Minister Orders Krabi Marine Park Safety Checks for High Season
Natural Resources Minister Suchat Chomklin has ordered inspections of two major marine national parks in Krabi ahead of the high season, focusing on visitor safety, waste management, and controlling tourist numbers to protect ecosystems. The ministry also launched a "Hiking School" initiative to train local guides in safety and conservation, ensuring communities benefit from sustainable tourism.
Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchat Chomklin revealed that, following government policy to promote tourism while ensuring safety and protecting natural resources, he instructed Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Director-General Yongyut Nakviroj to visit Krabi province and assess the readiness of marine tourism sites for the upcoming high season. The focus is on tourist safety, area management, and balanced natural resource administration.
On November 12, 2026, Yongyut, accompanied by Department Inspector Nares Chombun, inspected Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park and Than Bok Khorani National Park in Krabi to evaluate their capacity to handle visitors. They were welcomed by Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park Chief Pramote Kaenam and staff.
Minister Suchat emphasized that preparing for the high season is a top priority, ordering the department to put safety first — ensuring piers, life-saving equipment, marine rescue teams, and medical units are ready. He also stressed strict tourism management: keeping beaches, visitor centers, and toilets clean, reducing plastic and foam waste, and controlling visitor numbers to stay within the environment's carrying capacity to avoid ecosystem damage.
Additionally, the minister directed the implementation of a "Hiking School" policy to develop the knowledge and skills of local porters and nature guides, equipping them with safety expertise, natural resource interpretation, and proper guiding techniques. This aims to empower communities to participate in tourism management and share its benefits widely.
The minister reiterated that tourism and conservation must go hand in hand, prioritizing public and visitor safety while preserving natural resources. Cooperation among officials, communities, and operators is essential to create quality tourism standards, generate local income, and sustainably maintain the beauty of Thailand's marine destinations.
