THAILAND TRAVEL: Moken Sea Gypsy Way of Life (Surin Islands) by BEE XOOMSAI

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The Mokens are an Austronesian ethnic group who still maintain their sea-based culture until today. They live a primitive-ish live and have their own tribal language. There are around 2,000 Mokens scattered along the west coast of Thailand, but on this particular island there are only about 100.

Out of these 100-ish Mokens on this island, perhaps around 20 young men work as boat crew for boat tour companies in Phuket and Phang-Nga provinces, and send their income to support their families. They work for 6 months each year and base in mainland, but reside on their own territory for another 6 months during the Monsoon season.

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I had the chance to go on a secret island trip last year with a friend and stayed with the Moken Sea Gypsy for 10 days. It was a secluded island 60 km off coast in the South of Thailand and we felt very fortunate getting to live a primitive life with them (no electricity, water supply system or phone reception). By far it was the best trip I'd ever had.

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