webfact Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Thailand plans extra security measures at 'world famous' cave: PM Police stand guard near the Tham Luang cave complex in the northern province of Chiang Rai, Thailand, July 9, 2018. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's prime minister said on Tuesday extra precautions would have be implemented to safeguard tourists who want to visit a cave where 12 boys and their soccer coach were trapped for more than two weeks. The search and dramatic rescue operation to retrieve the 13 from the cave in the northern province of Chiang Rai has attracted global interest and dominated headlines around the world, putting the ThamLuang cave complex firmly on the map. Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha warned that safety measures would have to be put in place inside and outside the cave. "In future, we have to monitor the entrance and exit to the cave. This cave has become world famous … we have to install more lights inside the cave and put up signs," Prayuth told reporters in Bangkok. "It's a dangerous cave," said Prayuth, adding that the cave would be closed to the public for a while until "everything is in order". He did not elaborate. A rescue mission was launched on Sunday and four of the boys were brought out that day and four on Monday. Officials hope the last four boys and their coach will all be out on Tuesday. The 12 boys and their soccer coach went missing on June 23 when they were exploring the cave after soccer practice, just before a rainy season downpour flooded the complex. British divers found the 13, huddled on a muddy bank in a partly flooded chamber several kilometres inside the complex on Monday last week. Visitors are advised not to enter the cave during the rainy season because it is known to be prone to flooding. Last week, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said it planned to promote the Tham Luang cave as a tourist attraction after it featured so prominently in the news. "The cave has become of interest for both local and foreign travelers," Karuna Dechatiwong, TAT director in Chiang Rai province, told media. Mountainous northern Thailand is riddled with caves. Some have become places of Buddhist worship over the years, with Buddha images placed inside. Many have never been explored. (Reporting by Amy Sawitta Lefevre, Panarat Thepgumpanat and Pracha Hariraksapitak; Editing by Robert Birsel) -- © Copyright Reuters 2018-07-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Would this be a gate with a secure lock by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Door stable bolted horse? But certainly add a ticket booth for tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 "...closed to the public for a while until "everything is in order". He did not elaborate." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, CGW said: Would this be a gate with a secure lock by any chance? If common sense prevails there will be prefabricated gate and a ready mix concrete truck on standby to lock it in place in anticipation of the brainless wanting to "experience the environment". And that by no means rules out " media hounds" ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Dumbastheycome said: If common sense prevails there will be prefabricated gate and a ready mix concrete truck on standby to lock it in place in anticipation of the brainless wanting to "experience the environment". And that by no means rules out " media hounds" ! Could the "media hounds" not be given an exception? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Does this guy not have a Press Officer that can do a better job ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coulson Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 28 minutes ago, webfact said: put up signs," Prayuth told reporters Oh don't worry, there'll be signs up in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcula Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Trying to figure out how to draw a Do Not Enter sign on the cave wall. That's gonna be a tough one without the ability to use modern tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 7 minutes ago, Thailand said: Door stable bolted horse? But certainly add a ticket booth for tourists. Rather too cynical. AS mentioned above there are many caves which remain open to the public. Even this one has a warning about entry past a nominated date. That on this occasion nature circumvented the intent of the warning will no doubt create incentive to "police/control" entry to this now infamous cave if not many more. However to go with the cynical perspective this cave complex is now more detailed in survey than ever before. Not by virtue of fanatical weekend Speleologists but more by technology that is not even earth bound! But due to the recent events no doubt some increase in ghoulish interest will be attractive. So why not a ticket booth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 19 minutes ago, CGW said: Could the "media hounds" not be given an exception? ? Why? Why have they been removed to a distance now? Paparazzi are a menace. Ambulance Chasers with no humanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 6 minutes ago, Darcula said: Trying to figure out how to draw a Do Not Enter sign on the cave wall. That's gonna be a tough one without the ability to use modern tools. Hmmm. So you envisage a sign on the cave wall and ponder how to make it. Your cave has no decorations ? I am sure Thai personell will provide some superior signage outside with the tools they already have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 I wish I could see this in a more favorable light, But I see today that Thailand plans to make this cave a tourist destination. Really? Can it get anymore crass than that? Make a buck off anything? This belittles the bravery and sacrifice of the rescuers. If you want people to visit the site to acknowledge this bravery, make it free for all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Lawrence Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Hilton maybe interested Jumper? Turn it into a 5 star hotel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 1 hour ago, CGW said: Would this be a gate with a secure lock by any chance? More likely turnstiles with a secure coin slot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 7 minutes ago, Chris Lawrence said: Hilton maybe interested Jumper? Turn it into a 5 star hotel? Look, I understand that there will be interest in this area. But who should profit? IMHO maybe the rescue organizations who invested money, time and personnel should get some sort of recompense. Again IMHO the boys and their families should not gain anything from their reckless decision to enter the caves, The boys and their coach made a bad decision, but not a capital crime. They deserved to be rescued. But let's give credit where credit is due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Tunnel vision... (please excuse the intended pun) What about the hundreds of other caves in Thailand ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Why not just stuff it full of man made concrete crap and pwetty wibbons and call it a "Shrine"..................thats what they do to most caves here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lingba Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 security?....in Thailand?...…..am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 How about promoting the tour boat company down south.. specializing in the Chinese RMB.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamyai3 Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Rather than ruin the natural beauty of these caves by putting up large iron gates and concrete constructions out front (what kid has never found a way to climb over a gate?), why not appoint a guard to cover the entrance during the rainy season? This would be a government position and the perfect deployment to an inactive post for someone involved in corruption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 4 minutes ago, lamyai3 said: Rather than ruin the natural beauty of these caves by putting up large iron gates and concrete constructions out front (what kid has never found a way to climb over a gate?), why not appoint a guard to cover the entrance during the rainy season? This would be a government position and the perfect deployment to an inactive post for someone involved in corruption. Yeah......................100 Baht to get in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamyai3 Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 41 minutes ago, sanemax said: Yeah......................100 Baht to get in? Yes, that would happen without question! But how satisfying would it be to read that when some slimeball gets transferred to an inactive post, it didn't mean a cushy desk job, but four months in front of a cave in the rain, on a plastic chair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irwinfc Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 it will be more secure, alright. because soon enough, people will have to pay to enter the cave. just light up a stick of dynamite at the cave entrance and forget about it. one can't be too sure. more geniuses (youtubers and attention-seekers, for example) might stop by the cave and think it's cool to ignore warning signs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 14 hours ago, webfact said: Thailand plans extra security measures at 'world famous' cave: PM yes world "in"famous for all the wrong reason next they'll be selling tickets shame on them trying turn this very dangerous place where people risked their lives to turn this into a happy ending - shame on them block it up for good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 A defamatory post has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 A lot of comments about Thailand trying to profit from this near disaster, however, no-one has yet mentioned the fact that Hollywood producers are already here looking to make a movie out of it. Who would garner the riches from that I wonder......? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colabamumbai Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Close the cave forever, prevent another trajedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elwood Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 4 hours ago, lamyai3 said: Rather than ruin the natural beauty of these caves by putting up large iron gates and concrete constructions out front (what kid has never found a way to climb over a gate?), why not appoint a guard to cover the entrance during the rainy season? This would be a government position and the perfect deployment to an inactive post for someone involved in corruption. It seems that there was supposed to be an attendant there. The chief of the National Park and Wildlife Dept. has said "there was a mistake" (Bangkok Post) - no attendant, no barrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayBangkok Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 16 hours ago, Thailand said: Door stable bolted horse? But certainly add a ticket booth for tourists. And charge them 10 times the Thai price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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