Traffic was heavily congested as a surge of tourists flocked to the Wat Phra That Pha Sorn Kaew temple in Phetchabun province yesterday, during the extended New Year’s holiday period. The influx of both Thai and Burmese visitors, keen to pay homage to the temple, led to the traffic disruption.
The holiday period saw families taking advantage of the break to experience the chilly weather in various tourist spots around Phetchabun. This resulted in certain locations being overwhelmed with visitors. The Wat Phra That Pha Sorn Kaew temple in the Camp San Subdistrict of Khao Kho district was a notable example. The large number of Thai and Burmese tourists visiting to pay homage as the year-end approached caused considerable traffic congestion in the area, reported Sanook.
This morning saw around 30 hired public transport vehicles full of Burmese devotees…
