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Koh Phangan Information:
At the moment, Phangan became a popular destination and tourists from every corner of the earth visit it. Most people prefer to use the World Wide Web in order to learn all about the island and local accommodation. A helpful site to reserve a bungalow in a resort on the island, is www.PhanganIsland.com
The southeast part of Kohpangan is the main party area including Had Rin and the full moon party beach. Most of the area surrounding Had Rin is mountains making most of the beautiful fine white beaches unable to reach by road, the only way to get to them is by long tail boat from Had Rin.
As a natural paradise in the southern gulf of siam, the island is real getaway retreat, where one may go relaxing on quiet white sand beaches and try to snorkel and go for a dive at the tiny island of Ko Ma
If you a looking for a private place to stay, please have a look at Haad Thian on the west side a nice and secluded bay with just one resort.
There are loads of ways to explore the island, you can take one of the local cab for a little amount of Baht,or you are experienced enough you can rent a motorcycle or jeep and do it in your own adgenda.
The island has also a selection of upper class accommodation , to name just a few as example Mandalai Hotel or Sun Set Cove. Both of them have a very good service and can be recommened to everyone able to afford them. Ko Phangan has unnumbered undeveloped bays and waterfalls, some are only accessible by trekking through jungle paths or taking a boat. Kohpangan is a place of real beauty and charm, a place, where visitors can have a holiday far anyway, kicked back and on the beach or active and fast paced.
Koh Phangan is about 2.5 hours from Don Sak and approximately 45 min. from Samui by boat. The cheapest way from Bangkok to Phangan would be to get ajoint ticket from Songserm Travel who operates joint ticket for Ferry and Express boats, buses, railway, air) to Phangan. Or another option is to fly an 60 minute flight by Bangkok Airways daily from Bangkok to Samui and catch the speed boat to Phangan.
On Phangan many different things to fill up your day. At nighttime Koh Phangan offers a active Night Life, everything from typical Karaoke bars, Beach Bars to normal Clubs or upscale Clubs.
For some of you who find Koh Samui too costly or too busy with tourist, Ko Phangan is the perfect destination to relax and chill in Southern Thailand.
Simmilar to Samui, Koh Phangan is enjoying substantial growth in visitor numbers and the island is well know its own right for its monthly notorious Full Moon Parties right at Haad Rin bay. Due to its vibrant party scene some people have named Koh Phangan the Ibiza of the east.
For yoga practicing people you have special places for example Ananda or the Sanctuary, both offering to their guests and massages.
The Island has many popular things to do one being snorkeling at many of Koh Panghan beaches, one bay in particular is in the northeastern tip near by Koh Ma.
There is a wide range of Bungalows on Koh Phangan for different type of budget, availible to book online here.
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