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Reading Journal By Sirikanlaya Phopang 6031006204This journal is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirementsfor English reading and writing 1 course of Liberal Arts in English Program, Mae Fah Luang University First semester 2018

Phi Phi’s famed Maya Bay gets 4-month rejuvenation periodTravel log MaThailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation(DNP) has announced that Maya Bay in Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi PhiNational Park will not allow visitors during a much-needed four-monthrejuvenation period from June 1 to September 30, 2018.The DNP announced at a press conference held on May 15 that access toMaya Bay will be strictly off limits during the four-month rejuvenation.It will not allow boats to enter the bay in front of the beach, or even dropanchor at nearby Loh Samah Bay, as visitors and their vessels will not beallowed to enter Maya Bay.Travellers can still catch a glimpse of the Bay’s stunning beauty, madefamous by Leonardo DiCaprio’s movie ‘The Beach’ at a 400-metre distance,or between the two cliffs that form a natural entrance to the lagoon. But thiswill be strictly supervised and carefully monitored by the DNP.During the four-month period, the DNP will undertake a coastal and marineenvironment quality evaluation study on the condition of reef and beachresources, environmental control, and tourism management. This is toproperly determine measures for environmental sustainability of Maya Bayduring future off-tourist seasons.Temporary closures of natural attractions are not new to Thailand. Eachyear, the DNP closes several national parks for a period to allow forecological recovery. Depending on weather and park conditions, dates varyas the closures are often due to extreme weather, especially during theannual monsoon that may also create unsafe conditions. Page 2 of 5

Week 7 Title: Phi Phi’s famed Maya Bay gets 4-month rejuvenation period Author: Travel log Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/Travel_log/30345711 Summary Department of national parks, wildlife and plants conservation orDNP has announced that Maya Bay, which is located in Phi Phi islandnational park, will be temporary closed for 4 months. It will not allowany visitors or boats no matter for travelling or fishery. For ecologicaland marine environment’s rejuvenation. My reaction/reflection: I think it is a good idea because there are alot of tourists come to visits Thailand every year and if affect directlyto ecological. So closing it for a sort time may help environment torecover.New words learned: (At least five new words that you have learned)New Words Definitions Page 3 of 5

1. rejuvenation (n.) the act or process of making someone look or2. conference (n.) feel young and energetic again Phi Phi’s famed Maya Bay gets 4-month3. anchor (n.) rejuvenation period. an event, sometimes lasting a few days, at4. vessel (n.) which there is a group of talks on a particular5. glimpse (n.) subject, or a meeting The DNP announced at a press conference held on May 15 that access to Maya Bay will be strictly off limits during the four-month rejuvenation. a heavy metal object that is dropped from a boat into the water to prevent the boat from moving away It will not allow boats to enter the bay in front of the beach, or even drop anchor at nearby Loh Samah Bay. a large boat or a ship Visitors and their vessels will not be allowed to enter Maya Bay. an occasion when you see something or someone for a very short time Travellers can still catch a glimpse of the Bay’s stunning beauty. Page 4 of 5

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