Phatthalung, Lively with tourists flocking to hike in Khao Barthat Wildlife Sanctuary before announcing the closure of the forest to allow nature to recover from 15 Aug. 2024. Mr. Chutiphong Phonwat, Chief of Khao Banthat Wildlife Sanctuary, Phatthalung Province, revealed that this year's nature study trek has attracted a large number of tourists interested in viewing the beautiful plants, waterfalls, and views from the mountaintop. Even though it is the rainy season, there is still a steady stream of tourists coming. Meanwhile, Khao Banthat Wildlife Sanctuary in Phatthalung Province is preparing to close the forest from August 15, 2024, to allow the forest to recover and allow wildlife to reproduce. In addition, it is the rainy season, which may cause flash floods, which is unsafe. Source: Thai News Agency