Entry to Mor E-Dang Cliff temporarily closed
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The Khao Phra Wihan National Park will be temporarily closed from November 4 onwards, as Thai officials are prepared for the International Court of Justice's ruling on the Preah Vihear case on November 11.
Saksit Pholsapsiri, chief of the national park in Si Sa Ket's Kantharalak District, said that this is to ensure the efficient security operations and prevent protests at the Mor E-Dang Cliff, which is near the Hindu temple.
"From November 4, tourists will be barred from reaching the cliff and the national park would be closed until the situation is deemed normal," he said.
Today, the park refused to sell tickets to six members of an anti-Thaksin group, led by Samarn Sringarm.
Saksit said that the decision was made on consultation with government security units. It was concluded that the group wanted to go to Mor E-Dang Cliff for non-tourism purposes.
The chief said that the situation near the Thai-Cambodian border is peaceful now. To assure villagers of safety, village security guards now stand ready.
