Thai resort extends epic 'longest pool in South-East Asia' to 2.4 km in length

The dimensions of the pool in a hotel complex in the south of Thailand were already gigantic. Now another few hundred metres have been added. Doing lanes in this pool could keep you busy for quite a while. – Photo: JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only in connection with the aforementioned text and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

The bright blue pool meanders through the hotel's lush gardens, opening up into larger lagoons before flowing further, seemingly ever onwards.

Welcome to the new water feature at the JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa in southern Thailand. It is the longest swimming pool in Southeast Asia, the hotel says.