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Thai authorities to temporary close famous beach

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March 28, 2018

In a bid to halt environmental damage, Thai authorities have ordered the temporary closure of one of the country’s most famous beaches. Maya Bay, which is best known from Leonardo di Caprio’s movie, The Beach, has been visited by millions. Now the beach will be closed for four months every year.

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