Entry charges to Thailand’s Phi-Phi islands have been reeling in about 1 million baht a day for the nation’s Division of Nationwide Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, because the introduction of the e-ticketing system final July.
Income from entry charges has elevated by 20 to 30% to a mean of 1 million baht per day, amounting to a complete of 137 million baht because the implementation of the system, in response to the chief of Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi-Phi Nationwide Park, Rakchanok Paenoi.
The islands obtain round 4,000 guests each day, with April seeing two to 3 occasions the variety of guests in comparison with the identical month final yr. Most vacationers are Russian and European, Thai PBS reported.
Nevertheless, Chief Rakchanok Paenoi admitted that there have been points with checking the e-tickets of some guests because of poor phone sign, which must be addressed shortly. Moreover, the e-ticketing system can’t be used for vacationers travelling to different islands similar to Ko Phai and Phi Phi Don as a result of weak sign.
Division head Atthaphon Charoenchansa mentioned that they purpose to advertise using e-tickets for entry charges to all nationwide parks inside two years. The Covid-19 pandemic led to the closure of the Hat Noppharat Thara Mu Ko Phi Phi Nationwide Park for 2 years, which has led to an enchancment within the atmosphere and ecological system of a number of islands. Maya Bay has seen the return of a number of black-tipped coral sharks, for instance.
In September final yr, Thailand’s 5 nationwide parks introduced new entry fees to their sights, stinging foreigners within the pocket by growing entrance prices by 100%. The entry charges are as follows:
- Khao Yai Nationwide Park within the central province of Nakhon Ratchasima, Prachinburi, Saraburi, and Nakhon Nayok
Grownup: 400 baht
Youngsters: 200 baht - Khao Laem Ya – Mu Koh Samet Nationwide Park within the jap province of Rayong
(together with Koh Talu, Koh Kudee, Koh Kham – Koh Kruai)
Grownup: 300 baht
Youngsters: 150 baht - Mu Koh Ang Thong Nationwide Marine Park within the southern province of Surat Thani
(together with Koh Wua Ta Lab and Koh Mae Koh)
Grownup: 300 baht
Youngsters: 150 baht - Hat Nappharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi Nationwide Park within the southern province of Krabi
(together with Koh Phi Phi Don, Koh Phi Phi Lay, and Koh Mai Phai)
Grownup: 400 baht
Youngsters: 200 baht - Mu Koh Lanta Nationwide Park within the southern province of Krabi
(together with Koh Rok, Koh Ngai, Koh Ha, and Koh Hin Daeng – Kong Hin Muang)
Grownup: 400 baht
Youngsters: 200 baht