Thailand's Maya Bay, location for The Beach, to close to tourists
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The bucket-list beach on the island of Koh Phi Phi Leh became famous when it featured in the Leonardo DiCaprio movie, but environmental concerns mean it will close to tourists from June
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3 years later: Thailand's best-known beach finally reopens
Thailand reopens Maya bay to people after three years of closure
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How Thailand's Maya Bay is balancing tourism with sustainability: Phi Phi Islands' tropical paradise, made famous by Leonardo DiCaprio's The Beach, has reduced visitors – and sea life is bouncing back
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In Thailand, the pandemic helped a famous beach recover from an onslaught of tourists
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Update Maya Bay & The Beach has reopened 1st of October 2022
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Visitors Slowly Return to a Famous Thai Coastal Area
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Thailand's Maya Bay, location for The Beach, to close to tourists, Thailand holidays
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Famed Thai beach getting a rest The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - Arkansas' Best News Source
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Maya Bay, Phi Phi Island Is Closing Soon Phuket Thailand 2023 - 5 Star Marine Phuket
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Thailand's Maya Bay is back! 5 things to know about the reopening of Phi Phi Islands' most iconic destination, made famous in Leonardo DiCaprio film The Beach – so what has changed?
Popular Beach in Thailand Will Close to Tourists - Yahoo Sports
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Ko Phi Phi Le - Wikipedia
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Thailand's Maya Bay made famous by Leonardo DiCaprio's 'The Beach' set to reopen after 3 years
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Maya Bay: How conservationists saved Thailand's most famous beach from ruin