Thailand's Similan Islands close for five months to allow ecosystem recovery


- Photo: Mu Ko Similan National Park/Facebook

BANGKOK: Mu Ko Similan National Park in Phang Nga Province has announced its annual closure to tourism and overnight stays for five months, from May 16 to Oct 14, 2025.

This closure aligns with the Andaman Sea monsoon season and aims primarily to allow the ecosystem to fully recover, while enabling maintenance and preparation for the next tourist season. Other tourist attractions in Phang Nga Province remain open as usual.

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