Thailand's paradise-on-earth Maya Bay reopens, no more over-tourism

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After years of intense tourist footfall, the Thai government closed Maya Bay in June 2018 in order to allow its ecosystem to heal.
Today, marine life has returned.
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KRABI, THAILAND - The waters of Maya Bay are cool and enticing. Gentle waves lap at my feet and I am tempted to venture further into the lagoon for a dip.

But a shrill whistle slices through the air and echoes off the limestone cliffs.

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