Koh Lipe,a small L-shaped island off the southern province of Sutun, will be closed to visitors from March 28 (Saturday) until further notice , said Satun Governor Wiranan Pengjun.

The island with its hotels and tourist attrcations, will remain closed until the Covid-19 pandemic is contained.

There is no Covid-19 case reported on the island, but it is better to be safe than sorry, said the governor.