TAT said no decision to this effect has been made by Thai authorities and Phi Phi National Park Office has confirmed the park will remain open.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (IAI) has quashed reports that southern Thailand's Maya Beach will close for three months this year.
TAT said no decision to this effect has been made by Thai authorities and Phi Phi National Park Office has confirmed the park will remain open.
TAT said the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation is constantly looking at ways to improve management of the kingdom's natural resources.
Measures have been made in some areas to limit the number of boats permitted to visit popular islands such as Koh Phi Phi, and the Similan and Surin Islands, “and it is something that continues to be monitored”.
Discussions were held mid-2017 regarding the management of Koh Phi Phi Lei, and it is understood the option to close the beach to tourists was discussed; however no decision to that effect has been made.
TAT Oceania director, Rujiras Chatchalermkit said, “With a continued marketing focus on immersive experiences such as wellness retreats, culinary experiences, eco-tourism and agro-tourism, TAT aims to move away from the nation's previous appeal as a budget destination for young full moon party-goers, to now focussing on the increasing global demand for high-end quality tourism product.
“This focus on quality tourism has seen a move from simply counting visitor numbers to measuring tourism revenue.”