Phuket's Laem Phanor Beach Seawater Turns Reddish-Brown, Advises Against Swimming
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Phuket's Laem Phanor Beach Seawater Turns Reddish-Brown, Advises Against Swimming

The seawater at Laem Phanor Beach in Phuket, Thailand, has turned a reddish-brown color. Local authorities are advising against swimming due to potential skin irritation while investigations into the cause are ongoing.

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