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We Found One of Thailand’s Most Beautiful Hidden Bays

September 2, 2026 · 9 min · 228K views · Ao Hat Yon, Koh Phangan

What this video covers

The crew anchors their Island Spirit 525 catamaran in Ao Hat Yon, a secluded bay on the east coast of Koh Phangan in the Gulf of Thailand.0:25 Accessible only by boat or off-road vehicle, the bay features cliffside restaurants and bars connected by winding walkways.0:41 The crew uses a Highfield dinghy to reach the shore, anchoring it in knee-deep water to account for tidal changes.6:41 During the stay, they paddleboard, swim with dogs, and operate an electric e-foil.3:52 They dine at a cliffside establishment called Bamboo, which offers views of the anchorage.7:14 The bay provides clear, warm water and remains quiet, with Doodles serving as the only sailboat anchored in the area.1:33

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Island SPIRIT 525Their boat

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