webfact Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Picture: Daily News The chief of Thailand's oldest national park has warned motorists not to stop to take pictures on one of it's most picturesque roads. Daily News called Thanarach Road that runs through the Khao Yai park to the Huay Sawat waterfall a romantic but deadly route. Park chief Adisak Phusitwongsanuyut said that the road was opened about 40 years ago but recently there had been motorcycle fatalities caused by people stopping to take pictures of the view. He called for people not to stop on the road but pull off at safe viewing and scenic spots designated by park signage. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-10-13 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wprime Posted October 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2021 Love this road but it's true you should be aware of the local wildlife. I was going around a bend at one point and this buffalo came around on the wrong side of the road at about 80km/h driving a pickup truck. Thankfully I was taking it slow enjoying the sights but if I was cruising any faster I would've hit the thing. 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post overherebc Posted October 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, wprime said: Love this road but it's true you should be aware of the local wildlife. I was going around a bend at one point and this buffalo came around on the wrong side of the road at about 80km/h driving a pickup truck. Thankfully I was taking it slow enjoying the sights but if I was cruising any faster I would've hit the thing. Had the Buffalo been drinking? 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbkk Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 3 hours ago, overherebc said: Had the Buffalo been drinking? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rampant Rabbit Posted October 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2021 (edited) 14 minutes ago, rbkk said: Think yourself lucky it wasnt his friend Edited October 13, 2021 by Rampant Rabbit 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 4 hours ago, overherebc said: Had the Buffalo been drinking? Drunk as a skunk.???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieroaming Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 The national park authorities could build a small layby in order for tourists to take photos without getting smashed by other vehicles if there is sufficient space that gives a good viewing platform. After all they are charging entry to the national park, so some expenditure on park safety upgrades might increase future tourist volumes when these beauty spots are uploaded to social media for the general populous to view and admire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbkk Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Aussieroaming said: The national park authorities could build a small layby in order for tourists to take photos without getting smashed by other vehicles if there is sufficient space that gives a good viewing platform. After all they are charging entry to the national park, so some expenditure on park safety upgrades might increase future tourist volumes when these beauty spots are uploaded to social media for the general populous to view and admire. Perhaps 2 lay-bys, one being 10x the size of the other based on entrance the fee ratios. (400 baht foreigner price/ 40 baht Thai price) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRToMRT Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Aussieroaming said: The national park authorities could build a small layby in order for tourists to take photos without getting smashed by other vehicles There are already, quite a few. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajae Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 the amount of times you come around a bend and find some idiot has stopped in the driving lane to take pics etc has been a problem for years here, too many lack any common road sense what so ever and do not consider any other road users at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Beware of straight roads and candy crush driving the chief means ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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