IMPORTANT:  Please read this letter from The South Andaman Coast Sustainable Tourism Network.
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The development of tourism on Koh Lipe is a new economic resource to the island, but if precautions are not taken in the early days of expansion, over time this industry may negatively affect the island environment and Chao Ley community.

With the annual increase in tourism, plastic waste also increases on the island. The collection and recycling of this waste is difficult at the moment, but there are programs in place. Please assist us by depositing your plastic waste in the big containers around the island, or returning the plastic to the origin of purchase. Of course, the best method to keep this problem under control is to reduce the amount of plastic you use.

What you should know and can do to help

Koh Lipe is a small island, fresh water supplies do seem abundant but that may not be the case in all locations. Please be mindful of wasting water and try to keep unneccessary consumption to a minimum.
Well water is safe for washing clothes and for pottery, it is not safe to drink.
Brushing teeth out of the tap or bathing with exposed wounds should be avoided unless the water has been boiled.  Boiling water kills most of the contaminates and parasites that live in the water.

• Drink only from the plastic bottles and support local business that offer refills and recycling
• Avoid taking long showers and leaving the taps running
• Do not throw paper or other sanitary objects into the toilets
  
• Avoid using the toilets near the beaches.  Sewage will eventually filter through the sand and into the ocean where it is attacked by parasites and becomes living, leading to toxins ingested by fish as well as an unsafe and ugly ocean and beach
  
• Know your surroundings, be a smart traveler
  
• Support business that are aware and take care
  
• Unwrap items on the mainland, leave plastic wrappings and unneccessary bags behind
  
• Leave anything that will eventually be discarded on the mainland. I.e. sacks, and other plastics
  
• Keep your used batteries and return them to the mainland
  
• Reuse your water bottles or deposit them in proper containers when you are finished
• We would also like to remind you, out of respect to the Chao Ley community and Thai culture, please dress appropriately when walking around the island

For more information on Water and Rubbish Management
For more information on Marine Conservation