Should we formalize rock climbing in Thailand? Mediocrasend Podcast

This episode discusses the most pressing issue facing rock climbing in Thailand, which is the lack of legal access and management. Technically, there's no law governing rock climbing in the country. Although climbing has been tolerated as a economic driver by authorities in certain parts of the country, several climbing areas have been ordered to close due to the lack of management model. Thailand Mountain Sports Club is attempting to formalize its existence to gain advocacy power to protect climbing areas and to reopen closed areas. However, the issue is quite sensitive in Thailand and even more so obscure. The club launched a survey in August 2021 to gauge the local community's perception regarding access and climbing area management. This episode will focus on the key findings from the survey and what the data tells us.