Similan Islands to be fully reopened for domestic tourists Oct 15

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By Nop Meechukhun

 

Phang Nga – Similan Islands are scheduled to be reopened this Friday, October 15th, after being closed for about seven months following the Department of National Parks Wildlife and Plant Conservation’s order to prevent the spread of Covid-19 Coronavirus.

 

Tatsanet Petchkong, chief of the Similan Islands National Park, revealed to the press that the islands will be fully opened for domestic tourists from 15 October 2021 to 15 May 2022, or approximately for 7 months.

 

The islands have limited the capacity to 3,850 visitors per day. The activities on the island will mostly be one-day trips and diving activities which are limited to only 525 people/day.

 

Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2021/10/14/similan-islands-to-be-fully-reopened-for-domestic-tourists-tomorrow/

 

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[Sticky Rice Balls]

Good news--I raise my glass and toast with the nectar of the gods

 

[Gottfrid]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

following the Department of National Parks Wildlife and Plant Conservation’s order to prevent the spread of Covid-19 Coronavirus.

Oh, stupid me! I always thought this department gave orders to close for recovery of wildlife and nature. Wonder if all the fishes got the memo to not gather in too big groups.