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I Think I Want to Move to This Island in Thailand
March 12, 2026 · 14 min · 184K views · Koh Mak, Thailand
Catamaran glides past Bang Bao’s turquoise bay and green shore.
What this video covers
A crew aboard a Lagoon 400 charters through the Koh Chang archipelago in Thailand, visiting the Love Garden on Koh Mak and Bang Bao bay on Koh Koot. The crew accesses Koh Mak via dinghy, noting a newly installed floating dock that provides easier shore access than previous visits.2:06 They explore the Love Garden, a site featuring concrete sculptures, before dining at the Thai Sabai Resort.2:53 The transit south to Bang Bao involves two hours of motoring in light winds of less than five knots.11:15 Upon arrival at Bang Bao, the crew observes four other sailboats in the anchorage, noting the bay’s significant tidal range of two to three meters.11:29 The crew utilizes the boat's generator and air conditioning to keep pets comfortable while snorkeling.10:05 The host highlights the low cost of living and dining in the region, comparing it favorably to the Caribbean and French Polynesia.13:44
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