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Phi Phi Islands

A cluster of six limestone islands in Krabi Province that became internationally famous after the 2000 film The Beach. Maya Bay on Ko Phi Phi Le was closed in 2018 after coral coverage fell to 8 percent, and it reopened with visitor limits and a seasonal closure regime. The wider Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park drew over 1.6 million visitors in ten months of 2023-24, generating record entrance fee revenue while the park chief acknowledged ongoing pressure on ecosystems.

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Phi Phi Islands

Thailand

Saturation snapshot

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Severely overtouristed

Last updated: 2026-05-30

Movement through central areas is slow — expect to dodge and wait. Lines at major sights routinely exceed 1–2 hours without pre-booking. Iconic views are difficult to photograph without crowds in frame. Local residents have publicly raised concerns about visitor volume.

Crowd Density
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Visitor Impact
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Local Sentiment
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Trajectory
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Restrictions, taxes & fees

Fee Amount When Source Verified
Marine park entrance (foreign adult)
General entry to Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, foreign adults
 200.00 THB — bangkokpost.com
2026-05-30
Island access special service fee (foreign adult)
Access to Ko Phi Phi Don, Ko Phi Phi Le and Ko Mai Phai, foreign adults
 400.00 THB — bangkokpost.com
2026-05-30
Island access special service fee (foreign child)
Access to Ko Phi Phi Don, Ko Phi Phi Le and Ko Mai Phai, foreign children
 200.00 THB — bangkokpost.com
2026-05-30