Part of Khao Luang cave declared off-limits after rocks fall

Part of Khao Luang cave declared off-limits after rocks fall

Provincial authorities on Wednesday (Aug 30) inspected Khao Luang cave in Phetchaburi province for safety reason after ceiling rocks fell and narrowly missed Chinese tourists.

The team was headed by the governor Mrs Chatraporn Rajdusadee and joined by chiefs of the Phra Nakhon Khiri National Museum, and environmental office.

About 5-6 ceiling rocks fell as a group of Chinese tourists was visiting the cave on Sunday (Aug 27). The rocks weigh about 50 kilograms each.

Although nobody was hurt but some artifacts in the cave were damaged as well as the ancient floor tiles near the main Buddha statue which dated to King Rama 4 and King Rama 5 era.

Caretaker of the cave said the falling rocks forced the tourists to run in panic. But no one was hurt.

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