Thailand’s 5 national parks raise entry fees for foreigners by 100%

Thailand’s five national parks announced new entry fees to their attractions and they’re stinging foreigners in the pocket, increasing entrance costs by 100%. Entry fees for Thai people remain the same.

The Department of National Park, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation Facebook page posted a two-page document about the new entry fees last Friday, September 30.

1. Khao Yai National Park in the central province of Nakhon Ratchasima, Prachinburi, Saraburi, and Nakhon Nayok
   Adult: 400 baht
   Children: 200 baht
2. Khao Laem Ya – Mu Koh Samet National Park in the eastern province of Rayong
   (including Koh Talu, Koh Kudee, Koh Kham – Koh Kruai)
   Adult: 300 baht
   Children: 150 baht
3. Mu Koh Ang Thong National Marine Park in the southern province of Surat Thani
   (including Koh Wua Ta Lab and Koh Mae Koh)
   Adult: 300 baht
   Children: 150 baht
4. Hat Nappharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park in the southern province of Krabi
   (including Koh Phi Phi Don, Koh Phi Phi Lay, and Koh Mai Phai)
   Adult: 400 baht
   Children: 200 baht
5. Mu Koh Lanta National Park in the southern province of Krabi
   (including Koh Rok, Koh Ngai, Koh Ha, and Koh Hin Daeng – Kong Hin Muang)
   Adult: 400 baht
   Children: 200 baht

*Monks, children under the age of three, and people with disabilities can enter for free

*Children are defined as people aged three to fourteen years old and standing less than 140 centimetres tall

Entry fees as of December 6 last year at the five national parks asked foreign adults to pay 200 baht while children had to pay 100 baht.

Entry fees for Thai visitors remain unchanged.

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