snoop1130 Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Recently, a local government council led by Phansak Kaewsudjai, along with a group of administrative staff and media representatives, explored a narrow ravine in the Chom Thong district of Chiang Mai. The ravine is known to the locals as ‘Obnoi.’ With impressive rock formations and ancient inscriptions suspected to be thousands of years old, this is an enchanting spectacle reminiscent of a cave. The plan is to promote this as a natural tourist attraction soon. This narrow passage, possessing an alluring beauty akin to a grotto, is located in the Ban Tha Ruea area, Ban Pae sub-district, Chom Thong district, Chiang Mai. Originally believed to be an ancient waterway, the ravine is now intriguing due to its preserved natural beauty. The entrance of this labyrinthine space also has giant rocks adorned with ancient images and text, the meaning of which is yet to be deciphered. These have been photographed for expert linguists to study. There is a widespread belief that this site may have once been a secluded meditation spot for a Buddhist monk, owing to the art etched into the stone, reported KhaoSod. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod #news Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/chiang-mai/rediscovery-of-ancient-obnoi-ravine-chiang-mais-hidden-beauty-set-to-become-major-tourist-attraction -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-30 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Tea Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Map would be nice ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tropicalevo Posted June 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 30, 2023 13 minutes ago, Yorkshire Tea said: Map would be nice ???? Noooo. Because then hordes of tourists would show up and deface the place by scratching their names on the rocks. 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Muhendis Posted June 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 30, 2023 11 hours ago, Yorkshire Tea said: Map would be nice ???? Yes but give them time to get the ticket booths built first and erect the sign of prices for farang and Thai visitors. 1 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 12 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The plan is to promote this as a natural tourist attraction soon. Good luck. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiFelix Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 2 hours ago, Muhendis said: Yes but give them time to get the ticket booths built first and erect the sign of prices for farang and Thai visitors. plus you cant put up a MacDonalds overnight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 20 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The entrance of this labyrinthine space also has giant rocks adorned with ancient images and text, the meaning of which is yet to be deciphered Expert linguists are currently studying one inscription in an unknown script ' Kilroy was here' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 55 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said: Expert linguists are currently studying one inscription in an unknown script ' Kilroy was here' OK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 (edited) 22 hours ago, Yorkshire Tea said: Map would be nice ???? For reference: It is south of Chiang Mai off Southern ring route 108 to Mae Hong Son near the Doi Inthanon National Park. Take route 108 south to Ban Mon Hin where turn right onto minor route 3033 which will take you to Ban Pae Sub-District. About 90kms - 1 1/2 hours drive from CNX. Map - sorry, the best I can do. Edited July 1, 2023 by Burma Bill additional information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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