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Thailand is closing its iconic bay from 'The Beach' indefinitely to repair destruction by tourists

Tourists pass their time as they visit Maya bay at Krabi province, Thailand May 23, 2018. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun - RC1CD91E4D30

Around 5,000 tourists visit the bay daily. Image: REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

Tom Murray
Digital Fellow, Business Insider
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