Park chief Kriengkrai Phocharoen said statistics for January and February showed revenue of B148,343,985, an increase of about B4.5mn, or 3.13%, compared with the same period last year.
Visitor numbers also rose, with 427,472 tourists recorded over the two-month period – up 20,664 people, or 5.08%, year-on-year. The increase marks a recovery after revenue figures slowed slightly in November and December last year, he said.
Mr Kriengkrai attributed the continued growth to strong visitor confidence in the park’s natural attractions and improved management measures.
He pointed in particular to Maya Bay, where daily visitor numbers are capped in line with the bay’s carrying capacity to protect the environment, and Pileh Lagoon, which remains renowned for its clear emerald waters.
To cope with rising tourist numbers, the park has intensified management in three key areas.
An electronic ticketing system (E-Ticket) has been fully implemented to ensure transparent and verifiable revenue collection. Officials have also enforced a strict zero-waste policy, prohibiting single-use plastics and foam containers from entering the park in a bid to safeguard marine ecosystems and coral reefs.
In addition, water safety measures have been tightened, with stricter regulations imposed on tour boats and designated mooring points to prevent damage to coral reefs and enhance visitor confidence.
From the start of the current tourist season on Oct 1, 2025, to Feb 28, 2026, the park recorded a total accumulated revenue of B330,477,099 from 952,315 visitors.
With the high season continuing in the coming months, officials expect tourist arrivals and revenue to remain strong throughout the year.