Dream islands in Thailand closed: eco protection for nature and tourists!

Dream islands in Thailand closed: eco protection for nature and tourists!

Similan Islands, Thailand - The popular Similan Islands and Surin Islands in Andamanensee will be closed for tourists until October 14th. This decision was made to recover nature during the rainy season and to ensure the protection of vacationers. This measure is taken annually to preserve the balance of the sea ecosystem and to reduce the effects of tourism, reports OE24 .

Visitors to the island groups, which are extremely popular with day trippers and divers, can be reached from Phuket or Khao LAK. Especially in the dry season, numerous excursion boats are attractive every day in front of the islands. After the reopening, however, there will be an innovation: tourists have to acquire an electronic entry ticket and store your passport number.

Introduction of the e-ticket

The e-ticket will be required for a total of six marine national parks, which also include the famous Phi Phi Phi Islands. The exact costs for the ticket have so far remained unknown. In addition, Maya Bay is closed on Phi Phi Leh for two months from the beginning of August to the end of September to protect the sensitive ecosystem. This bay has become particularly known through the film "The Beach" with Leonardo DiCaprio.

Thailand attracts around 30 million tourists annually, which attract primarily the breathtaking beaches and sights of the country. Thailand can fall back on over 300 national parks, of which 17% of the area are under protection, so Thailand magazine .

ecotourism in focus

The measures to protect nature are part of a greater commitment to ecotourism in Thailand. This promotes environmentally conscious travel and supports local communities. Travelers can contribute to sustainability through local interactions. The advantages of ecotourism are diverse: it strengthens the local economy, creates immediate cultural experiences and sensitized to environmental protection. At the same time, CO2 emissions are reduced.

certain places are already closed to tourism to preserve the environment. Thailand is increasingly establishing itself as a top goal for sustainable tourism in Southeast Asia. The market volume of the industry is expected to grow to $ 331.62 billion by 2027.

The popular eco-hotels include the Tree House in Bangkok, the Six Senses in Yao Noi, Keemala in Phuket, Zeavola on Koh Phi Phi and the Faasai Resort in Chanthaburi. For a sustainable vacation, it is advisable to choose local restaurants, to avoid disposable plastic, to buy in markets and book environmentally friendly accommodations.