Climbing restrictions loom for tourists at sacred Khao Klang Nok

[snoop1130]

 

Phetchabun’s Si Thep Historical Park may soon restrict tourists from climbing Khao Klang Nok, a ruin considered sacred by locals. The move comes in response to the increasing number of visitors following the park’s declaration as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on September 19.

 

Locals expressed concerns about the influx of tourists, many of whom have been climbing Khao Klang Nok, situated approximately 2 kilometres from the ancient town remains within the park.

 

The hill, a massive, collapsed structure constructed from brick and laterite, measures about 64 metres on each side and stands 20 metres high. The district chief, Weerawat Wattanawongphreuk, raised these concerns with the head of the Si Thep Historical Park. He suggested that preventing visitors from scaling the hill could soon be an implemented measure.

 

Despite the current allowance for tourists to ascend to the peak of the hill, many ancient relics and stupas, revered by local Buddhists, are located there. The district chief considered the act of climbing these sacred sites inappropriate, reported Bangkok Post.

 

By Mitch Connor

Caption: Visitors climbing on top of Khao Klang Nok at Si Thep Historical Park. Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-26

 

- 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.

 

Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

[bluejets]

About time too..........tourists take too many liberties with others traditions etc. 

Most of the time from pure ignorance and don't give a toss attitude.

[webfact]

Tourist surge at Si Thep sparks concerns over sacred site damage
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Thailand Tourism Directory.

 

An unexpected surge in tourists at Si Thep Historical Park, recently declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on September 19, sparked concerns among locals in Phetchabun. The locals are worried about the increasing number of visitors scaling Khao Klang Nok, a historical site within the park.

 

The site, considered sacred and located approximately 2 kilometres from the old city ruins, is revered by the community, who believe that climbing it is inappropriate and potentially damaging.

 

Khao Klang Nok is a collapsed brick and laterite stupa, extending 64 metres on each side and standing 20 metres tall. The hill is home to several valuable relics, like ancient stupas that are held in high esteem by local Buddhists, reported Bangkok Post.

Weerawat Wattanawongphreuk, the district chief, shared these concerns with the head of Si Thep Historical Park earlier this week. Weerawat suggested that the park might soon enforce a ban on climbing Khao Klang Nok to preserve its sanctity and protect its historical value. Presently, the park authorities permit visitors to climb to the hill’s summit.

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-27

 

- 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.

 

Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

[PETERTHEEATER]

23 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The district chief considered the act of climbing these sacred sites inappropriate,

Absolutely. They should be made to crawl after paying an admission fee????