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Thailand grand canyon (sam phan bok) at Ubon Ratchathani Province, Thailand.

Affectionately referred to as “the Grand Canyon of Thailand,” this rock islet in the Khong River is best seen during the dry season of January to April, when the eroded rock formations emerge from receding water levels. The area is rife with superstition influenced by local legends, including the respect given to its signature dog head-shaped stone that has inspired many myths related to the canyon’s development.