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Thailand's pearl of the Andaman Sea; pristine beaches and coral reefs
๐น๐ญ Thailand Andaman Sea 1967
๐๏ธ Why It Matters
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Thailand's largest island; 39 beaches including Patong, Kata and Karon
2
Phi Phi Islands โ crystal waters; filming location for "The Beach" (2000)
3
Big Buddha: 45 m white marble statue visible from across the island
Thailand's largest island; once a major tin-mining centre for centuries
Quick Facts
Category
๐๏ธ Islands & Beaches
Country
๐น๐ญ Thailand
Location
Andaman Sea
Key Year
1967
About
Thailand's pearl of the Andaman Sea; pristine beaches and coral reefs