I remember that last year, Ajarn Chai had to turn away about 325 people? If he opens the camp up to everyone and anyone that would like to attend, I you would have to find a HUGE place to accomodate everyone... not to mention heavy bags for that many people too. Also, the atmosphere will be very different.
By "open camp" I am not sure if you mean all of Ajarn Chai's instructors and their students, or just anyone regardless of experience or training who feels like paying to go to the camp. If the camp is open to anyone who wants to come, you additionally might have to deal with some people who might be disrespectful or out of control. Since the camp is closed and by invitation only, everyone is honored to be invited and are (usually) very respectful, on their best behavior, and not out to hurt anyone or "prove themselves".
But I think that in the end, whatever Ajarn Chai wants to do, should be done.
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