Marine Parks Guides

Country-wide guides

• 7 Best Coral Reefs in Thailand and How to Visit Them

  Seven coral reef areas on Thailand's Gulf and Andaman coasts, which are healthy or closed, and when and how to visit without harming them.

• National Park Fees in Thailand: 11 Marine Parks Compared

  See what foreigners pay in Thailand's national parks: 2022 DNP fee tiers, vehicle charges, marine park extras and how to pay at the gate or by app.

• Ang Thong National Park: Tours, Fees & Overnight Guide

  Plan Ang Thong National Marine Park: when it's open, the ฿300 entry fee, big boat vs speedboat tours, the viewpoint hike and overnight stays.

• Coral Bleaching in Thailand: What Travelers Should Know

  What coral bleaching means in Thailand, where it has been reported, how to check a reef before you book, and how to snorkel or dive responsibly.

• Dive Against Debris in Thailand: Course, Cleanup Dives and How to Join

  What Dive Against Debris is, how the PADI specialty differs from a cleanup dive, and how to take part on a Thailand dive trip.

• Hat Chao Mai National Park: Trang Islands and Trip Plan

  Plan a trip to Hat Chao Mai National Park in Trang: what to see, how to reach the islands and Emerald Cave, fees, best season and where to stay.

• Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park Guide (Fees, Maya Bay, Rules)

  What the park covers, how entry fees work, Maya Bay rules, and how to visit the Phi Phi islands or the free Noppharat Thara beach in Krabi.

• Koh Tachai Closed: Why, Current Status and What to Do Instead

  Koh Tachai has been closed to tourists since 2016. See why, how to check the current status, and which Similan options you can visit instead.

• Koh Tao Marine Conservation: How to Take Part

  How marine conservation works on Koh Tao, which programs suit divers, volunteers, and short-stay visitors, and what to check before you book.

• Laem Son National Park Guide: Islands, Access & Fees (Ranong)

  Plan Laem Son National Park in Ranong: how to get there, island options, fees to check, and who should skip it. A practical guide to Thailand's quiet Andaman coast.

• Marine Conservation Volunteering in Thailand: Costs & Options

  Compare marine conservation volunteer programs in Thailand: dive requirements, what fees cover, ethical checks and where to go beyond Koh Tao.

• Mu Ko Chang National Park Guide: Access & What to Do

  A practical guide to Mu Ko Chang National Park in Trat: how the park is structured, how to get there, what to see, and what to check on fees and boat trips.

• Mu Ko Chumphon National Park: Islands, Snorkeling & Mangroves

  Plan Mu Ko Chumphon National Park: which islands to snorkel, how to reach the mangrove boardwalk, when the water is clearest, and how it compares with other Thai parks.

• Mu Ko Lanta National Park Guide: Entry, Islands and Season

  Plan Mu Ko Lanta National Park: what the Laem Tanot headquarters and the Ko Rok islands offer, season dates, getting there, and costs to check.

• Mu Ko Similan National Park: Season, Access & Costs

  Plan Mu Ko Similan National Park: when it is open, how to reach the islands from Phuket or Thap Lamu, day trip vs liveaboard, and who should skip it.

• Mu Ko Surin National Park: Seasons, Fees, Trips & Stay

  Plan Mu Ko Surin National Park: when it opens, how to get there from Khura Buri, day trip vs overnight, snorkeling, camping and costs.

• Reef Safe Sunscreen in Thailand: National Park Rules and What to Buy

  Thailand restricts some sunscreen ingredients in national parks. Learn which to avoid, what to pack or buy, and how to protect your skin and the reef.

• Sirinat National Park, Phuket: Beaches, Access & Planning Guide

  Plan a visit to Sirinat National Park in Phuket: compare Nai Thon, Nai Yang and Mai Khao, get airport-access tips, and check fee and season caveats.

• Tarutao National Park: Fees, Boats & Best Time

  Plan Tarutao National Marine Park: how it relates to Koh Lipe, boat access from Pak Bara, fees, seasons and what to see on Ko Tarutao and Ko Adang.