Entry fee to Phi Phi Islands mulled
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Koh Phi Phi-Nopparathara National Park Chief Chaithat Boonphupantanti said on Tuesday that the a fee may be imposed as a way to control the limitless growth in the number of visitors to the southern islands.
He said that the proposal would be raised at the meeting of all national parks during March 26-27, along with other approaches to help preserve marine lives. Recently, bouys were placed near Maya Beach, forcing boats to drop visitors there and leave. Littering rules are also strictly enforced: any visitor littering will be fined Bt500 at the spot.
Not elaborating on the fee rates, he said a private company should be selected to handle the collection.
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