MAE HONG SON — An American tourist expressed his gratitude to Mae Hong Son Tourist Police, rescue volunteers, and local citizens after being safely rescued from a forest in northern Thailand.
Tourist Police in Pai, Mae Hong Son Province, received a report at 9:00 AM about a foreign tourist who had lost his way in the Doi Thong forest area near Ya Po village. The authorities immediately coordinated with Pai rescue volunteers and local villagers to initiate a search operation.
The missing tourist was identified as Mr. Daniel, a 68-year-old American citizen, who became disoriented while hiking from Ya Po village to Doi Thong. The search team successfully located Mr. Daniel at 12:21 p.m. and safely escorted him back to the base point by 1:30 p.m. The tourist emerged unharmed from the ordeal and expressed his appreciation to the search team while commending the police for their efficient response.
Police Lieutenant Colonel Suwit Bunyapen, Inspector of Mae Hong Son Tourist Police, noted that incidents of tourists getting lost in Pai’s forests are relatively common. “We strongly advise tourism operators to provide thorough information to tourists and warn them about the importance of traveling with experienced guides,” he said. “Without proper guidance, such incidents tend to occur frequently.
In Mr. Daniel’s case, we’re fortunate that he emerged from the situation without any injuries or harm.
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