Thap Lan park closed until April because of forest fires

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PUBLISHED: 3 Feb 2025 at 13: 09

Officials review the situation in Thap Lan National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima province on Monday. (Photo: Prasit Tangprasert)
On Monday, authorities in Nakhon Ratchasima state reviewed the situation in Thap Lan National Park. ( Photo: Prasit Tangprasert )

NAKHON RATCHASIMA- Thap Lan National Park has been closed to the public for three weeks, starting soon.

Suraphan Silpasuwan, the deputy provincial government, announced on Monday that the whole park was being closed for three months to make room for guards and other organizations to combat forest fires.

He claimed that while previously unspotted in the towns of Pak Thong Chai and Khon Buri, lava may still develop in the dry climate.

Thap Lan even includes the Prachin Buri province’s Na Di city.

Mr. Suraphan warned that locals who ignore the closure and enter the park to collect exotic goods like mushrooms could face legal action.

No fixed day was given for the museum’s reopening.

Authorities and local residents met on Monday to discuss the flames position and the decision to close the park.