Thailandâs extensive territories, unrest on its borders, and placement in a zone prone to natural disasters all make helicopters a critical aspect of its military capabilities.
For the valley on the island of Hawaii, see Waipio Valley. WaipiÊ»o is a census-designated place (CDP) located in the Ewa District of the island of OÊ»ahu in the City & County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. In Hawaiian, wai piÊ»o means curved water. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a population of 11,674.
Waipio Valley Beach, Big Island. Of all the beaches on the Big Island, the unspoiled crescent of black sand at the base of Waipio Valley is easily the most secluded: itâs sheltered by 2,000-foot cliffs and itâs a grueling three-mile hike down.