Phangan explorer
by cpim2004
it is free booklet updated each month about phanan.
there is two piers in thong sala, one is international pier, the other is multi-functional pier, you can get it from here or maybe in your bungalow.
some information is useful to choose hostel and night activities.
Chedi Wat Nai
by austarman
Chedi Wat Nai is a beautiful little Pagoda located on the side of a small paved road, just off the main road leading to Thong Nai Pan from Ban Tai Pier. You’ll spot it just before you arrive at the coconut factory. It’s right in the middle of the coconut plantation, whose owners happen to be very warm and friendly farmers.
The island's North-West
by AndreSTGT
The beaches in this area are tranquil, romantic and beautiful to look at. Watching the sunset on Ko Phangan is magic.
The problem with these beaches is that they are extremely shallow, so if you want more than just sun-bathing you should stay elsewhere and just visit on a day trip.
Good chill beach bar. Not on the beach now.
by LakeFever about Chai Ya Bar #2
This is the Chai Bar that was located on the beach the last time we visited. For some reason they had to move and another chill bar was left in its place. When we finally figured out where this bar was, we were relived.....the people who run Chai are the niest ever. WE had a great time with them all. They now have an extended menu and we tried the food one night and it was great. The kitchen stays open well past anything in Tong Nai Pan and Pins wife is the cook. Very good and inexpensive even compared to beach side restaurants. Note: no BBQ.
Note: just tell them your hungry and they will cook you up something fresh and filling. We found this as the best method to order as they would cook things for which they did well and/or for which they had ingredients for. :) N/A
This is the main road!
by Steve-H
This is the main road, it is washed away during the rainy season and that corner has a 200 foot drop off into 3 feet of water, bad odds so take care. We rented some motocrossers and had a hoot but then we are both experienced bikers, for the less experienced...TAKE THE TAXI