Minister Suchart Orders Krabi National Park High Season Inspection

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Minister Suchart Chomklin ordered the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation to inspect readiness and safety at two national parks in Krabi for the high season.

•Minister Suchart Chomklin directed Director-General Yongyuth Nakwiroj to inspect maritime tourism sites in Krabi.
•Director-General Yongyuth Nakwiroj and Inspector Nares Chomboon visited Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi and Than Bok Khorani National Parks on November 12, 2026.
•The inspection focused on tourist safety, area organization, waste management, and the carrying capacity of nature.
•The 'Forest Walker School' policy was introduced to develop local guides and nature tour leaders.

Overview

•Minister Suchart Chomklin ordered Director-General Yongyuth Nakwiroj to monitor the readiness of maritime tourist attractions in Krabi for the high season.
•On November 12, 2026, Director-General Yongyuth Nakwiroj and Inspector Nares Chomboon inspected Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park and Than Bok Khorani National Park.
•Director-General Yongyuth Nakwiroj was welcomed by Pramote Kaewnam, the head of Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park.
•Minister Suchart Chomklin emphasized that safety is the top priority, including the readiness of piers, life-saving equipment, maritime rescue officers, and medical units.
•Minister Suchart Chomklin ordered strict organization of tourism, beach cleanliness, reduction of plastic and foam waste, and control of tourist numbers based on carrying capacity.
•Minister Suchart Chomklin provided guidelines for the 'Forest Walker School' to enhance the skills of local guides in safety and natural resource communication.
•Minister Suchart Chomklin stated that tourism and conservation must progress together to maintain the beauty of Thai maritime attractions sustainably.

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Key Entities

Person

Suchart Chomklin(สุชาติ ชมกลิ่น)ℹ️

Minister of Natural Resources and Environment.

Yongyuth Nakwiroj(ยงยุทธ นาควิโรจน์)

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

Nares Chomboon(นเรศ ชมบุญ)

Inspector of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.

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 national parks in Krabi.

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment(กระทรวงทรัพยากรธรรมชาติและสิ่งแวดล้อม)ℹ️

The ministry headed by Minister Suchart Chomklin.

Place

Krabi(กระบี่)

The province where the national park inspections took place.

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

One of the two national parks in Krabi inspected for high season readiness.

Than Bok Khorani National Park(อุทยานแห่งชาติธารโบกขรณี)

One of the two national parks in Krabi inspected for high season readiness.

Policy

Forest Walker School(โรงเรียนฅนเดินป่า)

A policy to develop the knowledge and potential of local guides and nature tour leaders.