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Phang Nga Bay Caves: How They Formed

Posted on by Trianee Nuri
24
Jul

Phang Nga Bay, located between Phuket Island and mainland southern Thailand is famous for its stunning limestone karsts and its unique cave system where travelers can paddle through the narrow, low hanging tunnels. Phang Nga Bay caves developed over a very long period through a combination of limestone dissolution, changing water levels and coastal erosion. Natural […]

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What Makes a Hong Lagoon Special?

Posted on by Trianee Nuri
22
Jul

A Hong lagoon is a hidden or enclosed body of water inside a limestone island or karst landscape. The Thai word “hong” means room, which describes the feeling of entering a natural chamber surrounded by high rock walls, mangroves and an opening to the sky. What makes a Hong lagoon special is not only its appearance but also the […]

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