Department of National Parks (DNP) Cash Fee Rules for Thailand's Islands
Thailand's most iconic beaches and coral reefs lie inside protected Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) marine zones. Keep crisp Thai Baht (฿ THB) cash in a waterproof dry bag: ranger checkpoints on Maya Bay, Hong Island, Similan Islands, Koh Samet (Na Dan Pier), and Koh Lipe collect admission in cash upon landing.
- Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi (Maya Bay, Bamboo Island & Railay): ฿400 adult / ฿200 child foreign visitor fee, plus a mandatory ฿20 municipal environmental fee at Tonsai Pier on Koh Phi Phi Don.
- Mu Ko Similan & Mu Ko Surin (Open Oct 15 – May 15): ฿500 adult / ฿300 child foreign visitor fee; closed May 16 – Oct 14 during the southwest monsoon for coral reef recovery.
- Mu Ko Ang Thong, Ao Phang Nga, Khao Sok, Erawan & Doi Inthanon: ฿300 adult / ฿150 child foreign visitor fee.
- Koh Samet, Koh Chang, Koh Lanta & Tarutao (Koh Lipe): ฿200 adult / ฿100 child foreign visitor fee.