I regularly walk in the foothills of Doi Pui behind Wat Prattet Doi Kham and have recently noticed a closure of the Valley Cafe and proliferation of signs that , I am told, refer to National Park encroachment. I wait to see the outcome of this move that is presumably motivated by the Army as opposed to the local police who have done nothing for years.

Yep, that is my understanding of what is happening there.

What about the night safari? NP land?

What about the restaurant next to Valley Coffee, is that still open? I kind of liked that one, though food options have been less recently.

What about the restaurant next to Valley Coffee, is that still open? I kind of liked that one, though food options have been less recently.

When I cycled passed that one a few weeks ago it looked closed, no water in the pond anymore and nobody around. A shame I really liked the Khao Soi at that place.

Another couple of "gems" are gone.........whose next ?

Another couple of "gems" are gone.........whose next ?

If they are encroaching on NP, bulldoze them. Gems or not. But apply the law fairly & to everyone.