AI In-brief 13 Sept 05:49

Khao Yai Park fully booked as Thailand’s national parks reopen

Khao Yai National Park is fully booked until July 5th, immediately after its July 1st reopening following a three-month COVID-19 closure.
Thailand's Department of National Parks launched the "QueQ" app, receiving 30,000 advance bookings, with Khao Yai being the most popular destination.
Khao Yai will limit daily visitors to 5,000 (3,500 advance, 1,500 on-site) and prohibit loud big bikes and cars from entering the park.
Natural Resources Minister Varawut Silpa-archa is gathering public opinion on a proposal to close all national parks for three months annually to allow natural regeneration.
The recent three-month lockdown led to increased sightings of rare wildlife, such as black-tipped coral sharks at Maya Bay and sea turtles on Phuket, supporting the idea of periodic closures for environmental recovery.

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