În 2004, thailandezii au construit un ponton de pescuit de 400 de metri pe țărmul Oceanului Pacific. 13 ani mai târziu, linia țărmului avansase cu până la 250 de metri pe una dintre părți

A fishing pier in Thailand has caused significant coastal changes, with a beach advancing by 250 meters due to sediment transport disruptions. A study published in Scientific Reports analyzed historical coastlines and sediment data from 1966 to 2023, revealing how infrastructure affected coastal dynamics. The construction of various structures between 2004 and 2008, including a 400-meter pier, altered sediment movement and led to pronounced accretion. The research emphasizes the need for integrated coastal management and highlights the effectiveness of high-resolution imaging techniques like UAV-based LiDAR for monitoring coastal changes.