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The crew of Doodles explores an abandoned luxury resort on the island of Koh Kham in the Koh Chang Archipelago, Thailand.5:30 The resort, which features villas with private infinity plunge pools, has remained derelict for approximately a decade following political instability.7:58 Visitors must pay a 200-baht landing fee to access the site, which now serves as a local landmark.6:28 After touring the ruins, the crew conducts a photoshoot on the island's rock formations before travelling by dinghy to the nearby island of Koh Mak for lunch.2:55 During the transit, the crew discusses the necessity of upgrading Starlink plans from regional to global coverage when sailing outside of North America, noting that the service must be powered down while in motion to avoid mandatory marine plan fees.2:11 The crew also highlights the utility of aluminium-hull Highfield dinghies, specifically recommending the addition of a front step to improve boarding access.14:57

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