Ban Jabo (Mae Hong Son)
The popular viewpoint in Ban Jabo (Mae Hong Son), an ethnic Lahu village, has been closed after a landslide. Tropical Storm Sinlaku has been causing heavy rain in the area for several days.
The viewpoint has been damaged as well as shops that depend on tourists and are therefore closed until further notice.
Ban Jabo is popular for its beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, which are often shrouded in fog. Many Thai and tourists visit the point to take pictures.
Tropical storm
Tropical storm Sinlaku has caused a lot of inconvenience and problems in 13 provinces in the North and Isan. At least 12.689 homes in 32 districts of 13 provinces were damaged and three people were killed.
In the north, Chiang Rai province has been hardest hit. The damage was particularly significant in Nan, where 668 houses were flooded. In Mae Hong Son, disaster threatens due to a water and mud flow from the mountains. Roads were blocked and power lines and homes were damaged. The run-off was so violent that the residents had to flee their homes in a hurry to higher ground.
In the northeast, five provinces were affected, Loei the worst where 795 houses were flooded.
Source: Bangkok Post
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