An island in Thailand unexpectedly splits in two.

Approximately 20% of an island in Thailand's Mu Ko Angthong National Marine Park has separated from the main island, possibly due to heavy rains and strong waves, according to Piya Nunil, the park's head.

Mu Ko Angthong is a marine park in the Gulf of Thailand, located in Ko Samui district. The park covers a total area of ​​102 square kilometers.², comprising 42 islands. The islands in Mu Ko Angthong National Marine Park are made of limestone dating back approximately 260 million years.

The southwestern part of Ko Hintaek, one of the islands in the park, has been separated from the rest of the island – accounting for about 15-20% of the island's total area.

Mr. Piya explained that this phenomenon could be due to heavy rain and strong waves, and added that ships have been warned to maintain a safe distance from Ko Hintaek Island because limestone rocks are still breaking off and falling into the sea.

Huong Thao