Maya Bay closed for some ecological rest and recovery

Maya Bay, the world-famous tourist destination that is part of the Phi Phi Islands in the Andaman Sea, will be closed for a much-needed rejuvenation starting this month. When Maya Bay reopens in October, only 2,000 tourists a day will be allowed on i
Maya Bay, the world-famous tourist destination that is part of the Phi Phi Islands in the Andaman Sea, will be closed for a much-needed rejuvenation starting this month. PHOTO: SINGHA ESTATE
Maya Bay, the world-famous tourist destination that is part of the Phi Phi Islands in the Andaman Sea, will be closed for a much-needed rejuvenation starting this month. When Maya Bay reopens in October, only 2,000 tourists a day will be allowed on i
When Maya Bay reopens in October, only 2,000 tourists a day will be allowed on its white sandy beach made famous by The Beach, a Hollywood movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio. PHOTO: SINGHA ESTATE
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

Thailand's Maya Bay is taking a break from tourists.

Starting this month, the world-famous tourist destination, part of the Phi Phi Islands in the Andaman Sea, will be closed for a much-needed rejuvenation.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.

A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on June 05, 2018, with the headline Maya Bay closed for some ecological rest and recovery. Subscribe