Thread: National Parks Earn 2.2 Billion Baht in 2024, Up 732 Million from Last Year

On October 19th, 2024, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation released financial data for Thailand’s 133 national parks and 9 forest parks during the 2024 fiscal year (October 2023 to September 2024).

Total income from entrance fees reached 2.2 billion baht, a sharp rise from 1.46 billion baht in the previous year, marking an increase of 732 million baht.


The top 10 parks that contributed the most revenue were:


Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, Krabi – 629.8 million baht
Mu Ko Similan National Park, Phang Nga – 243.6 million baht
Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet National Park, Rayong – 164.8 million baht
Ao Phang Nga National Park – 149.2 million baht
Khao Yai National Park – 129.5 million baht
Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai – 125.3 million baht
Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani – 83.6 million baht
Erawan National Park, Kanchanaburi – 81.4 million baht
Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park, Surat Thani – 53.6 million baht
Tarutao National Park, Satun – 37.3 million baht

A total of 18.6 million visitors were recorded in the 2024 fiscal year, an increase from the 2.8 million visitors the previous year. Of these, 12.6 million were Thai nationals, and 5.9 million were foreign tourists.

Khao Yai National Park – 1.48 million visitors
Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park – 1.15 million visitors
Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet National Park – 991,102 visitors
Doi Inthanon National Park – 758,131 visitors
Khao Khitchakut National Park – 734,776 visitors
Mu Ko Similan National Park – 578,535 visitors
Ao Phang Nga National Park – 530,204 visitors
Erawan National Park – 519,235 visitors
Namtok Phlio National Park – 434,110 visitors
Khao Sok National Park – 424,376 visitors

Mr. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, the Director-General of the Department of National Parks, said that while the tourism season has begun, some marine parks still see fewer tourists due to the rainy season.

However, visitor numbers are up compared to the same period last year. He also confirmed the department’s plan to reopen Ko Tachai at Mu Ko Similan National Park in November 2025, with a focus on limiting tourist numbers and preserving the island’s natural beauty. Planned improvements include a floating pier and sustainable tourism infrastructure.

The department also expects to generate 2.4 billion baht in revenue for the 2025 fiscal year. To support this, they are enhancing infrastructure and safety measures, while expanding online booking services for park entry and accommodations.
Six parks currently offer e-ticketing including Khao Yai, Erawan, Doi Inthanon, Hat Noppharat Thara, Mu Ko Similan, and Ao Phang Nga, with plans to expand this system to 80 parks by 2025 and all parks by 2026.

Thailands National Parks Earn 2.2 Billion Baht in 2024, Up 732 Million from Last Year - The Pattaya News

Racist double pricing pays off they need to start a levy on elephant poo smugglers ,the changdungclan