Tourist Numbers Reduced As Drought Hits North

[george]

Tourist numbers reduced to trickle as drought hits north

MAE HONG SON: -- Tourist numbers in the northern province of Mae Hong Son are drying up as rivers and waterfalls succumb to the nation’s crippling drought, according to local national park officials.

Mr. Suwit Janyadara, an official at Nam Tok Pha Suea National Park, told reporters today that the drought was so severe that the Pha Suea waterfall had now completely dried up.

As a result, only a small handful of tourists were visiting the site each day, and were coming away disappointed.

His reports were collaborated by Miss Siri-orn Rangsiritanon, manager of Mae Hong Son TN Tours, who noted that several tour companies had abandoned trips to the northern province altogether due to the drought.

She also pointed to the fact that the Pai River, normally popular for rafting and longboat trips, had now been reduced to little more than a trickle. As a result, longboats which could once take up to eight tourists were being forced to take only 4-5 passengers to prevent the boats scraping against the riverbed.

--TNA 2005-03-20

[Miaow]

Just found the alternative for my slow dripping shower: get under one of those fire trucks that still heavily water the grass on the super highway......

Edited March 20, 2005 by Miaow

[TizMe]

As a result, longboats which could once take up to eight tourists were being forced to take only 4-5 passengers to prevent the boats scraping against the riverbed.

[Jai Dee]

As a result, only a small handful of tourists were visiting the site each day, and were coming away disappointed.

I bet they're not telling tourists before they go and still charging full price for admission though.

[buadhai]

As a result, longboats which could once take up to eight tourists were being forced to take only 4-5 passengers to prevent the boats scraping against the riverbed.

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Is that the Todd River Race?

Wait, can't be, don't see a VB stubbie anywhere.

Edited March 21, 2005 by mgnewman