Environmental protection in Thailand's national parks

Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail in Doi Inthanon National Park

The Thai Ministry of Environment has decided to make far-reaching changes as a result of the positive environmental changes caused by the Corona Pandemic. The absence of the tourist masses provides for a recovery of the nature of the national parks in Thailand. The animals are regaining their natural living conditions and in the past months more and more rare species have been sighted. Flora and fauna are also regenerating. This breathing space for nature should also be continued when tourists can travel to Thailand again. The Ministry of the Environment plans to close the parks for two to four months in order to protect nature. During these times the rangers can also make necessary improvements.

Khao Yai National Park

Garbage piles in national parks

Many tourists also mean a lot of waste. The Khao Yai National Park therefore took an unusual measure in mid-September to punish environmental sinners. Campers who left their garbage in the park got the garbage sent home by mail. Names and addresses were also given by the park administration to the local police. The popular excursion destination provides sufficient trash cans, but they were not used. The return policy of the park administration now sends a clear signal for environmental protection.

Purple-Throated Sunbird at Khao Khitchakut National Park
Dusky Langur, Khao Sam Roi Yod Naitonal Park

National parks in Thailand

Thailand has over 300 national parks, frequented by more than 20 million people in 2019. The planned closures for a few months are a further step towards a more sustainable tourism in Thailand.