MarineNationalParkOperationCenterNo.3 Trang is responsible for operations within the marine areas of Trang Province and nearby regions, with a primary mission to protect and preserve the integrity of marine ecosystems. It functions differently from a visitor service center.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Protectionandlawenforcement: Conducts patrols using surveillance boats to prevent encroachment, illegal fishing (such as destructive fishing gear), and any activities harmful to resources within national park boundaries.

• Monitoringandresourceassessment: Surveys, monitors, and evaluates the status of key ecosystems, such as coral reefs, seagrass beds, and rare marine species—particularly dugongs.

• Researchanddevelopment: Conducts research projects related to conservation and restoration of marine resources.

• Coordination: Collaborates with HatChaoMaiNationalPark, local authorities, and community networks to protect and conserve the marine environments of Trang.

This center plays a vital role in maintaining the richness of islands and marine tourist attractions in Trang.

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How to Get There

• Private car: Follow the main route of Trang Province toward Sikao District. The destination is HatChaoMaiNationalParkHeadquarters, where the operation center is located inside the park area.

• Public transport: From Trang City, take a shared minivan or songthaew on the Trang–Pak Meng route and get off at the national park headquarters. You may then ask the staff for directions to the operation center located within the park premises.

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Travel Tips

• If you wish to report illegal activities or environmental issues regarding marine resources and wildlife in Trang Province, contact the main authority: HatChaoMaiNationalPark.

• For general inquiries or updates on the opening/closing of attractions, contact the national park’s main phone numbers.

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Admission Fees:

• As a government unit, there is no admission fee.
  However, entering the national park area requires paying the standard national park entrance fee.

Operating Hours:

• As an operation center, staff conduct forest and marine protection duties 24 hours a day.

Responsible Agency:

• MarineNationalParkDivision, Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation

• Contact Numbers (Hat Chao Mai National Park Headquarters): 0 7582 9967, 080 572 2583

• DNP Hotline: 1362