webfact Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Khao Yai National Park‘s iconic Haew Narok Waterfall has run dry due to prolonged drought conditions, leaving tourists with alternative picturesque natural viewpoints to enjoy. Amid rising concerns from visitors about the state of the park’s waterfalls, the head of Khao Yai National Park, Chaiya Huai Hong Thong, confirmed the impact of the dry season on the water flow. Chaiya elucidated that April marks the height of the dry season, characterised by scorching temperatures and a significant lack of rainfall, which has resulted in the drying up of streams that feed the Haew Narok Waterfall. Consequently, only small pools of water remain in the rock basins below the waterfall, a stark contrast to the rainy season when Haew Narok is a majestic five-tiered cascade, plunging over 200 metres with a thunderous roar. Despite the current absence of waterfalls, Chaiya was reassured that the park’s forest trails and scenic bridges spanning streams still offer a verdant and tranquil experience. Visitors can capture the beauty of the landscape from various vantage points, including the solitary cliff (Pha Diao Dai), the heart-stirring Pha Trom Jai viewpoint, or the serene Sai Sorn Reservoir Additionally, the park’s visitor centre provides a relaxing space for guests to learn about the park’s natural wonders and view photographs of different events and scenic spots within the park. The drought’s adverse effects on Khao Yai’s waterfalls emphasise the broader environmental challenges facing Thailand’s natural attractions. However, the resilience of the park’s ecosystems and the alternative attractions available testify to the enduring appeal of Khao Yai National Park as a destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike. Park officials continue to monitor the situation closely, hoping for the return of the rains that will restore the waterfalls to their full glory. Meanwhile, they encourage visitors to explore the diverse landscapes and wildlife that the park offers, ensuring that Khao Yai remains a top destination for those seeking the beauty and serenity of Thailand’s natural environment, reported Khaosod. Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-23 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Overlander Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 (edited) It's hard to believe such a big waterfall can go dry. Here are some good old times, filmed in January and July respectively. Edited April 23 by BMW Overlander 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 4 hours ago, webfact said: Consequently, only small pools of water remain in the rock basins below the waterfall, a stark contrast to the rainy season when Haew Narok is a majestic five-tiered cascade, plunging over 200 metres with a thunderous roar. Come the rainy season it will flow again... wait a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Ah! The Thaiger at it again. This lot are just pitiful. Apart from being a ChatGPT generated article I thought I would Google images of Haew Narok waterfall. There are many images of this waterfall and this is just one. This is what I found when I Googled "drought landscape with sun in background." Look familiar??????????? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted April 23 Popular Post Share Posted April 23 The pathetic bumf we get from the Thaiger is killing the forum which used to be a half decent source of local news and information.... All this fake reporting and AI generated BS is pathetic.... Once full Merged I wonder how quickly The Thaiger will kill off the forum.... Time for a move to the 'door'.... but the layout and usability over there is awful... 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 25 minutes ago, dinsdale said: Ah! The Thaiger at it again. This lot are just pitiful. Apart from being a ChatGPT generated article I thought I would Google images of Haew Narok waterfall. There are many images of this waterfall and this is just one. This is what I found when I Googled "drought landscape with sun in background." Look familiar??????????? They're all at it... This article in 2022: https://daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=927682 This article also in 2022: https://www.localfutures.org/the-worlds-food-systems-are-in-crisis-big-agribusiness-is-to-blame/ Even AXA... https://www.axa.com/en/insights/how-to-live-in-a-dryer-world All have exactly the same image... ALL this BS AI Generated Fake information... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gknrd Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 (edited) 16 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said: The pathetic bumf we get from the Thaiger is killing the forum which used to be a half decent source of local news and information.... All this fake reporting and AI generated BS is pathetic.... Once full Merged I wonder how quickly The Thaiger will kill off the forum.... Time for a move to the 'door'.... but the layout and usability over there is awful... The Door is eaten up with old timers that censor the crap out of that site also. I got banned about 15 years ago for some petty little thing. One of the mods banned me for life for basically no reason. I had designed a solar panel with local products for hot water and was showing it. They got mad when I would not give the plans over to them.. Knuckle draggers. Edited April 23 by Gknrd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 (edited) 9 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said: They're all at it... This article in 2022: https://daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=927682 This article also in 2022: https://www.localfutures.org/the-worlds-food-systems-are-in-crisis-big-agribusiness-is-to-blame/ Even AXA... https://www.axa.com/en/insights/how-to-live-in-a-dryer-world All have exactly the same image... ALL this BS AI Generated Fake information... Agree that's it's AI and IMO should be declared as such. As for fake information I don't agree it's just info pumped into AI to do the job they should be doing i.e. writing articles not getting AI to do it for them. I really hope these people don't call themselves journalists. Edited April 23 by dinsdale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimamey Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 4 hours ago, dinsdale said: Ah! The Thaiger at it again. This lot are just pitiful. Apart from being a ChatGPT generated article I thought I would Google images of Haew Narok waterfall. There are many images of this waterfall and this is just one. This is what I found when I Googled "drought landscape with sun in background." Look familiar??????????? I was confused about that image, but you've explained it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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