Thailand's stunning bay made famous by 'The Beach' is going to remain closed for two more years to allow its natural resources to regenerate
A victim of its own success, Thailand's most famous beach is set to be tourist-free for at least another two years.
"We will review again then if it is ready to open to tourists," says Suksawang."We need more time to allow nature to fully recover. Our team will reassess the situation every three months."LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA/AFP/Getty ImagesThe bay has been closed since June 2018 part of a rejuvenation program aimed at reviving the area's decimated corals.These were growing successfully until Thailand's recent heat wave, which has caused the sea temperature to rise as high as 32˚C .
"Our aim is to achieve sustainable tourism," says Suksawang."We want to pass on this natural heritage to our next generations."The popular day-trip destination was due to reopen in October of 2018, but the DNP decided to keep it closed indefinitely to give it more time to recover -- news that was welcomed by conservationists.
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