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Why is Maya Bay closed in Thailand until 2021

Why is Maya Bay closed in Thailand until 2021

4hw.com.cn: the Mayan Bay in Thailand is a famous scenic spot. It was once the location of the film beach and attracts a large number of tourists every year. Recently, Thailand announced that the Mayan Bay would be closed until 2021. Why is the Mayan Bay closed? Let's have a look.

According to foreign media reports on the 13th, from June 1, 2018, Thailand decided to temporarily close the Maya Bay Beach on Pipi island for four months, but then announced an indefinite extension of the closure time. Recently, the Thai government announced that the closure will last until 2021.

Maya Bay because of American actor Leonardo & bull; DiCaprio starred in the film "beach" and became famous, receiving thousands of tourists every day, but the Thai authorities decided to close the Maya Bay beach for restoration.

"We have enough information to show that all the ships coming and going affect the coral reefs," said Tan longnavashawa, a consultant of Thailand's National Park and Wildlife Protection Bureau He said, 'we will not always close the door to tourists, but we must do something to save the ocean, starting from Maya Bay.'

Before the closure of Maya Bay, up to 5000 people visited every day, resulting in the death of many coral reefs.

Most tourists visit Maya Bay and only stay for a few hours. German tourist vogelsberg said she thought the Maya Bay she saw in the film was very different from what she actually felt.

"The beach in the movie looks relaxing. If you can't see people, you will think it's a deserted and quiet place." She said, 'but when you come, you feel like you're in Times Square in New York.'