Rainy season closure for 66 national parks in Thailand

23 Apr 2018  2047 | World Travel News

Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has started its annual seasonal closure of 66 out of 147 national parks throughout the country, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced in a press release.

The closure will affect 24 parks in the north, 28 parks in the south, nine parks in the north-east, and five parks in the central, western and eastern regions. A full list of park closures and dates can be viewed here.

The Khao Chang Phueak Long Distance Nature Trail in Thong Pha Phum National Park (pictured), Kanchanaburi, is one of the attractions that have been closed closed

According to the DNP, it is normal practice to close several attractions every year for a certain period, depending on weather and park conditions. Dates vary, and the closure is often due to unsafe conditions during the rainy months and to allow for some ecological recovery at the parks.

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