The decision to close Maya to pave the way for a major face-lift was made by the National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation Department in March. The department had consulted with the marine national parks advisory committee comprising a group of noted marine experts including Assistant Professor Thon Thamrongnawasawat, who is also a member of the national reform and strategy committees. According to the department’s plan, access to Maya Bay will become permanently unattainable. Perhaps most importantly, the degraded ecosystems of the island will be rehabilitated, including the coral reefs in front of the bay. “The sounds of the sea, the waves, the wind and the birds on this island paradise are like they were saying, ‘thank you all for giving the paradise a chance’,” wrote Thon.

Source: The Nation Bangkok June 01, 2018 21:56 UTC