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Could I Actually Live Here? (Thailand Test Week 🇹🇭)
March 24, 2026 · 13 min · 294K views · Koh Wai, Koh Chang Islands
Crew unties mooring lines at sunset on Thai catamaran
What this video covers
The crew concludes a four-night charter in the Koh Chang Islands, Thailand, returning their vessel to the base at Koh Chang.Watch Light winds, typically under 10 knots in this region, limit sailing opportunities, often requiring motoring for short coastal transits.0:53 The charter fleet includes Island Spirit 380 and Island Spirit 410 catamarans, with older 380 models available for purchase in the $120,000 to $150,000 range as the company upgrades its fleet.2:00 Charter staff frequently assist with docking and mooring maneuvers at the base as a standard safety measure.4:51 Following the charter, the crew relocates to a resort on the opposite side of Koh Chang, navigating the island’s steep, winding two-lane perimeter roads.7:17 The island lacks a central cross-island road, necessitating a longer drive around the coast.7:32 The region offers low-cost dining and affordable beachfront accommodations, with cabanas averaging $100 per night.7:21
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