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6 marine parks to adopt new e-ticketing system
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/06/2025
» KRABI: The Department of National Parks will launch a new e-ticketing system at six southern marine parks this October to boost transparency, prevent corruption, and improve revenue collection, according to the environment minister.
Phuket park assesses coral after Myanmar ship sinks
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/06/2025
» PHUKET - Park and navy divers are surveying coral off Mu Ko Surin National Park amid concern it could be damaged by a sunken vessel from Myanmar.
6 marine parks to pilot new e-ticket system in October
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/04/2025
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) will officially launch a fully implemented e-ticket system at six major marine national parks on Oct 15, coinciding with the start of the tourist season.
What is Ecotourism?
Published on 09/04/2025
» Ecotourism, or ecological tourism, embodies the concept of responsible travel to natural areas, aiming to conserve the environment, uplift local communities, and impart conservation education to visitors. It encourages environmental awareness, cultural respect, and meaningful connections for travelers, highlighting the conservation of natural resources, support for local economies, reduction of carbon footprints, and educational enrichment.
Bleaching forces diving site closures
News, Published on 25/05/2024
» Snorkelling and diving sites at several marine national parks in five provinces have been closed due to the worsening coral bleaching situation.
Park shortlisted for Unesco honour
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/04/2023
» Phangnga: Thailand has convinced the World Heritage commitee to accept its nomination of the Andaman Sea Natural Reserves of Thailand to be named on Unesco's World Heritage list by the year 2025.
Nature bounces back
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/05/2020
» While humans are struggling to survive the Covid-19 outbreak, nature is gradually rehabilitating after being ruined by tourism for years. For two months running, 133 national parks have been closed and Thai citizens have been observing strict travel restrictions, making it the perfect time for animals to enjoy their lives without any distraction.
Marine parks get Asean heritage nod
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/10/2019
» Two marine reserves in the South have been recognised as Asean Heritage Parks at the 15th Asean Ministerial Meeting on the Environment in Cambodia's Siem Reap, according to Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa.
National parks closure
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 31/05/2018
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has announced the temporary closure of attractions in a number of national parks during the rainy season.