Cave where 12 boys, football coach were trapped opens for guided tour


Something worth seeing: A file pic showing people visiting the cave in the Mae Sai district of Chiang Rai province. — AFP

A limited number of tourists who strive for adventure are able to visit Chambers 2 and 3 of Tham Luang Cave in Chiang Rai province.

The cave is a part of Tham Luang-Khun Nam Nang Non National Park, and became famous after the breathtaking rescue of the Wild Boar children’s football team of 12 boys and their coach in June 2018.

Registration for trips into the cave opened on Dec 15. Initially, the trip will be organised twice, in the mornings and afternoons, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Eligible tourists can go on a two- to four-hour exploration of the 700m-deep route, where they will see stalactites, rocks and holes that made rescuing the team difficult.

The cave trip costs 950 baht (RM127) per person for Thai tourists and 1,500 baht (RM200) per person for foreign tourists. Fees for equipment and accident insurance are not included.

Tourists must register at least 15 days before their visit and the national park will check weather conditions and inform applicants within seven days on whether they can go on the trip.

Eligible visitors must show their identity card and proof of registration when they arrive at the park. Those who have not registered in advance will not be allowed to enter Chambers 2 and 3 of the cave. — The Nation/ANN

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