News Forum - Dutch tourist injured after falling at Phang Nga waterfall

[Thaiger]

A Dutch tourist has been injured on Monday after slipping and falling at the Thung Kamin Waterfall in the Takua Pa district of the southern province of Phang Nga. The 52 year old woman had injuries to her leg and hip, making her unable to walk. Rescuers from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Phang Nga Office arrived on the scene, and brought the woman down from the waterfall before taking her to a local hospital. This news comes after another Dutch tourist was injured in South Thailand just last month, also from slipping and falling. The 48 year old […]

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[DoUKnowWhoIAm]

Must have respect for the very slippery stones at those waterfalls.

[HolyCowCm]

When getting older one must stay aware and strong and just not think can do everything as we used to without excerise or common sense. I have ran and hiked all my life and do not throw caution to the wind. Risks, maybe still do some as nearing closer to the 60-ish age, but they are calculated more than ever now. Still climb trees and fences and hike.