Tourist Rescued After 100m Fall in Mae Hong Son

A Thai tourist was rescued after falling more than 100 metres into a ravine while trekking in Mae Hong Son province on 20 February 2026. The incident occurred at around 4pm on Doi Huai Phai Hok near Ban Nam Hu in Huai Pu Ling subdistrict, Mueang district. The injured man, identified as Mr Somkuan Chomchuen, was unable to rescue himself and required emergency assistance.

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Colonel Yodchai Phuangwarin, commander of the Singhanat Task Force, ordered a disaster relief team from the unit to assist alongside the Mae Hong Son Disaster Relief Foundation. The rescue operation followed reports that the tourist had slipped and fallen down a steep and difficult-to-access slope while travelling with friends to study nature and camp in the area.

Initial reports indicated that a walking stick he was using to steady himself snapped, causing him to lose balance and slide into the ravine. The fall took place near a waterfall in Ban Nam Hu, with the terrain described as steep and hazardous. Emergency services were alerted to the incident before launching a coordinated response.

The foundation deployed a high-angle rope rescue team which trekked approximately one kilometre on foot to reach the casualty. Rescuers assessed his condition, provided first aid and carefully extracted him from the ravine using rope rescue systems designed for steep terrain. The operation was conducted with support from Sri Sangwan Hospital, the Singhanat Task Force and the Mae Hong Son Airport high-angle rescue team.

Mr Somkuan was transported to Sri Sangwan Hospital for further medical treatment. Authorities confirmed that all personnel involved in the mission returned safely to base at 7.10pm. The operation was reported to have concluded smoothly, with no injuries among rescue teams.

Khoasod reported the incident highlights the risks associated with trekking in remote mountainous areas, particularly where terrain is steep and access is limited. Officials did not provide further details about the extent of the tourist’s injuries but confirmed he was receiving ongoing medical care.

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Key Takeaways

• A Thai tourist fell more than 100 metres into a ravine on Doi Huai Phai Hok on 20 February 2026.

• The fall occurred after a walking stick snapped while he was trekking to camp near Ban Nam Hu.

• Military and specialist rope rescue teams extracted him safely and transported him to Sri Sangwan Hospital.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 22 Feb 2026

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