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What 2019 brought to Thailand's strongest industry
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 26/12/2019
» Life reviews the highlights of the tourism sector during the past 12 months.
Maya Bay to remain closed until mid-2021
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/05/2019
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation decided on Wednesday to extend the closure of world-famous Maya Bay for another two years. It is now due to reopen in the middle of 2021.
Parks officials refuse to budge over Similan quota
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/10/2018
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has rejected a request by business operators to postpone a quota system for tourists in Similan National Park in Phangnga province.
Paradise?
Life, Published on 05/06/2018
» Leaves sway, sand sparkles as the Sun shines brightly over the blue-green water. The 300m-long white beach of Maya Bay looks quiet and serene. It's a strange sight: Not a single visitor in sight, not a sign or noise from the long-tail or speedboats that usually dump hordes of tourists on the curved beach.
Maya Bay under threat of massive tourist invasion
Online Reporters, Published on 21/03/2015
» Photos of hundreds of tourists standing inches away from each other on Maya Bay, the main tourist attraction of Phi Phi island in Krabi province, were shared on social media, raising concerns about preservation of marine and coastal resources and sustainable tourism.
Professor rallies to save sea life
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 18/03/2015
» When Asst Prof Thon Thamrongnawasawat comes out to speak, you know that marine life is in clear and present danger.