E-ticketing coming to six Thai marine parks in October
Director-general Athapol Charoenshunsa said the system would soon be ready at the following national parks:
Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi
Mu Ko Phangnga
Mu Ko Similan
Than Bok Khorani
Mu Ko Surin
Ko Lanta.
Visitors will be able to reserve and pay for entry via the QueQ mobile application or the DNP website. Once payment is made, the system will generate a QR or verification code, which must be presented to park officials upon arrival.
The e-ticket system offers convenience and faster processing during check-in, helps with crowd management and enhances transparency in revenue collection, said Mr Athapol.
Eventually the system will cover all 156 parks nationwide. Marine parks have been chosen first due to their multiple entry points and the requirement that all visiting vessels use designated piers equipped with DNP scanning systems.
In a related development, Mr Athapol said the department has bought 40 additional high-speed inflatable boats to enhance tourist safety.
Rangers will use the boats to patrol and ensure compliance with environmental rules, such as prohibitions on wastewater discharge and littering in marine areas.
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