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Chuay Gahn (ช่วยกัน) is a tribe from Survivor: Thailand.

Team founder Jan Gentry was anxious when put in a position to choose her tribemates, and the result left the cast initially surprised. While older and weaker compared to the younger, more fit Sook Jai tribe, Chuay Gahn's camaraderie and better tribe dynamics allowed them to be on par with Sook Jai, entering the merge with the numbers' advantage that allowed them to effectively decimate their rivals. Their tribe color is orange.

Members[]

Brian Heidik
34, Quartz Hill, CA
Used car salesman
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Clay Jordan
46, Monroe, LA
Restaurant owner
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Ghandia Johnson
33, Denver, CO
Legal secretary
S5 ghandia t
Helen Glover
47, Middletown, RI
Navy swim instructor
S5 helen t
Jan Gentry
53, Tampa, FL
Teacher
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John Raymond
40, Slidell, LA
Pastor
S5 john t
Tanya Vance
27, Gray, TN
Social worker
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Ted Rogers, Jr.
37, Durham, NC
Software developer
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Tribe History[]

The tribe was formed by a Schoolyard Pick. Jan picked what seemed to be a weaker tribe compared to the rival Sook Jai. This was evident early on, as Chuay Gahn lost the first two Immunity Challenges, as well as the first Reward Challenge. They voted out John - for his inability to gel - as well as Tanya, who was appearing to be very sick and unable to adapt to the environment.

Dysfunction was beginning to fracture the tribe, especially after the infamous Grindgate incident involving Ghandia and Ted. Though it seemed to be patched, a misunderstanding caused the feud to stay.

After Sook Jai threw a challenge to get rid of Jed Hildebrand, Chuay Gahn saw a momentum shift that saw them lose only 2 of the upcoming challenges (and thereby voting out Ghandia). Sook Jai was forced to lose two of their own before the Fake Merge.

At the Fake Merge, the five remaining members of Chuay Gahn saw Shii Ann, a member of the rival tribe, to be a useful asset. She made her intentions clear that she was open to flipping to the other tribe, and was voted out at Sook Jai's next Tribal Council. When the merge finally came, the tight-knit Chuay Gahn entered with a 5-3 advantage over Sook Jai.

Challenge History[]

Episode Challenge Challenge Type Sit-Out Result Eliminated
(Vote)
Finish
1 Flying Your Flag Immunity None Lost John
(6-1-1)
1st Voted Out
Day 3
2 Palanquin Slalom Reward None Lost Tanya
(5-2)
2nd Voted Out
Day 6
Floating Puzzle Immunity None Lost
3 Pilfering Pirates Reward None Won Tribe Immune
Temple Transfer Immunity None Won
4 New Tribe Member Reward None Lost Ghandia
(4-2)
4th Voted Out
Day 12
Tan-dy Gram Immunity None Lost
5 Survivor Auction Tribe Immune
Catch of the Day Immunity None Won
6 Wicker Flicker Reward None Lost Tribe Immune
Thai 21 Immunity None Won
7 Jail Break Immunity None Won Tribe Immune
8 Breathing Space Immunity Helen Won Tribe Immune
Tribes Merged, Day 25

Voting History[]

Original Tribes
Episode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Voted Out S5 john t
John
S5 tanya t
Tanya
Tribe
Immune
S5 ghandia t
Ghandia
Tribe
Immune
Tribe
Immune
Tribe
Immune
Tribe
Immune
Tribes
Merged
Vote 6-1-1 5-2 4-2
Brian John Tanya Ghandia
Clay John Tanya Ghandia
Jan John Tanya Clay
Helen Clay Tanya Ghandia
Ted John Tanya Ghandia
Ghandia John Helen Clay
Tanya John Helen
John Ghandia

Gallery[]

Trivia[]

  • Chuay Gahn is the first tribe to have a cave as a shelter.
  • The Chuay Gahn camp was located near a cave that was large enough for the entire tribe to sleep in, eliminating the need to build a shelter. The downside of the Chuay Gahn camp was that their water source was located at another island that was accessible only by boat. On the flip side, Sook Jai's water source was conveniently close by, but they had to build a shelter from scratch.
  • Chuay Gahn is the second orange tribe to produce the entire final five of the season.
    • The first tribe to achieve this was Tagi. They were both followed later by Ometepe.
    • All three tribes also had the first person eliminated from the season.
    • All three tribes also competed in seasons where at least five members from the opposing tribe were consecutively eliminated.
      • Chuay Gahn is the first orange tribe to accomplish this while opposing a purple tribe. This happened again in Redemption Island.
  • Chuay Gahn is the earliest appearing tribe to never have a member return for a future season.

References[]

Survivor (U.S.) Tribes
Borneo The Australian Outback Africa Marquesas
Pagong Tagi Kucha Ogakor Boran Samburu Maraamu Rotu
Rattana Barramundi Moto Maji Soliantu
Thailand The Amazon Pearl Islands All-Stars
Chuay Gahn Sook Jai Jaburu Tambaqui Drake Morgan The Outcasts Chapera Mogo Mogo Saboga
Chuay Jai Jacaré Balboa Chaboga Mogo
Vanuatu Palau Guatemala Panama
Lopevi Yasur Koror Ulong Nakúm Yaxhá Bayoneta Casaya La Mina Viveros
Alinta Xhakúm Gitanos
Cook Islands Fiji China Micronesia
Aitutaki Manihiki Puka Puka Rarotonga Moto Ravu Fei Long Zhan Hu Airai Malakal
Aitutonga Bula Bula Hae Da Fung Dabu
Gabon Tocantins Samoa Heroes vs. Villains
Fang Kota Jalapao Timbira Foa Foa Galu Heroes Villains
Nobag Forza Aiga Yin Yang
Nicaragua Redemption Island South Pacific One World
Espada La Flor Ometepe Zapatera Savaii Upolu Manono Salani
Libertad Murlonio Te Tuna Tikiano
Philippines Caramoan Blood vs. Water Cagayan
Kalabaw Matsing Tandang Bikal Gota Galang Tadhana Aparri Luzon Solana
Dangrayne Enil Edam Kasama Solarrion
San Juan del Sur Worlds Apart Cambodia Kaôh Rōng
Coyopa Hunahpu Escameca Masaya Nagarote Bayon Ta Keo Angkor Chan Loh Gondol To Tang
Huyopa Merica Orkun Dara
Millennials vs. Gen X Game Changers Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers Ghost Island
Takali Vanua Ikabula Mana Nuku Tavua Levu Soko Yawa Malolo Naviti Yanuya
Vinaka Maku Maku Solewa Lavita
David vs. Goliath Edge of Extinction Island of the Idols Winners at War
Jabeni Vuku Tiva Kama Manu Lesu Lairo Vokai Dakal Sele Yara
Kalokalo Vata Lumuwaku Koru
Survivor 41 Survivor 42 Survivor 43 Survivor 44
Luvu Ua Yase Ika Taku Vati Baka Coco Vesi Ratu Soka Tika
Viakana Kula Kula Gaia Va Va
Survivor 45 Survivor 46
Belo Lulu Reba Nami Siga Yanu
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