Ko Pha-ngan
What you need to know before you go
Koh Phangan (also spelt Ko Pha-Ngan) is Thailand’s 5th biggest island and one of the most beautiful and wild. Located 70 km from the mainland and just 12 km from Koh Samui, Phangan does not have an airport and relies heavily on ferries from the mainland and Koh Samui to transportation visitors.
The island is renowned for its lush tropical jungle interior, many idyllic, long, white-sand beaches and over 20 nearby dive sites. The main disembarkation points are Thongsala and Haad Rin, where you’ll find plenty of ATM machines and banks. Koh Phangan’s main claim to fame is its legendary Full Moon Party, Black Moon Party with the Full Moon celebrations attracting between 10,000 and 30,000 revelers during New Year’s Eve.
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Koh Phangan Travel Essentials
Our Koh Phangan Travel Essentials guide offers insight into everything you need for a satisfying vacation to this Surat Thani island in southern Thailand. You’ll learn about the local climate, electricity, plug styles, emergency phone numbers and more, including the best way to get to the island and how to get around once you’re there. This island is home to plenty to see and do, including...