Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation’s director-general Thanya Netithammakun yesterday warned tourists to stay alcohol-free inside national parks. “Those found drinking alcohol will also be immediately expelled from national parks,” he added. These banners will be installed at national parks across the country to ensure all tourists comply with the rule. Rules banning alcohol beverages at national parks were introduced in late 2010 after a fatal stabbing inside the Khao Yai National Park. Thanya said his department was worried that drunkenness would cause accidents, further loss of life or property damage at national parks.

Source: The Nation Bangkok December 03, 2017 18:18 UTC