Maya Bay, on Ko Phi Phi, became legendary thanks to “The Beach” (2000) starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
A victim of its own success, Maya Bay was closed to tourists from 2018 to 2022 to let its coral recover.
Beat the crowds at Chiang Mai's temples. A 4G/5G eSIM is invaluable: Grab for your rides, Thai translation, and offline maps for poorly covered islands.