Ko Phangan Travel Guide

  Dinner on the beach
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  • Dinner on the beach
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Pro

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  Good social scene, a huge mix of people from all over, easy to get around the island, most ammenities are within a short drive, a great place to chill cause thats what everyone is doing, youll fall in... 


Con

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  Can be SO crowded around full moon party night... 


In a nutshell

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  If you're looking for a party scene south Ko Phangan is for you... 

 

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Things to Do  

A jungle trail to bottle beach in koh phangan

A jungle trail to bottle beach in koh phangan, Ko Phangan

 coconutgirl Says:  Bottle beach is an isolated and beautiful beach in koh phangan. Most of the people take a long tail boat to get there, but you sould know you also have a jungle trail to this beach. From the start point in Chaloklum it will take you about 2 hours to get there, and this is a... 

Clear overview of things to do on Koh Phangan

Clear overview of things to do on Koh Phangan, Ko Phangan

 Huu72 Says:  Phangan has much to offer. Apart from the parties and relaxing on one of the many nice beaches there is a lot of fun stuff to do. You can go trekking in the jungle, see and swim in waterfalls, go kitesurfing, elephant riding, snorkling, diving, see or learn Thai boxing,... 

Tantra Yoga on Thong Nai Pan Yai

Tantra Yoga on Thong Nai Pan Yai, Ko Phangan

 girllrig Says:  You can take a tantra yoga course while you are in Thong Nai Pan, and even go on a retreat! Ask for Dao at Chai Ya Bar/Restaurant (9:30am) or Thai Terrace Bungalows (4pm). Dao was certified by an Indian man whose school is located in Ban Tai (see website below). If you want... 

Diving at Sail Rock Koh Phangan

Diving at Sail Rock Koh Phangan, Ko Phangan

 funggarybar Says:  SAIL ROCK DIVE CENTER (Koh Phangan)This dive center is now a 5-star Padi center effective December 2009. The service quality, its professionalism, and facilities deserve attention. The instructors/ divemasters are English speaking expatriates residing in Phangan for years... 

Hotels  

Milky Bay Resort

 1 Review and 133 Opinions  Milky Bay is one of the best places I have ever stayed. This resort has the nicest staff I have ever... 

Koh Phangan Dreamland Resort

 5 Reviews and 33 Opinions  I have stayed at Dreamland on both my trips to Tong Nai Pan.....its one of about 10 places to stay... 

Restaurants  

Lake Hut: Huge Rope Swing

Lake Hut: Huge Rope Swing, Ko Phangan

 greggreview Says:  Food was great here, very high standard for such reasonable prices. Staff was very friendly and welcoming, to my girlfriend and I, and the rope swing was insane. Its free to use, and is sooo scary, but good fun, highly recommend going to this restaurant in the day for all... 

Mediterraneo: That thai woman really makes pizzas !

Mediterraneo: That thai woman really makes pizzas !, Ko Phangan

 tom5025 Says:  Quite a small italian restaurant, only 16 to 20 seats.I think it's a new restaurant, the thai woman who makes the pizzas will welcome you, propose you drinks, make pizzas for you, chat with you, offer some bruchettas and wine if you come often to her restaurant, and, she's... 

My Phangan Resort: GREEN CURRY CHICKEN

My Phangan Resort: GREEN CURRY CHICKEN, Ko Phangan

 vigi Says:   My Phangan Resort: The bunglow I stayed. They provide VERY GOOD food. This is my favourite dish: Green Curry Chicken Rice. The bunglow owner know me, I must eat once everyday!Still can smell the taste when I close my eyes. Yummy.............! Guess how much is that? Only... 

Kaito: Real Japanese Home Cooking

Kaito: Real Japanese Home Cooking, Ko Phangan

 taomoe Says:  a Japanese couple open this restaurant. You can enjoy real Japanese food.My friend recommend to me here. "If you miss Japanese food, must be nice place"....that was right.Nice ASAHI draft beer with iced big glass.Sashimi of salmon and tuna with WASABI. they don't have SUSHI,... 

Nightlife  

Full Moon Party Ko Phangan tips and calendar

Full Moon Party Ko Phangan tips and calendar, Ko Phangan

 Huu72 Says:  The Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan in Thaland is one of the most famous outdoor parties in the world and it takes place once a month in Haad Rin on Koh Phangan. The beautiful beach is transformed into a huge party zone with blacklights, fluorescent colours, fireworks and... 

Bios dynamic kitchen.: Chilling out

Bios dynamic kitchen.: Chilling out, Ko Phangan

 kimmo_v Says:  Very cool atmosphere, good music, hammocks, excellent drinks. I also spottted some chilums changing hands....:-).Also food available, but we never ate there, so dunno the taste of it.Also few huts for rent. Are you kidding? Well, lets say this way; the waiters didnt wear... 

Transportation  

Waiting to get home on full moon night

Waiting to get home on full moon night, Ko Phangan

 glomm Says:  During the night of the full moon party, pick up truck taxis are responsible for getting people to and from Haad Rin and run all night long. They can send you anywhere accessible by car but if you are going back to your resort any further than Thong sala, sometimes you have... 

Ferry To & From Koh Phangan

Ferry To & From Koh Phangan, Ko Phangan

 YaaDong Says:  It is easy to get to Koh Phangan by ferry.If you are coming from Koh Samui you can catch the ferry at Bo Phut Pier.The fare is around 90 baht.From Koh Phangan you get the ferry at Thongsala to Surathanni and there are a number of ferry companiesyou can choose from.Seatran... 

Shopping  

Indy Island Store: A bang for your 50 Baht

Indy Island Store: A bang for your 50 Baht, Ko Phangan

 glomm Says:  This cozy little store in the main town of Thong Sala sells all their products for 50 baht. It sounds too good to be true but their products are of good quality including many Thai handicrafts which cost much more in other stores. They also sell Fullmoon toys and even... 

Local Customs  

Family Pet???

Family Pet???, Ko Phangan

 LakeFever Says:  I have no idea why the Thais feel that cagging up wild animals so they can look at them is ok.For 10 days these birds sat just where you see them....the cage was 2 meters by 2 meters......we saw a couple other properties with cagged eagles........of course, monkeys on... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Motorbike Scam Sritannu

Motorbike Scam Sritannu, Ko Phangan

 Garythz Says:  Do not rent a motorbike from Fuang Fua convenience shop in Sritannu. There was a scratch underneath the bike on a plastic panel and they wanted 5000 Baht to "repair" the damage and tried to keep my passport until I paid. The husband even pulled a knife trying to intimidate... 

Fine for not wearing motorcycle helmet

Fine for not wearing motorcycle helmet, Ko Phangan

 glomm Says:  When you rent a motorcycle on koh phangan you should always wear a helmet for safety reasons as well as avoiding a 200 baht penalty if the police decide to work extra hard that day. They will be lurking in unavoidable spots and will sneak up on you from nowhere and make you... 

Off The Beaten Path  

This snake was in my bed.

This snake was in my bed., Ko Phangan

 Steve-H Says:  This is a tree snake that i found in my bed one morning. I managed to shoo it away and it went up the balcony onto the roof. Enter my mate Andy who wanted to pose below it to show how long it was, as the camera went off the snake fell off the roof and Andy nearly filled his... 

Game Bar in Tong Nai Pan PT#2

Game Bar in Tong Nai Pan PT#2, Ko Phangan

 LakeFever Says:  During the day this is a good plce to chill out and chat, play games and listen to music.They do have a small food menu and serve an amazing baguette for lunch 150-180B. Sorry no photo for some reason.....By night time this is one of the popular places to go and the music is... 

Favorites  

Thong Nai Pan Noi

Thong Nai Pan Noi, Ko Phangan

 austarman Says:  This would have to be the most beautiful little beach resort I have ever been to.It has great little bungalo's along the beach (Baan Panburi) unde rthe coconut tree's.Thong Nai Pan Noi has superb fresh seafood restaurants with tables on the beach of a night time and a couple... 

Thongsala

Thongsala, Ko Phangan

 YaaDong Says:  Thongsala is the first place you get to when you arrive on Ko Phangan .It's the only main port and also the only town on Phangan, houseing most of the island's residents. It provides all kinds of necessary facilities you may need including banks, ATMs,7-11,travel agents and... 

 
Explore Deeper into Ko Phangan
a really friendly place: chilling at chills
Hotels
The Sanctuary Island Resort
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asia bungalows: lovely bungalows
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Leela Beach Bungalows - Near Hat Rin: Hit or miss but great people, close to party beach
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Haad Son Bungalows: Best place in north-west K.Phangan?
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Panviman Resort - Koh Pha Ngan
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Diving & Snorkelling
Things to Do
Shiralea Backpackers resort: Haad Yao's best kept secret
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My Phanghan Resort
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Haad Yao Bungalows: Nice ambience
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Dream Hill Bungalows: Avoid like the plague!
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Luna Lounge, Thonng Nai Pan Noi: Lovely ambience, great people, amazing food
Restaurants
Harmony Beach Resort
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handsome sandwhiches: best burgers
Restaurants
Up close with the local wildlife.
Warnings Or Dangers
Nics Restaurant + Lounge + Bar: Great Food, Great Service and...the best Mojitos!!
Restaurants
Baan Panburi Village
Hotels
any given restaurant serving western food: Pizza and Pasta beware!
Restaurants
Casablanca: Good Simple Food Pt #2
Restaurants
Chai Ya Bar #2: Good chill beach bar. Not on the beach now.
Nightlife
Thongtapan Resort
Hotels
Starlite Bunglow Restaurant: Low Key Accom PT2
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Starlite Bungalow: Looking for low Key Accom.
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Hadd Yao Beach
Favorites
Neptune's Villa
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Take It Easy!
Things to Do
Sandy Beach Bungalow: Barracuda, BBQ & Beer Chang
Restaurants
Sandy Bay Bungalows: Chill Out Place
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Salad Beach Resort
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Villa Vadee: Perfect Family/large group accomm in Koh Phangan
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 We had our kids there in Dec, 4 kids under 6 years old. Try www.villakohphangan.com in Thong Nai Pan, perfect for families. Good Luck Lovely Villa with pool, 5... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi guys, Can anyone suggest an easy but inexpensive way to travel from BKK to Koh Phangan? I'm planning to leave BKK on the... 

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A: Hi Flying to Koh Sumai and going to Koh Phangan is an easy option but little expensive compared to flying to Surat thani and going to Koh Phangan. It just takes... 

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A Great little island....Chill out for a bit.

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 The office map of Haadrin on the beach boasts 712 residents.....certainly during the travel season this number swells immensely and places to stay become more scarce....more times than not though, a... 

2

Koh Phangan

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 Haad Rin is situated right at the very southern tip of the island of Koh Phangan. When you ride there by moterbike like I did, you have to wind your way up and down though some very steep... 

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MY KO PHANGAN

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 Oh, such fun. The people watching alone was worth it. We stayed on a beach quite far from the full moon party beach. 200 baht later, we were all crammed into a "speed boat" for a half hour ride to... 

4

Dont skip Phangan!

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 If you are heading to southern Thailand, you have to go to Koh Phangan!! The island is still kinda non-touristic and there are some pretty nice beaches too. 

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FULL MOON PARRR...TAAAAY!

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 I have heard so much about this Full Moon Party, being a party animal, I decided to come down to experience this "biggest party in Asian" by myself. Without disappointment, it is worth travelling 19... 

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