The reopening is in line with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s policy to reopen all national parks nationwide. 
Koh Samet is a part of the Khao Laemya - Koh Samet National Park.

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National Parks chief Prayoon Pongpan had earlier said that park officials, together with local ones, had started cleaning the island, as well as its ports, to be ready to greet visitors next month.

Koh Samet opens for public again on July 1

Koh Samet (Samet Island) in Rayong province will reopen to the public on July 1, after being closed during the Covid-19 crisis.