Here’s why Thailand’s ban on sunscreen in national parks makes sense

Stay updated with the latest in Tech, Science, Culture, Entertainment, and more by following our Telegram channel here.

What’s usually in your day-out-on-the-beach kit? A pair of shades, a sun hat maybe, and of course, some sunscreen.

After all, you don’t want to get nasty sunburns while you’re trying to have a good time.

But bringing sunscreen to any of Thailand’s national parks will now land you a hefty fine.

IMAGE: Sebastian Pichler / Unsplash

A new law enacted by the Thai government, published on their official Royal Gazette website on August 3, states that anyone caught violating the ruling will be given a US$3,018 (THB100,000) fine.

But for the uninitiated, this new law might seem a little bizarre. After all, a lot of Thailand’s famous beaches fall under the purview of the country’s national parks. This might leave you wondering why such a rule is being enacted in the…