The Phi Phi Model, a conservation and tourism management plan, has been introduced to create sustainable tourism on Phi Phi islands, one of Thailand's most visited tourist sites. "What you see is already a less congested day according to Maya Beach's standards," said Wuttichai Prathoomthong, head of the national park unit that oversees Koh Phi Phi Island, which is in Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Koh Phi Phi Marine National Park. To achieve that, a sustainable management plan such as the Phi Phi Model is a major factor for Unesco to consider, according to Thon. Hotels such as Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort, run by Singha Estate, a partner in the Phi Phi Model, has donated buoys and boats to help operation of the park. Last year Thon posted on his Facebook page eyesore images of environmental damage at Koh Phi Phi.

Source: Bangkok Post August 08, 2016 00:22 UTC