webfact Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Koh Kradan | Photo via World Beach Guide by leah Four islands in Trang province, southern Thailand, will close for four months to give nature a chance to restore itself after a hectic tourist season, namely Koh Muk, Koh Kradan, Koh Chuek, and Koh Waen. Thailand’s Similan Islands will also close for the monsoon season. Yesterday, the Chief of Hat Chao Mai National Park Prit Narasaritkul announced the temporary cease of tourism activities and overnight stays in the park from June 1 – September 30, 2023, reports KhaoSod. Hat Chao Mai National Park’s famous Emerald Cave, to the west of Koh Muk island, will be closed to tourists for a shorter period from September 1-30, 2023. Chief Prit said that the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation decided to close the park to tourists for four months in order to protect Thailand’s natural resources and tourist attractions. Full story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/tourism/thailand-to-close-several-popular-islands-for-environmental-restoration -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-05-05 - 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. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameMaster Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Yeah sure. 4 months. lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyn Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Oh no where will all the millions of wealthy tourists go now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 1 hour ago, webfact said: Chief Prit said that the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation decided to close the park to tourists for four months in order to protect Thailand’s natural resources and tourist attractions. A good move, sustainability over devastation. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stocky Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 During the low season makes sense, and four months is better than nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Ah the irony! Tourism is an industry that, everywhere in the world but particularly in the natural world, destroys its own foundations. Thailand is well down the track. Little symbolic gestures won't help. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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