Phi Phi Don was initially populated by Muslim fishermen during the late 1940s, and later became a coconut plantation. The Thai population of Phi Phi Don remains more than 80% Muslim.
Koh Phi Phi Leh was the backdrop for the 2000 movie The Beach. Phi Phi Leh also houses the 'Viking Cave', from which there is a thriving bird's nest soup industry. There was criticism during filming of 'The Beach' that the permission granted to the film company to physically alter the environment inside Phi Phi Islands National Park was illegal.
Following the release of The Beach, tourism on Phi Phi Don increased dramatically, and with it the population of the island. Many buildings were constructed without planning permission.
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Koh Chang is the second largest island of Thailand, located on the Thai east coast 310 km away from Bangkok near the border to Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand. The name means Elephant Island. It is a mountainous island with several waterfalls and rainforest. The island is part of the Mu Ko Chang Marine National Park. During World War II, Ko Chang was the scene of a naval battle between the Royal Thai Navy and a Vichy France squadron, in which the Thais were decisively beaten.
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Aside from swimming and basking on the sun, people come to Kata Noi Beach for some snorkelling; and from May to October, the beach is flocked in by surfers because the currents, during this season, are relatively stronger.
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Indeed Thailand is the most visited destination of Southeast Asia visited by tourists within and outside of the world throughout the year. whether looking for family holiday where you can take your family and friends and spend some quality time together or looking for adventure trip or whether wish to experience delicious Thai food, there is no shortage of attractions and enjoyment in Thailand often referred as the ‘Land of Smiles'.
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