอด)
A highlight tourist spot at Pha Mo E-Daeng.
Don Trual Castle(ปราสาทโดนตรวล)
A site within the area where Apsara dance performances are held.
Phum Srol Village(หมู่บ้านภูมิชรอล)
A village located in Sao Thong Chai Subdistrict, Kantharalak District.
Sao Thong Chai Subdistrict(ต.เสาธงชัย)
The subdistrict where Phum Srol Village is located.
Kantharalak District(อ.กันทรลักษ์)ℹ️
The district overseeing the trial reopening of Pha Mo E-Daeng.

Organization

Khao Phra Wiharn National Park(อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาพระวิหาร)
The national park authority managing the Pha Mo E-Daeng area.
Border Patrol Police(ตำรวจตระเวนชายแดน)ℹ️
Security force providing tourist registration and inspection services.
Suranaree Force(ทหารกองกำลังสุรนารี)
Military force providing tourist registration and inspection services.
Kantharalak District Administration(ฝ่ายปกครองอำเภอกันทรลักษ์)
Local government body providing tourist registration and inspection services.

Person

Ms. Praphatsara(น.ส.ประภัสรา)
A tourist from Ubon Ratchathani Province visiting Pha Mo E-Daeng.
Chief Petty Officer First Class Somkhuan Singkham(จ่าเอกสมควร สิงห์คำ)
The District Officer of Kantharalak.