Islands in Krabi to temporarily close for restoration

Following last week’s announcement that Krabi’s Maya Bay will close from August to September, other national park tourist attractions in the province also plan to temporarily close for restoration. The Mu Ko Lanta National Park has announced in a legal notice that several islands under its control will close from May 16 to October 14.

The islands to close are Rok Nai Island, Rok Nok Island, Hngai Island, Hah Island, Hin Daeng Hin Muang, and Khao Mai Kaew Cave. Mu Ko Lanta’s legal notice says the closure will help with tourism management, as well as time for the islands’ environments and eco systems to recover. At least a bit. The park’s office will close from June 1-30.

Meanwhile on another Krabi island, Koh Phi Phi Leh, the famous, and hugely popular, Maya Bay will close from August to September, also to help recover its wildlife. The bay just reopened in January after…