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We Found a Hidden Village Built Over the Ocean in Thailand
March 15, 2026 · 17 min · 222K views · Hat Tha Nam, Thailand
Sunset over ocean village in Thailand, boats glowing on water.
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A plastic bag obstructing the seawater intake caused a cooling failure in the air conditioning system aboard an Island SPIRIT 525.2:57 After observing reduced water flow from the manifold, the owner cleared the blockage by diving to remove the debris from the hull intake, restoring flow to the salon and cabin units.4:24 The crew subsequently motored three hours from Bang Bao to Ao Salat on the east side of Koh Chang, navigating in light five-knot winds.7:44 They anchored in the bay, using the engine in reverse to confirm the hold before taking the dinghy to the village pier.8:17 Ao Salat features an overwater community, fish pens, and a nearby golden Buddha statue accessible by a hillside path.8:36 The crew noted that local restaurant service is staggered, with dishes arriving as they are prepared rather than simultaneously.15:39 Daily food and beverage costs for the group totaled less than $30.16:39
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