Boat crash prompts new safety rulesListen to this articleA strict quota on tour guides is among the measures imposed on boat tours at the 'Floating Rain Tree' attraction at Mae Ngat Somboon Chon dam in Sri Lanna National Park. The park has introduced 13 mandatory rules, limited the number of licensed boat guides to 66, and set a Jan 17 registration deadline to promote sustainable and safe tourism. Around the rain tree itself, strict navigation rules apply: boats must keep right, overtake on the left, and reduce speed. Engines can only be restarted after leaving the vicinity to boost safety and reduce pollution. Mr Anon said the measures will help raise Chiang Mai's tourism standards to international safety levels while balancing natural resource use with sustainable conservation.

Source: Bangkok Post January 12, 2026 22:21 UTC