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Koh Phangan Information:
The Island is blessed with golden secluded bays and hard to find natural beauty, the Koh Phangan attracts visitors from all over the world.
Koh Phangan is approximately 2.5 hours from Surat Thani Province and approximately 45 min. from Samui by ferry. The cheapest way from Bangkok to Phangan is to get yourself a joint tickets from Songserm Travel Center who operates joint ticket for Boats and Speed boats, buses, railway, airplanes) to Koh Phangan. Or you can take an 1 hour flight by Bangkok Airways daily from BKK to Samui and get the catamaran boat to Phangan.
As a tropical paradise island in the Southern Gulf of Thailand, Koh Phangan serves as popular getaway retreat, here some may go relaxing on quiet deserted beaches or enjoy the under water world of Phangan and learning to dive at the distinctive island of Ko Ma
Mai Pen Rai is'nt just commonly said on the island, the phrase is as well the name of a very recommended resort on the north side of the island.
Simmilar to the neighbor island, Koh Phangan has enjoyed enormous year on year increase in tourism numbers also it is well know for its every month held infamous Fullmoon Party happening at Haad Rin . Due to its vibrant party scene some have dubbed Koh Phangan the Ibiza of Asia.
Located in the Gulf of Thailand Phangan is sister island to the World renowned tourist destination of Samui Island that attracts in excess of one million holiday seekers each year.
A enormous range of fishes and some fantastic coral reefs offering divers a unique experience. Other activities now include kayaking, Elephant Riding and Jungle Treks.
Surrounded by crystal clear waters, Koh Phangan has naturally become in the recent a divers top destination in South Thailand.
On Koh Panghan you can see typical picture-postcard views of coconut palm trees , bright blue lagoons and amazing sunrises.
We can recommend as a at a quite beach, please have a look at Haad Khontee a small secluded bay with just one resort.
One exemption from the otherwise relaxing and quite island is the Full Moon Party Beach when the east side of Haad Rin changes to a dance floor constructed of sand. If you don't fell like party or very loud music, don't worry on Koh Phangan are many natural beaches, that are all over the Island like fruit garden in the hills, National Parks and fruit garden in the hills.
You can book for a wide range of Bungalow Resorts on Koh Phangan for every type of budget, availible for online reservation here.
Relaxing on tranquil uncrowded beaches, snorkel diving and taking a course to learn diving nearby the characteristic island of Koh Ma, a preserved National Park.
The famous Full Moon Party is one of the local attractions in Koh Phangan. In average 8.000 party guests coming to Phangan each lunar eclipse if only to experience the Full Moon Party.
For those of the travelers who find Koh Samui too costly or too crowded with not much nature left, Kohphangan is the greatest place to chill in the Kingdom of Thailand.
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