Phi Phi Islands join Andaman season on 15 October
Published on 10/18/2026 at 00:55 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
On 15 October 2026, Thailand opened its Andaman marine national-park season at the Phi Phi Islands (Ko Phi Phi) in Krabi province. The announcement places the island group among the coastal destinations prepared to receive visitors after seasonal closures designed to allow natural resources and marine ecosystems to recover.
The reopening combines wider access with continued conservation rules. Maya Bay, one of the park's named attractions, remains part of a protected landscape where visitor conduct, boat operations and conditions at sea continue to shape a visit.
Andaman season opening reaches the Phi Phi Islands
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation announced the official opening of Thailand's Andaman marine-park season on 15 October 2026. Its notice names Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park in Krabi among the marine parks prepared for visitors. The same announcement describes the move as following seasonal closures that allowed ecosystems to recover.
The notice also calls for stronger safety supervision. Park staff, rescue teams and operators are expected to follow national park rules, while the department says some attractions and camping areas may change their service arrangements according to weather and other conditions. The 15 October season opening therefore marks a return to the visitor season, not a promise that every site will operate identically each day.
Maya Bay links the season to conservation
The national park covers marine scenery in Krabi and includes Maya Bay and Railay Beach among the attractions identified by the department. Maya Bay is on Phi Phi Leh, while the wider island group also includes the inhabited Phi Phi Don and smaller coastal sites.
The current season matters because the park's appeal and its management rules are closely connected. The authorities called for controls on visitor numbers, boat speed and boat noise, alongside staff at risk areas and prepared rescue equipment. These measures connect the 15 October opening with the protected character of the islands rather than treating the date as a simple change in a calendar. Thai PBS also reported the park safety measures announced for the season.
Visiting Phi Phi Islands: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The current Andaman marine-national-park season opened on 15 October 2026, and Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park in Krabi is among the named destinations.
- Maya Bay and Railay Beach are named attractions in the park. Access to some attractions or camping areas may change with weather and local conditions, so the 15 October opening does not guarantee identical access every day.
- The islands form a marine national park in Krabi province on Thailand's Andaman coast. Sea travel and island terrain are part of the setting, while the park's limestone cliffs, beaches and marine environment are protected features.
- Visitors should follow instructions from park staff, avoid damaging coral or marine life, and observe controls on boat speed, boat noise and visitor capacity.
- Thailand's official language is Thai, and its currency is the baht.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Phi Phi Islands
When did the Andaman season open at the Phi Phi Islands?
Thailand officially opened the Andaman marine-national-park season on 15 October 2026. Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park in Krabi was among the destinations named as ready for visitors.
What is the Phi Phi Islands national park?
It is a marine national park in Krabi province on Thailand's Andaman coast. Maya Bay and Railay Beach are among the attractions named in the 15 October 2026 announcement.
Where are the Phi Phi Islands and how do you get there?
The island group lies in the Andaman Sea off Krabi province. Sea travel is part of reaching the islands, and access to some park areas can change with weather and local conditions.
