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Koh Phangan is located in the Gulf of Siam a little North of
Koh Samui. About 75 %
of the island is mountains covered by tropical jungle. The coconuts are
still produced and exported here and an important income, together with the
growing tourist industry and fishing. There are several coconut fields here.
In the south end of Ban Tai there is a big coconut storage.Koh Phangan is famous for the Full Moon Party which is held on full moon night every month. This world-famous beach party brings thousands of party lovers to the island. Koh Phangan has tranquil places for visitors to enjoy. You can relax under shade of coconut trees by white sand beaches and absorb the spirit of nature.
Koh Samui, Thailand
One of Thailand's favorite island getaways, Koh Samui is located in the Gulf of Thailand just south of Koh Phang Ngan (see Interactive Map Koh Samui). Too well-known to have 'hidden gem' status, ...
Visit Koh Phangan from Samui
There are many ways of getting to Koh Phangan from Samui. You can easily get a ferry from Big Buddha pier, which is the nearest one to the airport. The SamuiPhangan Express is a new and regular ...
Island in the sun
An island that's often maligned due to the bad behaviour of the foreign tourists that flock to its famed full moon parties, Koh Phangan has plenty to offer the discerning visitor - it's merely a ...
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Recommended Hotels Koh Phangan
Salad Beach Resort 
Relax, recharge and leave the frantic pace of your life behind you, as you stay at the Salad Beach Resort. Located on tranquil Haad Salad, it epitomises tropical island living with its pristine white sands, palm lined beach and idyllic surroundings.
Relatively underdeveloped, the area retains a laid back rural charm and is hardly ever crowded, giving you the space you need.
Set amidst beautiful lush gardens, accommodation at Salad Beach Resort is modern and comfortable offering modern amenities. Facilities on-site include an open air beachfront restaurant serving a delicious selection of traditional Thai and western cuisine. Unwind with a massage or sign-up for the various recreational activities available, such as snorkelling or scuba diving.
With the islands rural charm, the resorts personalised service and relaxed atmosphere, you will be ensured a relaxing visit.
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Getting there
From Bangkok: By bus or rail to Suratthani province, and a ferry from one of the piers (Donsak: Seatran and Raja ferry lines) You can buy a joint ticket in Bangkok, for example on Khao San Road. You can also get here with the Lomprayah catamaran from Chumpon via Koh Tao. Lomprayah also has comfortable buses from Bangkok to Chumpon. If you are going from Samui you have a lot of alternatives; Catch a express boat, catamaran or a small ferry from Nathon, Maenam, Big Buddha, Bangrak or Bo Phut. Or, if your in a hurry, a speed boat from Maenam or Bo Phut is perfect. Please check with any travel agency or just go to the piers.
Fantastic
Phangan (from Koh Samui)Island exploring on Koh Phangan is a beach lovers paradise. Spend the day cruising the coastline, swimming and snorkeling with tropical fish. Visit Koh Ma point, Thong Nai Pan Beach and then enjoy a lazy picnic lunch at the private beach of Haad Yao.
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Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan
There are about 10,000-20,000 people every month at this Koh Phangan beach party. It is known as the Full Moon Party. International and Thai DJ's are making the crowd go wild. Paint yourself in UV colors and let your body lose control. The DJ's play all kinds of music; techno, trance, goa, drum n' bass, dub, reggae, "commercial hits", house etc on about 15 soundsystems along Haad Rin beach. There are also many small tables on the beach where you can sit down with your friends or meet new ones from all parts of the globe. You can order drinks and food from the restaurants and the bars next to the Had Rin Nok beach.Other moon parties
You might also want to visit the Black Moon and Half Moon Parties arranged at Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. The location for these parties tends to change. The Black Moon Parties on Samui was often held at "Secret Beach" at Samrong Bay, but now they also arrange them at Chaweng beach. The also use to have a Black Moon Party on Had Rin beach on Phangan nowadays. Also there is a Half Moon Party at Koh Phangan rather near Bang Tai and Thongsala on the road to Thong Nai Pan.
Eating and Drinking Koh Phangan
All the beaches have passable to excellent Thai restaurants, for more international flavours, Had Rin is the only place to be. Try Shell (on the lake) for top notch Italian and the best coffee on the island, Om Ganesh (main road) for very cheap northern Indian, Niras Bakery (crossroads) for all manner of pies, pastries and sandwiches or Bamboozle (just off the main road) for authentic Spanish treats.The beach bars are mostly of a reasonably similar techno orientated ilk apart from Drop Inn and Cactus, which also play reggae, rock, and Euro-house. Alternatively, for less volume, pub grub and a very friendly atmosphere, head for the Outback Bar (main road).
The clubbing scene has cooled somewhat since the social order crackdown started but Harmony (behind Bamboozle) and Backyard (road to Had Leela) are both packed most nights and play any kind of music as long as its trance.