snoop1130 Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 TRANG (NNT) - Plans have been announced to develop Koh Kradan in Trang province into a major tourism destination with minimal environmental impact. Trang Governor Kajornsak Charoensopha announced development plans for Koh Kradan on April 26, following discussions with the public and private sectors. He said an 8 million baht budget will also be allocated to establish a sustainable tourism center where visitors may access housing, food, and other facilities as they visit the island. A permanent management team under Hat Chao Mai National Park will be established to oversee activities in Koh Kradan and manage the number of tourists to ensure environmental safety. Diving operations will be conducted to explore coral reefs and collect garbage from seabeds around the island. The announcement comes after the beach saw an increase in visitors this month shortly after being ranked No. 1 in the Top 100 Beaches on Earth by the UK’s World Beach Guide. However, authorities and the general public are concerned about the sudden influx of tourists and have agreed that a strategy must be put in place to ensure that the island’s 2.4 square kilometer area does not suffer catastrophic environmental damage. Koh Kradan, as well as neighboring Koh Chuak, Koh Waen, and Koh Muk islands, will be closed for annual rehabilitation from June 1 to September 30. Tourists are welcome to visit the islands during the tourist season, which runs from October 1 to May 31. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230428143005027 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-04-28 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stocky Posted April 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 28, 2023 (edited) 47 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: Plans have been announced to develop Koh Kradan in Trang province into a major tourism destination with minimal environmental impact. That sounds like a contradiction. . Edited April 28, 2023 by Stocky 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Awesome beach there. I wouldn't go back though. Nothing to do there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 12 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Plans have been announced to develop Koh Kradan in Trang province into a major tourism destination with minimal environmental impact. Yeah okay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 12 hours ago, Stocky said: That sounds like a contradiction. . A bit like this one: Thailand is working to obtain World Heritage status for the Andaman Sea and two historical parks in order to preserve these areas while boosting the local economy and tourism. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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