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Could I Actually Live Here? (Thailand Test Week 🇹🇭)
March 24, 2026 · 13 min · 293K 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.0:00 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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