DNP clarifies response to Mr. Weera's criticism of park lodging

Khaosod•Society•8d ago

Reader Briefing

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation issued a statement clarifying facts following criticism from Mr. Weera Teeraphatranon regarding national park accommodation quality.

•The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation issued a clarification on August 5, 2026.
•Mr. Weera Teeraphatranon criticized national park services and lodging based on a visit approximately 4 years ago.
•Concerns included 8:00 PM light shutdowns, bedding quality, water volume, and internet signals.
•The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation acknowledged suggestions to involve private sector investment (PPP).

Overview

•On August 5, 2026, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation released a statement to clarify facts regarding an interpellation by Mr. Weera Teeraphatranon.
•Mr. Weera Teeraphatranon, an Extraordinary Committee member for the Annual Budget Expenditure Act 2027, debated the quality of accommodation and management in national parks.
•Mr. Weera Teeraphatranon described the service and accommodation quality in national parks as "abysmal," reflecting on a trip taken approximately 4 years prior.
•The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation explained that lights are turned off at 20:00 for safety and to prevent disturbing wildlife.
•Mr. Weera Teeraphatranon cited issues such as iron-like bedding requiring blankets to cover, water availability, and internet signals.
•The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation addressed facts concerning Similan Islands National Park tourism, public utility management in conservation forests, and private sector participation (PPP).
•The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation stated it will use the suggestions to expedite improvements in staff performance and service efficiency.

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Key Quotes

Weera Teeraphatranon

"abysmal"

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Key Entities

Organization

Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation(กรมอุทยานแห่งชาติ สัตว์ป่าและพันธุ์พืช)ℹ️

The government agency that issued a clarification regarding national park management and services.

Person

Weera Teeraphatranon(วีระ ธีรภัทรานนท์)

An Extraordinary Committee member for the consideration of the Annual Budget Expenditure Act 2027.

Law

Annual Budget Expenditure Act 2027(พ.ร.บ.งบประมาณรายจ่ายประจำปีงบประมาณ พ.ศ. 2570)

The budget law being considered by the extraordinary committee involving Mr. Weera Teeraphatranon.

Place

Similan Islands National Park(อุทยานแห่งชาติหมู่เกาะสิมิลัน)

A national park mentioned in the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation's clarification of tourism patterns.