It is immensely popular with tourists and day trippers Maya Bay will remain closed to the public for at least another two years. In June 2018, Maya Bay closed to allow the flora and fauna to recover from the damage caused by mass tourism. It beach attracted 5.000 tourists a day.
The bay, which measures only 250 by 15 meters, has become best known thanks to the film 'The Beachwith Leonardo DiCaprio.
According to maritime biologist Thon of Kasetsart University, who is also a member of the park committee, the long period of closure is also intended for the construction of some facilities such as a harbour, toilets, accommodation for supervisors and a walking platform.
When the bay reopens to the public, the number of day visitors will be capped at 2.400 in high season. Visitors have to buy an entrance ticket online, which also has the advantage that all entrance fees end up in the state coffers and not in the pockets of shady characters.
The other islands and beaches in Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park will remain open.
Source: Bangkok Post
About this blogger
-
Known as Khun Peter (62), lives alternately in Apeldoorn and Pattaya. In a relationship with Kanchana for 14 years. Not yet retired, have my own company, something with insurance. Crazy about animals, especially dogs and music.
Enough hobbies, but unfortunately little time: writing for Thailandblog, fitness, health and nutrition, shooting sports, chatting with friends and some other oddities.
Read the latest articles here
HealthJanuary 21 2025AI brings breakthrough in snakebite treatment
Food and drinkJanuary 21 2025Kaeng som or Gaeng som (sour and spicy fish curry soup)
SightsJanuary 21 2025A must for art lovers: Museum of Contemporary Art in Bangkok
CalendarJanuary 19 2025Agenda: Celebrate Chinese New Year 2025 in Thailand
Good plan! Was badly needed there, completely out of hand!
If measures are not taken in time to minimize the number of visitors in certain areas, these areas will also have to be closed to prevent further pollution and damage.
The fact that the Thai will suffer two losses does not seem to have dawned yet!
Having no more income and being left with a seriously polluted, damaged environment.
See what's going on on Koh Larn and Koh Samet!
Thanks to the masses of snorkelling Chinese