According to the National Park Office under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Koh Phi Phi Marine National Park in Krabi province brings in more revenue than any other national park in the country. LET'S BITE THE BULLETThe temporary closure of the Maya Bay would have been impossible without the cooperation of locals, especially local tourism operators. Prasert Wongna, head of Ao Nang Tambon Administration Organisation inKrabi, said small tourism operators will be the hardest hit by the closure. Officials are also planning to build a pier at the nearby Lo Sama Bay, so tourists can reach Maya Bay from there. About 320 people who answered said they were aware of the Maya Bay closure.

Source: Bangkok Post May 18, 2019 22:52 UTC