Bangkok, Surveying the readiness of “Sisaket” preparing to receive the Thai-Cambodian authorities. Negotiate to open a relaxation point for tourism on the route up Preah Vihear Hill.
Reporters reported that on March 8, 2024, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Lead the Cabinet from several ministries in charge of supervision to visit Sisaket Province. It was a time when the issue of negotiations to open a relaxation point for tourism on the route up Phra Wihan Mountain, Kantharalak District, Sisaket Province, was brought up and discussed. and is in the interest of the wider public again Especially people in the Sisaket Province area who have been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. Because this means the return and visit of the two countries, which at the local level are said to have good, close relations and is an opportunity to revive the economy, trade, and tourism. which has been stagnant for more than 16 years since 2008, when there were conflicts and t
he closing of concession points.
On this occasion The media had the opportunity to survey the readiness of various sectors. of Sisaket Province From the policy level to private entrepreneurs and people in the area It was found that each sector was very alert about this matter.
Mr. Anupong Suksomnit, Governor of Sisaket Province Revealed to reporters that Sisaket Province has followed up on the issue of opening relaxation points. From the government policy level and proceed with preparation by holding government agency meetings and security agencies As assigned by the Minister of Interior Currently, it is considered that the area is ready in all aspects, including management. Number of support personnel in cases where the policy level of both countries reaches a successful negotiation agreement.
Mrs. Chit Attharun, head of Khao Phra Wihan National Park, said that Sisaket Province has now set up a working group to prepare. Consisting of related agencies such as the administrative department, security departm
ent Immigration Checkpoint (Immigration), Customs, National Park, which discussions by all parties are now looking at at the local level are all ready. Waiting only at the policy level
‘As for the national park We are preparing for various facilities, talking and understanding with store operators, currently approximately 40, as well as taking care of tourist attraction spots in the park. Ready to accommodate tourists It is expected that if there is a return to opening the relaxation point. It will help the number of tourists return to the same level as in the past, which was at a maximum of 500,000 people per year from the present during the period when the relaxation points were still closed. There will be about 1.7-2.2 hundred thousand Thai tourists coming to visit each year and the park Collect income from entrance fees and various fees are approximately 7-10 million baht per year,’ Mrs. Jit said.
Mr. Sawat Lunphong, Head of Natural Resources Management Department Khao Phra Wihan National Park said that
he has personally been assigned to take care of work related to tourist spots in the park since 1996. He would like to see relief points. Come back to open again. Because it will directly affect the income of people in the area. The economy of Kantharalak District and adjacent areas will immediately improve. It can be seen from the normal data that the community’s income is continuously generated from tourists coming up to the park, such as expenses related to accommodation, transportation, restaurants, souvenir shops. It will be approximately 15 times the income that the park collects. For example, at present the park collects approximately 10 million baht of income per year, creating a continuous income of 150 million baht. Come back to open again. Continuous income will increase greatly.
As for the various tourist attractions in the park, it is now considered that they are ready at every point. which the park I myself want tourists to come and visit. Because here there are both beautiful natural attractio
ns. Like Pha Mo E Daeng One of the most beautiful sunrise viewing points in the country, also known as the Three Lands Sunrise Viewing Point, because the sunrise can be seen in the Pha Mo E Daeng area. “Honeycomb Triangle” which is the boundary between 3 countries, Thailand, Cambodia and Lao PDR, and is also a very beautiful spot to view the sea of ??mist in the rainy season. As well as being a star viewing point. Where the Milky Way can be seen during October – April. every year, which the park Stargazing activities were also organized for those interested. You can contact the park office. There will be a lecturer on hand to advise on stargazing. Using an application to support stargazing by yourself
In addition, in the park area It is also the location of a historical learning center. Interesting civilizations such as Don Tuan Temple, whose construction history is as ancient as Angkor Wat Temple. And the details of the castle are also a source of learning about many civilizations. Including the pair of stu
pas. which has a history related to Don Tuan Castle and the bas-relief carvings Located in the area of ??Pha I Mor Daeng. It is believed that this is a picture that the technician has carved into a prototype. before actually carving it on the Preah Vihear mountain There are details to study for those who are interested in ancient civilizations.
From visiting the area to survey the atmosphere in Kantharalak District, Sisaket Province, which is the location of Phra Wihan National Park, it was found that both the local and entrepreneurs are preparing to invest to support the tourism sector. by one villager in the area Revealed to reporters that Entrepreneurs have already begun construction work on resorts and accommodations along the route up to the national park and the section of Ban Phum Saron. Which is a community before going up to the local park, a rest area has been developed. Stores selling local products and souvenirs
The reporter had the opportunity to talk with “Wanpiti Sihapong” or Fai Nam and Wich
ayut Thammaboon or Tle, a new generation couple. who are descendants of Sisaket people who decided to leave the agency job in Bangkok Come back to do business at home. The couple and their families helped open a camping resort called “Piti Farm” located on the family’s land along the road leading up to the national park. In the past, there will be customers staying during the high season, which is at the end of the year continuing into the beginning of the year. And most of them know and reserve through the Facebook page “Piti Farmmily Cafe and Glamping – Pha Mo E Daeng”. Both admit that they are closely following the news about preparations for negotiations to open concession points and would like to see the policy level Successfully negotiated Because it will benefit the economy, tourism, and make the lives of the people in the area much better. And the part of Piti Farm itself used to have many customers only during the high season. and when the famous local fruit, volcano durian, comes out It’s likely to
benefit. Get a market for more tourists to come. There are guests all year round.
All of this is just some of the echoes. People in the area at both policy levels Relevant officials, entrepreneurs, and the public are preparing and following along and waiting for the opening of the relief point on the route up Preah Vihear Temple again.
Source: Thai News Agency