DNP Director General Inspects Phi Phi and Maya Bay for High Season

Matichon•General•18m ago

Reader Briefing

Yongyuth Nakwirot inspected Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park to ensure safety and management readiness for the 2026 tourist season.

•Yongyuth Nakwirot visited Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park in Krabi Province on November 12.
•The inspection focused on safety measures, facility readiness, and waste management for the 2026 tourist season.
•The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation is implementing the Rong Rian Khon Doen Pa policy to upgrade local guide standards.
•Officials are strictly controlling visitor numbers based on Carrying Capacity to protect marine ecosystems.

Overview

•On November 12, Yongyuth Nakwirot and a working group visited Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park in Krabi Province.
•Yongyuth Nakwirot inspected piers, life-saving equipment, and lifeguard readiness to ensure maximum safety for tourists.
•The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation is driving the Rong Rian Khon Doen Pa policy to enhance the professional knowledge of local guides regarding conservation and safety.
•Officials are implementing the Carrying Capacity limit to control the number of tourists and prevent damage to coral reefs and marine ecosystems.
•Yongyuth Nakwirot emphasized that all national parks must prioritize safety measures above all else.
•The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has ordered strict electronic collection of park fees and a campaign against foam and single-use plastics.
•The number of tourists visiting Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park is expected to more than double during the high season.

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Key Quotes

Yongyuth Nakwirot

"The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation focuses on integrating work between government officials, local communities, and tourism operators to maintain a balance between economic income and sustainable conservation."

กรมอุทยานแห่งชาติฯ มุ่งเน้นการบูรณาการทำงานร่วมกันระหว่างเจ้าหน้าที่ภาครัฐ ชุมชนท้องถิ่น และผู้ประกอบการท่องเที่ยว เพื่อรักษาดุลยภาพระหว่างการสร้างรายได้ทางเศรษฐกิจและการอนุรักษ์ทรัพยากรธรรมชาติให้ยั่งยืน

Key Entities

Person

Yongyuth Nakwirot(ยงยุทธ นาควิโรจน์)

Director General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.

Suchart Chomklin(สุชาติ ชมกลิ่น)ℹ️

Minister of Natural Resources and Environment.

Raweewan Puridet(รวีวรรณ ภูริเดช)

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Surasak Anusorn(สุรศักดิ์ อนุสรณ์)

Director of the Protected Areas Regional Office 5 (Nakhon Si Thammarat).

Pramote Kaewnam(ปราโมทย์ แก้วนาม)

Head of Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park.

Organization

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

The government agency responsible for inspecting and managing national parks and wildlife.

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment(กระทรวงทรัพยากรธรรมชาติและสิ่งแวดล้อม)ℹ️

The ministry overseeing natural resources and environmental policies.

Protected Areas Regional Office 5 (Nakhon Si Thammarat)(สำนักบริหารพื้นที่อนุรักษ์ที่ 5 (นครศรีธรรมราช))

The administrative office managing protected areas in the Nakhon Si Thammarat region.

Place

Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park(อุทยานแห่งชาติหาดนพรัตน์ธารา-หมู่เกาะพีพี)ℹ️

A popular marine tourist destination in Krabi Province.

Krabi Province(จังหวัดกระบี่)ℹ️

The province where Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park is located.

Policy

Rong Rian Khon Doen Pa(โรงเรียนฅนเดินป่า)

A policy aimed at upgrading the standards of local guides and nature tour leaders in conservation and safety.