Several popular tourist destinations in Haad Chao Mai national park in Trang province have been closed to all visitors for four months from June 1 to September 30.
The national park chief Mr Manote Wongsureerat said that Tham Morakot, Muk, Kradan, Choek and Wan islands which are popular spots for tourists have been closed as of today (Wednesday) to allow marine resources in the areas to rehabilitate naturally.
He noted that the warming of the sea water during the dry season has caused widespread coral bleaching, especially staghorn corals, hence it is necessary for the aforementioned islands which are rich with corals to be spared from human activity.
