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Three Famous Movie Sites in Southeast Asia: Maya Beach, Angkor Wat, Phang Nga Bay

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Post published:April 22, 2020
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We visit Southeast Asia ---to explore three famous movie sites: Maya Beach, Angkor Wat, Phang Nga Bay. Map of the islands of Thailand. Map of Cambodia 1 - Maya Beach…

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