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Thailand’s cleanest and most polluted beaches unveiled
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/12/2024
» The Pollution Control Department has unveiled a list showing the location of the cleanest beaches for swimming, and the most polluted, in Thailand.
Makers of ‘Jurassic World’ film told to be careful
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/06/2024
» Natural Resources and Environment Minister Phatcharavat Wongsuwan has welcomed the planned shooting of Jurassic World 4 in national parks in the South but said the production must not damage the environment.
Maya Bay to close again for 2 months
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/05/2022
» Maya Bay, which reopened to tourist on Jan 1 after being off-limits for over three years, will be closed again from August to September for the purposes of natural rehabilitation.
Netflix seen as a partner to help promote Thai tourism
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/04/2022
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment plans to partner with Netflix to promote the tourism industry as a soft power tool to stimulate the country's economy during the post-pandemic period.
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.
Maya Bay closure draws ire from tour firms
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/10/2018
» The closure of the world-class tourist site, Maya Bay in Krabi, to visitors was extended indefinitely to allow the damaged marine ecosystem to fully recover, drawing immediate protests from tour operators.
Revenues plunge at Phi Phi marine park
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/08/2018
» Thailand lost almost 57 million baht in tourism revenues from Nopparat Thara Beach-Phi Phi Islands National Park in Krabi province between June and July, according to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.
Rehab effort for Maya Beach set to begin as tourists shut out
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/06/2018
» Authorities will launch a major rehabilitation of the famous Maya Beach in Krabi province after ordering the site to be temporarily closed for the first time.
Rehabilitation plan set for Maya Bay
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/05/2018
» National park authorities Tuesday announced they have come up with a rehabilitation plan for famed Maya Bay in Krabi, which is to close on June 1 to allow it a brief respite from tourists.