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Also question is, is Phi Phi island closed?

Phi Phi Islands, Thailand But the site will now remain closed indefinitely, according to CNN. Although Maya Bay and Phi Phi Leh island as a whole are closed, its much larger sister island, Phi Phi Don, remains open to tourists seeking Thai paradise.

Furthermore, why is Maya Beach closed? Thailand's Maya Bay, Made Famous by 'The Beach,' Is Closed Indefinitely. The beach still needs time to recover from pollution and environmental damage, according to officials. The postcard-worthy beach destination—made famous by the hit movie The Beach in 2000—has been forced to close indefinitely due to overtourism.

Considering this, is Maya Bay closed 2019?

In 2019 the Phi Phi Island (Maya Bay) is still closed for tourists. Boats are restricted to anchor and land inside the bay. The beach inside the bay is closed for tourists as well.

Can you still visit Phi Phi Island?

You can still go to Phi Phi Leh but you can't go to the beach where the bay is; you can still sit in a boat in the bay (offshore) and swim, snorkel etc. There is a lot more to do at the Phi Phi Islands than visit Maya Bay.