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Maya Bay

Thailand  ·  Lagoon from the film

The Beach filmed at Maya Bay. This lagoon was featured in the film and later closed to tourists for years to protect its reefs.

Where to go

7.67688, 98.76617

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.

Good to know

Title
The Beach (2000)
On screen
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In real life
Maya Bay
Can you visit?
Access not confirmed
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The Beach film at Maya Bay?
At 7.67688, 98.76617. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.
Can you visit Maya Bay?
Access not confirmed.
What else was filmed near Maya Bay?
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