{
  "id": 17200966,
  "title": "Koh Kood tourism group urges visitor limits to protect island from overcrowding",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/koh-kood-tourism-group-urges-visitor-limits-to-protect-island-from",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T08:38:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/tourism/2026/10/30/koh-kood-tourism-group-urges-visitor-limits-to-protect-island-from-overcrowding/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Trat – The president of the Koh Kood Tourism Association has urged the government and private operators to limit visitor numbers to the island, citing potential environmental damage and resource strain from rapid tourism growth. Plubplueng Permsap explained that tourism on Koh Kood surged post-Covid-19, with Thai visitors and Europeans staying longer. Enhanced transport links and infrastructure have increased accessibility, but overcrowding at hotels, restaurants, and attractions has become a concern. She warned that excessive tourists could harm the island's natural beauty and its unique qualities. Plubplueng suggested ferry operators adjust sailing schedules to manage visitor numbers and urged the island to evolve into a \"premium destination\" offering responsible experiences, such as community-based homestays and exposure to local food and traditions. She called for the Tourism Authority of Thailand and other agencies to focus on quality-focused marketing, targeting high-spending travelers who value local communities and the environment. Koh Kood's tourism sector also faces risks from international conflicts and economic downturns in Europe, including the Russia-Ukraine war and escalating tensions in the Middle East.",
  "summary": "TRAT – The head of the Koh Kood Tourism Association has called on the government and private operators to manage visitor numbers on the island, warning that rapid tourism growth could put pressure on its natural resources and exceed its capacity during the high season. Plubplueng Permsap, the association’s president, said tourism on Koh Kood […] The post Koh Kood tourism group urges visitor…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}