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	The so-called Grand Canyon in Chiang Mai&rsquo;s Hang Dong district is renowned for its emerald-coloured ponds and scenic landscape.&nbsp;</div>
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	CCTV recordings from September 10 show a Thai tourist being hit by another while in a pond, being rendered unconscious and quickly sinking. Police are investigating the death and are preparing to press charges of recklessness.</div>
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	Chiang Mai police chief Pol Colonel Preecha Wimonchaijit yesterday joined officials inspecting the area and talked to Chakarin Trakooninsan, who operates a tourist service in the area.</div>
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	&ldquo;During the meeting, we found that the operator had not sought a licence [designating the area] as a tourist site yet,&rdquo; Preecha said. &ldquo;There are no clear regulations either, so we will need to further discuss this case.&rdquo;&nbsp;</div>

‘Grand Canyon’ safety probe

CHIANG MAI’S Grand Canyon has been closed temporarily pending a safety review in the area, after a tourist drowned earlier this month.