Phuket
Coral planted in Maya Bay

By Sitthichai Sikhawat
“Officials said they would use a drone to follow up the coral growth on a monthly basis.”
As the famous Maya Bay on Koh Phi Phi in Krabi’s Muang district is now until September 30 to allow nature to recover, officials on Thursday brought 400 coral pieces to be planted onto the degraded reef at the bay. The bay was closed down for a four month ‘rest’ on June 1.
Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park officials, joined by staff from Trang Marine Park, worked on the coral propagation programme by bringing coral from a nursing farm to be attached to the dead reef to support recovery.
Officials said they would use a drone to follow up the coral growth on a monthly basis during the first phase before monitoring it once every four months for a year, said park head Woraphot Lomlim.
Woraphot said the four-month break was necessary because the beautiful bay had suffered from scuba diving, boat anchoring and the passage of numerous boats. Up to 4,000 visitors came each day, he said.
A pier is being constructed at nearby Losama Bay so that Maya Bay could be closed permanently to boats and the number of visitors would be limited to 2,000 per day, he added.

Get more from The Thaiger
Join the conversation and have your say on Thailand news published on The Thaiger.
Thaiger Talk is our new Thaiger Community where you can join the discussion on everything happening in Thailand right now.
Please note that articles are not posted to the forum instantly and can take up to 20 min before being visible. Click for more information and the Thaiger Talk Guidelines.
- Crime4 days ago
Danish man left suicidal after being raped for a week in Phuket
- Coronavirus (Covid-19)2 days ago
BREAKING: Bars reopening in Thailand’s “Green” and “Blue” Zones, changes to Thailand Pass
- Press Room3 days ago
What’s behind CP’s successful Metaverse campaign?
- Bangkok3 days ago
UPDATE: Bangkok governor candidates answer Russell Crowe’s questions on TV
- Coronavirus (Covid-19)4 days ago
Thailand plans to declare Covid-19 endemic earlier than expected
- Business3 days ago
Thai AirAsia X becomes third airline in Thailand to file for bankruptcy
- South4 days ago
Nok Air gamble fails to take off costing airline millions
- Phuket2 days ago
Love drugs found in hotel of Aussie man who plunged to his death
You must be logged in to post a comment Login