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Koh Phi Phi Leh or Ko Phi Phi Ley is an island of the Phi Phi archipelago, in the Andaman Sea. It belongs to the Krabi province of Thailand.
The Beach
Controversy arose during the making of the film The Beach due to 20th Century Fox bulldozing and rescaping of the natural beach setting of Koh Phi Phi Leh to make it more “paradise-like”. The production altered some sand dunes and cleared some coconut trees and grass to widen the beach. Fox set aside a fund to reconstruct and return the beach to its natural state, however lawsuits were filed as many believed the damage to the ecosystem is permanent and restoration attempts failed. The lawsuits dragged on for years. In 2006, Thailand’s Supreme Court upheld an appeal court ruling that the filming had harmed the environment and ordered that damage assessments be made. Defendants in the case included 20th Century Fox and some Thai government officials. (more…)
Amber fort-palace is located about 11km north of Jaipur. It used to be the capital of Jaipur state and it is a great example of Rajput architecture. Its construction was…
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Glacier Bay serves steaks, seafood and traditional favorites with a modern twist. Signature GB menu items include House Prime Rib, Boneless Bacon Wrapped Center Cut Pork Loin, Grilled & Hand Battered…
