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Thailand's national parks may close
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Monday, 15 October 2007 |
Thailand will consider permanently closing its national parks for the safety of tourists during the rainy season.
Chalermsak Wanichsombat, director-general of the national park, wildlife and plant conservation department said that for the safety of tourists, park authorities are authorised to immediately close any national park considered unsafe.Meanwhile, a rescue team leader confirmed a death toll of six foreign tourists, including three children, and two local Thai guides after there were swept away by a flash flood during a cave tour in Surat Thani.
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