Pa La-U waterfall in Hua Hin closed due to runoff

Runoff, triggered by heavy rain, flows under a bridge on the approach to the popular Pa La-U waterfall, about 60 kilometres west of Hua Hin town. (Photo: Chaiwat Satyaem)
Runoff, triggered by heavy rains, flows under a gate on the method to the common Pa La-U river, about 60 miles north of Hua Hin town. ( Photo: Chaiwat Satyaem )

After discharge, which was triggered by days of heavy rains, made the approach to the well-known tourist attraction in Kaeng Krachan National Park harmful, PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN- Pa La-U river in Hua Hin has been closed to tourists.

According to Somchet Chantana, director of the Protected Areas Regional Office 3, a continual amount of rain has created a stable accumulation of water at the site, which causes runoff with dark colored sediment.

According to Mongkol Chaipakdee, the park’s director, wet roads have become a threat to visitors and for outdoor purposes.

Mr. Mongkol informed him on Saturday that the Hua Hin region of Prachuap Khiri Khan state was still impacted by the persistent heavy rain that was pounding the Huai Sat Yai. &nbsp,

Park authorities decided to close the river from Friday until the situation returned to normal, according to Mr. Somchet, to avoid potential threat to visitors.

Pa La-U, located about 60 miles north of Hua Hin, is a big drop with 11 levels straddling the boundary with Myanmar. Swimming is permitted in the first through second levels. The most stunning of the seven tiers is the one with the largest pool set in a shaded bush.

Because the first to eighth tiers of the fountain require climbing over rough rocks, the majority of visitors are attracted to its natural beauty. &nbsp,

Pa La-u waterfall with 15 tiers is hit by forest runoff due to days of heavy rain. (Photo: Chaiwat Satyaem)

Heavy rains has flooded the supply and swollen the path leading to the Pa La-U river. ( Photo: Chaiwat Satyaem )