National Parks Confirms Passport Stamp Program Continues

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has clarified its approach to national park passport stamps, firmly denying rumors that the popular collection program is being discontinued. In response to misinformation spreading on social media, the department confirmed the activity will proceed normally with standardized guidelines applied nationwide, effective from a June 11, 2026 departmental directive.

Stamping will now occur only at designated visitor service centers or locations specified by individual parks, with stamping prohibited at toll booths and during park closure hours to maintain order and reduce congestion. The department clarified there are no bans on visitor signatures accompanying stamps or restrictions on owning multiple passport booklets. However, officials may decline stamps if they observe an unusually large number of booklets without clear fellow travelers, to preserve the program's spirit of encouraging independent park tourism.

Director Saysudjai Chunehaworawut stated the stamp-collection initiative remains popular and inspires nature tourism. The parks will continue supporting collectors while improving service points to ensure proper staff oversight and signature verification. Thailand currently operates 156 national parks. Visitors collecting stamps from all 156 parks with complete staff signatures and dates can claim a souvenir at the parks management tourism division. The public is encouraged to continue touring Thailand's national parks while complying with local procedures. During the transition to new service locations, some areas are still communicating with staff, and the department will expedite uniform implementation nationwide. For more information, contact the Tourism and Recreation Management Division at 02 561 0777 extension 1742 during business hours.