Maya Bay to implement facial recognition system

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has approved the installation of a face scan system at the Maya Bay entrance, set to launch on Oct 15, said Saengsuree Songthong, chief of Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park.

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He said the system will link with the existing e-ticket platform under the e-National Park scheme and allow real-time verification of tourists against pre-booked data.

"The system will distinguish between Thai and foreign nationals, as well as adults and children, helping reduce entry delays during high season, when visitor numbers peak at 4,000 per day," he said.