Mu Ko Surin National Park, with the largest population of hawksbills on the west coast, should be encouraged to continue efforts. Two staff members should be dedicated to the sea turtle conservation project. ONRC staff knowledgeable in sea turtle biology and conservation should visit and maintain contact with staff members working with turtles, particularly just before and during the nesting season to ensure quality record-keeping and field technique. The good relationship recently cultivated with the sea gypsies is vital and should be continued. The park should have funds at the beginning of the season with which to buy eggs; the gypsies should be encouraged to retrieve the nests quickly and with care.
Khao Lumpee-Haad Taimuang and Sirinat National Parks serve as the last refuge for leatherbacks. The ONRC should initiate and maintain contact with the staff at Haad Taimuang responsible for turtle conservation, encouraging them to continue their valuable work. The park should establish a closer relationship with villagers living near the park.
Mu Ko Chang and Mu Ko Similan National Parks may have significant breeding populations of green and hawksbill turtles, respectively. Park superintendents should be contacted and invited to provide information regarding the status of turtles in their areas. They should be encouraged to initiate nightly or morning beach surveys and to collect baseline data. At Similan, in particular, important nesting beaches should be identified and access to these beaches by tourists should be restricted. The waters offshore these beaches should be no-anchorage zones.