Doi Wawajo closed after tourist dies in Mae Hong Son cliff fall
Namtok Mae Surin National Park has closed Doi Wawajo in Mae Hong Son until further notice after a 30-year-old woman died in a fall from a cliff.
- Doi Wawajo in Mae Hong Son has been temporarily closed after a 30-year-old female tourist died from a cliff fall.
- The closure, announced by Namtok Mae Surin National Park, is to ensure the safety of other visitors and to facilitate the work of officials.
- Rescue teams recovered the woman's body from a ravine approximately 70 meters below the summit.
Doi Wawajo in Mae Hong Son has been temporarily closed to visitors until further notice after a 30-year-old female tourist died in a fall from a cliff.
Namtok Mae Surin National Park announced the entry ban on Saturday (November 14, 2026), with immediate effect. The closure covers the Doi Wawajo area at Huai Hi village in Huai Pu Ling subdistrict, Mueang Mae Hong Son district.
Visitors asked to avoid the area
The park explained that the temporary closure was necessary to protect visitors’ lives and property and facilitate the work of officials and rescue teams.
Tourists and members of the public have been asked to refrain from entering the area and strictly follow officials’ instructions. The park apologised for the inconvenience and thanked visitors for their cooperation.
Steep terrain complicates recovery operation
Park chief Prachaya Chakrapatkaew received a report of the incident at approximately 10pm on November 13 and immediately coordinated with park officers and relevant rescue units.
Responders reached the campsite at about 2am on November 14. However, the steep mountain terrain and limited visibility at night posed risks to those taking part in the operation, prompting the teams to assess conditions and carefully plan their next steps.
Park officers, community leaders, rescue teams from Mae Hong Son and other agencies carried out the recovery operation later that morning, using ropes to descend into the ravine.
Rescuers reported recovering the woman’s body at approximately 10.45am from a location around 70 metres below the summit.
