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Tourist falls into deep ravine at Doi Wa Wa Jo

Tourist falls into deep ravine at Doi Wa Wa Jo

Matichon•Society•1h ago

Reader Briefing

A 30-year-old female tourist from Bangkok died after falling into a deep ravine at Doi Wa Wa Jo in Mae Hong Son.

  • •A 30-year-old female tourist from Bangkok fell into a deep ravine near a camping area at Doi Wa Wa Jo.
  • •The incident was reported around 22:00 on November 13.
  • •Rescue operations were delayed until the morning of November 14 due to steep terrain and nighttime conditions.
  • •Multiple agencies are coordinating to recover the deceased body.

Overview

  • •Around 22:00 on November 13, the Huai Hi Village Headman and forestry officials were notified that a 30-year-old female tourist from Bangkok had fallen into a deep ravine.
  • •The incident occurred near a camping area at Doi Wa Wa Jo, Ban Huai Hi, Huai Pu Ling Subdistrict, Mueang Mae Hong Son District.
  • •The Relief Foundation inspected the area after the report but could not conduct a rescue due to the steep mountains, deep ravine, and nighttime conditions.
  • •On the morning of November 14, the Huai Hi Village Headman, the Relief Foundation, Huai Pu Ling Subdistrict Administrative Organization, forestry officials, Mae Surin Waterfall National Park, and administrative officials inspected the site.
  • •A high-angle rescue team is being prepared to recover the body of the deceased from the ravine.
  • •The recovery operation is expected to take approximately 3–4 hours.
  • •Officials must prioritize safety during the operation because the area consists of steep mountains and a deep ravine.

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Key Entities

Place

Doi Wa Wa Jo(ดอยหว่าวาโจ)
The location where a tourist fell into a deep ravine.
Ban Huai Hi(บ้านห้วยฮี้)
The village area where Doi Wa Wa Jo is located.
Huai Pu Ling Subdistrict(ตำบลห้วยปูลิง)
The subdistrict where the incident occurred.
Mueang Mae Hong Son District(อำเภอเมืองแม่ฮ่องสอน)ℹ️
The district where the incident occurred.

Organization

Relief Foundation(มูลนิธิบรรเทาสาธารณภัย)
The organization that inspected the site and is assisting in the rescue operation.
Huai Pu Ling Subdistrict Administrative Organization(องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลห้วยปูลิง)
An agency that joined the site inspection on November 14.
Mae Surin Waterfall National Park(อุทยานแห่งชาติน้ำตกแม่สุรินทร์)
An agency that joined the site inspection on November 14.