Village chiefs and people living near the “Mon Mork Tawan”, a misty hill made popular among local tourists via social media, have been advised to prepare for an influx of travellers by setting clear guidelines on traffic control and waste disposal.

The popular annual festival known as “See san hang Doi Tung” or “Colours of Doi Tung” is back for its sixth edition and the highest cultural walking street market in Thailand is open all day from 8am to 6pm until January 12.