CASE

ANALYSIS
Maya Bay, Thailand
 INTRODUCTION
Maya Bay is a stunningly beautiful bay that's
sheltered by 100-metre high cliffs on 3 sides.
You can enjoy several beaches here. Most are
small and some only exist at low tide. The main
beach is around 200 metres long with silky soft
white sand. The whole bay is one big reef and
the underwater scene features colourful coral
and exotic fish in exceptionally clear water.
QUESTION #1
P1

DESCRIBE THE PHYSICAL

SETTING OF MAYA BAY
IN THAILAND
 PHYSICAL SETTING
OF MAYA BAY

BEFORE CLOSURE

Before the closure of maya bay the island’s

popularity welcomed over a thousand of tourist
until it resulted into over crowding and polluted
island. The island was expose in chemicals
made by boat engines and a lot corals have
died thats why the government of Thailand
consider to shutdown the area temporarily.
 PHYSICAL SETTING
OF MAYA BAY

DURING CLOSURE

During the closure the regeneration of island have

benefit in pandemic because of the extension that
the recovery of the island have. Re - planting of
new species of corals, creating new regulations
about environmental awareness and resting the
island on its own until the island is ready for
visitors.
QUESTION #2
P1

DESCRIBE HOW
VISITORS ACCESS
THE MAYA BAY
 ACCESS MAYA
BAY

BEFORE CLOSURE

Before it’s closure an estimate was given that Maya Bay might see up
to
2.5 million visitors in the year of 2018. Studies from marine biologists
show exactly what has been damaged. With large chunks of coral reef
gone and sea life only a fraction of what it used to be, it may take
years
for the marine life to
return as rich as it was
once.

Before Maya Bay was shut for the first time due to ecological
recovery, hordes of tourists visited via boat. Visiting by speedboat was
one of the most common ways, followed by a long tail boat ride.
 ACCESS MAYA
BAY

DURING CLOSURE

During the closure the access to the bay will be

shifted at the back of the island and tourist
numbers and transport boats will be limited
depending on the results of the study in terms
of the bay’s capacity.

Can accommodate which is roughly calculated

at 2,000 tourists and 100 boats per day
QUESTION #3
P1

WHAT VISITOR
ACTIVITIES WERE
PRESENT IN MAYA
BAY BEFORE ITS
CLOSURE?
 ACTIVITIES WERE
MAYA BAY
PRESENT
MAYA BAY

Maya Bay is an exceptional place for various

water activities such as snorkeling, diving, and
kayaking.
Snorkeling and diving are one of the best activities in
Maya Bay during day time. Kayaking tour boats come into
the bay while letting tourists explore. There are also
several other pleasurable activities to enjoy in Maya Bay.
This includes a viking cave, eating, and exploring the
lagoon. Sunset cruises, beach parties, and cave tours are
also noticeable activities.
QUESTION #4
P1

HOW WERE VISITOR

ACTIVITIES
MANAGED IN MAYA
BAY
 ACTIVITIES WERE
MANAGED BY MAYA
BAY
MAYA BAY

There was no limit to the number of tourists visiting Maya

Bay or participating in its activities. Activities are not
restricted to anyone in the bay. Anyone in the area can try
the various activities mentioned. There were no strict rules
or guidelines at this place, so tourists abused it, trampling
vegetation, littering on the beach, and urinating in the
water. S o visitors can go to parts of the ocean where
marine life is endangered and can do whatever they want
to physically damage coral reefs.
QUESTION #5
P1

SUGGEST HOW IT
SHOULD HAVE BEEN
MANAGED IN TERMS OF
PHYSICAL SETTING,
ACCESSIBILITY, VISITOR
ACTIVITIES
 SUGGESTION

PHYSICAL SETTING

-We should limit the visitors coming to the bay in order for
them not to overcrowd the destination.
- Banned those visitors who are using boat
- Activities Aside offer in Maya Bay are those allowed
only
 SUGGESTION

ACCESSIBILITY

- Take one of those long tail boats or

speedboats
- Provide public transportation in
Maya bay
 SUGGESTION

VISITORS
ACTIVITIES

They should have a lifeguard or tour guide at maya bay to educate

safety protocols in the beach when they do the activities.

To protect corals, boats bringing in tourists will only be able to dock at a new
pier on the opposite side of the island, rather than coming ashore on the beach.

There will be a cap on the number of tourists at the beach, and on the amount
of time they can stay.
QUESTION #1
P2

DESCRIBED THE
STATE OF MAYA
BAY'S NATURAL
RESOURCES
 MAYA BAYS NATURAL
RESOURCES

BEFORE THE BEACH

Around 40 years ago, Maya Bay was already a tourism

destination, but mainly only for Thai tourists, and not so
many because it didn’t have speed boats at that time. He
added that more and more people came and then there was
that movie from Hollywood.
 MAYA BAYS NATURAL
RESOURCES
DURING
IT'S
POPULARITY

Maya Bay became a top attraction on Phi Phi after The Beach (1999) was shot
here. It was always very popular before the film but ever since the film came out,
people around the world who haven't even heard of Phi Phi have certainly heard of
Maya Bay.

Thousands of people visited the beach each day since it gained popularity. The
bad news is, many boats ferried visitors in and out and on any given day at any
time, there would've been 30-plus speedboats and longtail boats on the beach,
with large ferries carrying hundreds of snorkelers and sightseers moored in
deeper water.
 MAYA BAYS NATURAL
RESOURCES

DURING CLOSURE

The temporary closure of Maya Bay located at Phi Phi Le

Island in Thailand’s Krabi province was an executive
decision made to overcome problems of “over-tourism”
and degradation of the marine ecosystems.

During the closure, vessels may enter the bay for you to
take in the beautiful scenery but are forbidden to park near
the beach.
QUESTION #2
P2

DESCRIBED THE
STATE OF MAYA
BAY'S TOURISM
MANPOWER
 TOURISM MANPOWER

BEFORE IT'S CLOSURE

Describe the state of Maya Bay’s

tourism manpower before its closure.

The tourism manpower of Maya Bay before its

closure is weak. The insuffieciency of manpower
is one of the reason of many tourists abused the
destination.
QUESTION #3
P2

DESCRIBED THE STATE

OF MAYA BAY'S
FINANCIAL
RESOURCES FOR
TOURISM
 FINANCIAL RESOURCES

TOURIST ATTRACTION

Maya Bay is a stunningly beautiful bay that's sheltered by 100-metre high

cliffs on 3 sides. You can enjoy several beaches here. Most are small and
some only exist at low tide. The main beach is around 200 metres long with
silky soft white sand. The whole bay is one big reef and the underwater
scene features colourful coral and exotic fish in exceptionally clear water.
Maya Bay became a top attraction on Phi Phi after The Beach (1999) was
shot here. It was always very popular before the film but ever since the film
came out, people around the world who haven't even heard of Phi Phi have
certainly heard of Maya Bay.
 FINANCIAL RESOURCES

THE TRANSPORTATIONS

From Phi Phi Don you can rent a longtail for 3 hours or for a full day, with a
maximum of 4 passengers. Speedboats are also available for half-day and full-
day rents and usually allow for a maximum of 6. There are also many different
kinds of boat tours that include Maya Bay in their itineraries. Various kinds of
boats are used, such as longtails, speedboats and ferry boats. From Phuket
and Krabi, tours depart daily, mainly by speedboat.

And they have a small shack a little back from the beach sells drinks and
snacks. that create income to develop the cites and to preserve the beauty of
it.
QUESTION #4
P2

HOW IS TOURISM
BEING OPERATED
IN MAYA BAY?
 TOURISM BEING
OPERATED

DURING IT'S POPULARITY

Due to the consequences of the massive flood of tourists, the Thai government declared in June
2018 that one of its top tourist spots, Maya Bay, would be closed for four (4) months. Maya Bay's
shutdown was meant to assist the destination recover from the impacts of overpopulation.
According to reports, the bay is "littered with rubbish," and people continue to come to the region
on overloaded snorkel boats.” A lot of people visiting the place is not responsible on the rules and
regulation of the maya bay.
From June to October, the structure of Maya Bay must recover for an extended period of time
in order to complete the ecology and physical. As revealed, the beach forest is destroyed, and tree
roots are exposed due to overcrowding, and the coral reefs are affected. This is the most prevalent
issue or worry at the beach. According to the DNP, the coral reef flats in particular portions of the
bay have degenerated and been severely harmed
 TOURISM BEING
OPERATED

PROPOSE PLAN
AFTER
REHABILITATION
They have task to recovery of the bay was coral propagation where branches of broken corals are
attached to rocks so that they can grow on them. It is expected that 2,000 coral tips will grow in Maya’s
waters. DNP also intends to study the recovery of the bay’s ecosystems and how it will be able to handle
the impacts of tourism. They additionally plan to modify the bay's management framework by hiring
universities to investigate the number of tourists and boats that the bay can accept, which is estimated to
be 2,000 people and 100 boats every day. Access to the bay will be transferred to the island's backside,
and visitor numbers and transport vessels will be limited based on the study's findings about the water's
capability.
Some object to the proposed closure because it will harm the livelihood opportunities of residents
who rely on the 4,000 visitors that visit each day. They also claimed that the extended closure would have
an impact on tourists who had already made reservations prior to the announcement of the bay's
restoration.
QUESTION #5
P2

PROVIDE COMMENTS OR
SUGGESTIONS ON HOW THE
ISLAND SHOULD USE ITS
RESOURCES FOR SUSTAINABLE
TOURISM OPERATIONS.
 SUGGESTION

MAYA BAY

• Spread awareness regarding

sustainable tourism
• Encourage tourists to support local
businesses
• Coastal cleanup movement
• Mandatory proper waste disposal
• Limited number of visitors and ocean
vehicles
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