Chiang Mai Canyon operator to appeal against suspension order
Chiang Mai Grand Canyon operator is prepared to file a petition against the invocation of National Council for Peace and Order's order No. 50, which suspends his business for 15 working days.
The order went into effect on February 23. Chiang Mai governor invoked the order following fatal accidents at some tourist attractions that offer adventurous activities.
Chatkarin Trakul-insan, the operator of Chiang Mai Grand Canyon, said that previous accidents were caused by negligence. However, safety is the focus at his property which was just opened three years ago. Rafts are located every 10 metres and guards are on duty at all time. He insisted that only minor accidents were reported at his property and all cases were well taken of.
He said that he received no official order. But to comply with the NCPO order, all tourists are barred from jumping from the 15-metre cliff. He said as the cliff jumping was a major attraction, the order has reduced the number of visitors by half during February 23-24.
He added that the petition would be soon submitted to the governor, urging for the revocation or the NCPO order.
