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Thailand closes dream islands for nature conservation until October 2025!
Thailand closes Similan and Surin Islands until October 14, 2025. Protecting nature and curbing mass tourism are the focus.
Thailand closes dream islands for nature conservation until October 2025!
Thailand has decided to close the popular Similan and Surin island groups to tourists. This closure began on May 16th and will last until October 14th. The measure aims to recover nature and protect the marine ecosystem. With this closure, the Thai government is pursuing an annual environmental conservation strategy to reduce the negative impact of mass tourism.
The closure of the Similan Islands and Surin Islands is not only a conservation measure but also a safety precaution for holidaymakers during the rainy season. The nature recreation measures also include requiring visitors to purchase an electronic entry ticket to Thailand's six marine national parks. This ticket can be purchased online via an e-system once the archipelagos reopen.
Regulations for visitors
For the islands to reopen, visitors not only have to purchase an e-ticket, but also provide their passport number. This regulation is intended to help better manage tourism and ensure the integrity of nature. Information on ticket prices is currently pending.
In addition to the closure of Similan and Surin Islands, Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh will also be closed for two months from early August to late September. This bay is particularly famous from the film “The Beach” with Leonardo DiCaprio and attracts numerous tourists every year.
Overall, the closure of the islands and the introduction of entry tickets is part of a broader strategy by the Thai government aimed at preserving the balance of the marine ecosystem and reducing the impact of increasing mass tourism. Loud derwesten.de This approach is intended to help sustainably protect natural habitats and bring tourism into harmony with nature.
The closures are not only a step towards environmental protection, but also an attempt to shape tourism in Thailand in the long term. Information about the closures and the new regulations can also be found at 20min.ch.