On August 3, the Royal Gazette published an announcement from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation regarding the prohibition of bringing and using sunscreen containing chemicals that are harmful to corals into the national park. The keynote states that At present, there are many tourists visiting the National Marine Park. Including the introduction and use of sunscreens that contain chemicals that are harmful to corals. enter the national park
According to academic data, many chemicals are found in sunscreens. Contribute to the deterioration of coral reefs Because those chemicals destroy coral larvae. interferes with the reproductive system and bleaching the coral
The National Park Service has considered it to preserve, conserve and protect resources. and prevent damage to corals and ecosystems in national parks By virtue of Section 20 of the National Park Act B.E. 2562, hereby announce the following:
1. Do not bring and use sunscreen. with components ofHarmful chemicals for corals enter national parks namely Oxybenzone , Octinoxate ,4-Methylbenzylid Camphor และ Butylparaben Any person who violates Section 20 in conjunction with Section 47 of the National Park Act B.E. 2561, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand baht.
2. This Notification shall come into force from the day following the date of its publication in the Government Gazette.
