Coral Damaged by Boats and Tourist Divers at Phi Phi National Park in Krabi

Krabi –

Coral was reportedly damaged by tour boats and tourist divers at an island in the famous Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park in Krabi.

The Monsoon Garbage Thailand Facebook Page yesterday (January 3^rd) shared photos of a boat at the Ya Wa Sam Island (Koh Ya Wa) in Krabi with its anchor under water damaging coral. Another set of photos taken at the Island appear to show tourist divers stepping on coral.

The admin of the Facebook page told the Phuket Express that they received the photos from anonymous concerned local residents and divers during the New Year festival. They have called for action to be taken against those damaging coral in the National Park.

The Phuket Express noted that the Ya Wa Sam Island is famous for allowing divers to see beautiful coral under water. The island is in the area of the Hat Noppharat Thara Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park.

As of press time relevant Thai authorities had not officially responded to the photos.

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=–=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter and get all our news delivered to you in one spam-free daily e-mail Click here! OR, enter your e-mail below!

Help support The Phuket Express in 2023!

Need medical or travel insurance for your trip to Thailand? We can help!