56 illegal resorts and hotels, and parasailing ordered to leave Ko Samet

[misskit]

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has now set ultimatum for 56 resorts and hotels encroaching on national park on Ko Samet to leave the places.

The deadline for owners of these places were given until February 19 to demolish all the constructions built illegally on the beach in Khao Laem Ya-Ko Samet national park after a meeting yesterday.

Owners and business operators of the 56 resorts and hotels were summoned for the meeting by park authorities.

At the meeting they were told to leave and demolish all the buildings encroached on the beaches in Ko Samet.

Moreover all operators were also banned from holding fire baton twirling shows, putting folding tents, beach chairs and beds on Sai Kaeo-Wong Duen beach.

This will enable tourists to enjoy walking and relaxing in the beach.

Park authorities also told them that only one pier belongs to Rayong Local Administration will be permitted for boat service.

Six other piers must be demolished to facilitate control and fee collection.

Banana boat sailing is also ordered out 300-500 metres from the beach, while parasailing also ordered out of the national park area.

For fire baton twirling show, operator was told that fire baton must be replaced with LED light baton instead as fire from oil could stain the beach. The show must also be performed at the compound of each hotel or resort, as well as massage service restricted only in the area of each operator.

56 illegal resorts and hotels, and parasailing ordered to leave Ko Samet - Thai PBS English News

[kingwilly]

Owners and business operators of the 56 resorts and hotels were summoned for the meeting by park authorities.

Wow, how many others are there ?

[wasabi]

Clearing out the swamp.

[Chittychangchang]

Needs doing.
People go to the beach for the beach and sea, the locals know this that's why they cover it in businesses systematically ruining the reason why tourists visit in the first place.