I Really Don’t Want To Do This
28 May 2026 · 17 min · 99K views · Thailand
What this video covers
A boat owner in Pattaya, Thailand, must sail to Malaysia to satisfy export requirements and finalize the registration of a new vessel.1:29 The owner plans a multi-stage transit, beginning with a 50-mile leg to Hua Hin, followed by a 24-hour passage to Koh Samui.16:14 After dropping off crew and dogs in Koh Samui, the owner will hire a professional captain for a 300-mile, non-stop delivery to Terengganu, Malaysia, to clear customs.2:11 This transit allows the owner to re-enter Thailand under a temporary import permit, which provides duty-free status for six months and is renewable for up to two and a half years.3:17 The owner intends to return to Koh Samui by June 6th to meet incoming crew.4:42 Future plans include cruising the Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao areas before hauling out in Pattaya in August.5:37 The owner also notes ongoing legal and salvage complications regarding a previous vessel totaled in a grounding incident.9:14
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