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After more than a decade of hard travelling, I'm not up to it much these days. But I do occasionally get across Sarasin Bridge and into the peaceful provinces of Phang Nga, Krabi and beyond.




Night of the Leatherback

These days, of course, baby turtles do not so often pop from nests as get dropped off from the local marine preservation centre by truck. This slight alteration to the aesthetic of Mai Khao and Thai Muang beaches has two very important benefits. For one thing, far more baby sea turtles are making it into that surf, where previously they were prey to poachers and other local wildlife, and – as visitors to Thai Muang discovered – a sea turtle release makes a great excuse for a party.


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Leatherback turtle, Phang Nga, Thailand
Baby leatherback sets out on life from Thai Muang Beach


Khao Lak, Thailand
Rainbow Waterfall, Khao Lak
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