Thai national parks has Sunscreen banned.
Violators face THB100,000 fine.
Thailand is covered in beautiful areas of forest, with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment working toward a goal of 40% forest cover by 2036. As of 2015 there were 147 registered national parks in Thailand 🇹🇭
To protect its coral reefs, Thailand on Tuesday enacted a law prohibiting the use of sunscreens in all national parks.
Those who violate the law will face a fine of up to THB100,000 (US$3,022)
The law was passed due to a link between coral damage and sunscreen used by tourists in the waters of marine parks, the department of national parks said.
all sunscreens containing Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, 4-Methylbenzyl and Butylparaben are banned from use.
Several studies have confirmed that chemical UV filters common to sunscreen lotions and cosmetics can have negative impacts on marine life, especially juvenile coral.
A good move by the Thailand government to protect our environment.
Source: Internet
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