Five Farangs in Thailand
A motley crew explores Thailand’s fabled Andaman Sea on a charter catamaran
Read Paul Gelder’s full story HERE.
Ko Tapu, a limestone karst off James Bond Island
Apakorn, a Moorings 4800 catamaran, at anchor Koh Hong
Grey skies start day at marina
A typical Thai fishing vessel
A Thai massage on the beach
Ton Sai Bay and a fleet of longtail boats at Phi Phi Don, rebuilt since the 2004 tsunami
The multi-colored ribbons and garlands wrapped around the prow are Buddhist prayer scarfs offering good luck and protection
Like New York’s yellow cabs and Venice’s gondolas
Our Moorings 4800 catamaran, Apakorn, lies anchored off Loh Jark Bay on Day Two
Powered by secondhand car or truck engines and get their name from the driveshaft extending 10ft
Andrew and Bill take in the scenery from the bows
The rustic Rock Bar, built mostly of driftwood and perched on rocks at the southern end of Ao Si beach
Longtails and our boat Koh Jum
Chart briefing with Sunsail manager
Pete barters with canoe offer
Scenic Shot at Anchorage
Ralph and Bill at best anchorage
Jungle hill huts of Koh Jum
A laid back bar in Koh Jum
