Nevertheless, the real concern is that this order will not do too much to protect our coral reefs. The ban covers only 24 marine national parks in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. Only sunscreen products that contain the chemical compounds Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3, BP-3), Octinoxate (Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate), 4-Methylbenzylid Camphor (4MBC) and Butylparaben are prohibited. The ban on sunscreen is a small step that will send a message to consumers and tourists. Yet, the state and developers must move to save coral reefs too.

Source: Bangkok Post August 05, 2021 22:50 UTC