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A Guide to Koh Phangan
An island situated in the Gulf of Thailand is internationally known for the full moon party on Haad Rin that calls over 10,000 party goers each month to experience its wild nights. Koh Phangan covering 168 sq km is approximately 100 km from Surat Thani on the mainland. It can be reached by boat from Surat Thani in 2.5 hours and Koh Samui in 45 minutes. The island is teemed with natural beauty; powdery white sand beaches fringed by coconut trees around the island. On the contrary to the wild party on Haad Rin, some remote beaches provide tranquil and laid-back atmosphere. As high development has been brought to the island, there are good variety of facilities, restaurants and accommodation offers a wide range of choice from very basic bungalows to 5-star resorts. Due to the abundant natural resources, abounding activities will not let you get bored whether on land or water namely visiting nearby islands, diving, visiting temples, hiking to the waterfalls, attending meditation centre and many more.
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Haad Rin Haad Rin (หาดริ้น)
In the southern part of Koh Phangan consist of two main beaches: Had Rin Nai (sunset beach) on the west coast and Had Rin Nok (sunrise beach) on the eastern coast. Had Rin Nok is the home of the world famous Full Moon Party and is good for swimming and snorkeling.

Haad Rin Accommodations, bars, clubs, restaurants and shops are located between and on the beaches and can get quite crowded during the Full Moon Party period. The Had Rin Pier is situated at Had Rin Nai and it takes a 10 minute walk to Had Rin Nok
Ao Baan Tai Ao Baan Tai (อ่าวบ้านใต้)
It is the middle section of Sunset Beach which stretches from Thongsala to Haad Rin and offers spectacular sunsets with Koh Samui and the mainland as backdrop.


Swimming is best from December to March while on other seasons it might be not possible in some areas. The reef just 200 meters of the coast is perfect for snorkeling. Accommodations are readily available along the palm fringed beach.
Thongsala Thongsala (ท้องศาลา)
The capital and main ferry port has a long and quiet beach good for swimming and watching the beautiful sunsets. Accommodations are available along the beach as well as in the village.


Here you can find facilities like banks, a hospital, pharmacies, post office, money exchange and a night market and shopping center. Taxis and pick-ups are waiting here to take you to any destination on the island.
Thong Nai Pan Thong Nai Pan (ท้องนายปาน)
Has 2 bays: Thong Nai Pan Noi and Thong Nai Pan Yai of which the latter one is the longer of the two beaches. They can be reached by a steep dirt road through the jungle or by boat.


It is a quiet area and very popular by travelers to watch the sunrise and just relax on the white soft sanded beach. There are some bars and restaurants to enjoy a drink and a nice dinner and accommodations range from fan bungalows for the budget traveler to 4 star resorts offering all the facilities you can which for.
Ao Chaloklum Ao Chaloklum (อ่าวโฉลกหลำ)
Is a 2km long beach with a fishing village in the middle where the fishermen keep their Longtail boats. Swimming is only possible in the high tide season from December to March.


Accommodations range from fan bungalows to more up-market resorts and several restaurants and bars can be found along the beach. There are also several diving schools located at the village to introduce you to the colorful underwater world.
Haad Mae Haad Haad Mae Haad (หาดแม่หาด)
A beach with white soft sand and designated as a National Marine park due to its richness of sea life in the coral reef. The island of Koh Ma right in front of the beach is connected by a sandbar so you can easily walk over there to enjoy some snorkeling or diving.

During December till March it is good for swimming while on the other seasons the sea is shallow. There is a small village, Ban Mae Haad, where you can do some basic shopping and accommodations are available along the coast.
Haad Salad Haad Salad (หาดสลัด)
Located at the west coast is a secluded beach, a well know dive site and is good for swimming from December to March. There is a reef just 150 meters of shore providing good snorkeling opportunities and you can watch beautiful sunsets from the beach while sipping a drink at one of the beach bars. Accommodation is available from budget bungalows to air-conditioned villas.
Ao Srithanu Ao Srithanu (อ่าวสีทนุ)
It’s just a 10 minute drive from Thongsala to Ao Srithanu and is the main fishing port in the area with Ban Sri Thanu as the market center. Here you can still find the real Thai life with cheap noodle stalls, karaoke bars and Thai style shopping. Swimming is good at the northern end of the beach, lined by Pine trees, but there is also a lake - Laem Son Lake - providing all year round freshwater swimming. There are some low budget bungalows with fan as well as some midrange if you need air-conditioning.
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Full Moon Party
When: Full Moon every month
Where: Had Rin, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani
The renowned festive Full Moon party is held every full moon on Rin Beach. 10,000 of tourists make it to the beach to enjoy themselves, the music, the dance and the beach. A variety of music is featured by international and Thai DJs, such as Techno, Trance, D&B, Reggae, House, etc. A great choice of pubs, bars and restaurants are located along the beach where ones can dance the night away inside or right on the beach. 
kohphangan.filmfestival
Phangan Film Festival
When: 24-26 February 2012
Where: Koh Phangan, Holiday Beach Resort
The festival provides a diverse presentation of high-quality independent films from around the world. The festival themes are NATURE and SPIRIT, two widely cherished and intimately related subjects which bear increasing relevance for both the island and our planet at large. 
Weather and Climate
Located in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Phangan has a tropical climate where you can lie down on the beach in the sunshine at any time of the year. It has pleasant temperatures day and night all year long. As its size of 170 sq km, a third large island in the country, the weather on the island itself may vary at a particular time but the lush forest on the inner side of the island keep overall temperature nice and enjoyable.

In this section, average temperature, amount of the rainfall of each month, actual time and temperature, including the best time to visit are shown to help you plan your holiday on Koh Phangan.
Getting There
Situated approximately 100 km from Surat Thani town, Koh Phangan can be reached conveniently by boat from the mainland or Koh Samui and by air. Koh Phangan itself does not have an airport but there is an international airport in Koh Samui which is only 30 minutes speedboat ride from Koh Phangan. It is also possible to take your car on the ferry to the island which is available from Donsak pier at Surat Thani.

This section provides information on the ferry schedule from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan and from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan from different piers and different companies.
Attractions
Not only the beaches that have distinct characteristics that Koh Phangan is famous for but also a plethora of interesting places around the island both natural and man-made attractions. Some beaches are ideal for sunset and some are good for sunrise, the viewpoint where you can appreciate the majestic vista of the beaches and the bay. If you want to change the atmosphere from sea breezes and brine to fresh cool water, Koh Phangan is a home to some refreshing waterfalls where you can take a short hike and take a dip. Koh Phangan has a population of 12,000 who are Muslim and Buddhist. Some of them are Chinese descendants whose ancestors migrated from China. Religious sites in Chinese architecture as well as Thai Buddhism are also built on the island and open to visitors. Check out information on places of interests on the island to discover the beauty and the charm of the island.
Beaches
Koh Phangan has some of the best beaches in Thailand. Haad Rin may be the one that is heard the most as of the Full Moon Party. However, other beaches on both east and west sides of the island are worth exploring. Beaches on Koh Phangan has all you would look for, from vibrant party beach to serene atmosphere ideal for having a read while lying down in the sun with the backdrop of big and small islands dotted along the horizon. There are plenty of activities to unwind or get in action on each beach. Check out information on the characteristics of each beach to help you make unforgettable holiday on Koh Phangan.
Activities
This captivating island is packed with things to do. Getting bored perhaps will not be something one will say. Aside relaxing under the coconut trees on the white sand beach, you can get some more actions in an adventure by ATV, elephant trekking, paintball, or tying yourself on a cable and flying above the green lush jungle. Setting amidst the beautiful nature, a wide range of health and retreat centers where you can rejuvenate and get healthy while you are on holiday. There are yoga classes, massage and detox centers. Rich in natural resources, Koh Phangan offers opportunities to explore its beautiful nature by hiking in the forest, sailing in the azure sea, kayaking along the coastline, diving or new sports like wakeboarding and kite surfing are also available. Learning Thai cooking, making jewelery and many more things you can find on Koh Phangan. This section provides comprehensive list of thing to do as well as where you can find them with address and contact numbers.
Dining on Koh Phangan
The distance of about 100 km from the mainland, yet it offers almost the same variety that restaurants on the mainland can offer. Local Thai cuisine can be enjoyed every part of the island. For some international gastronomic pleasures, there is also food from other parts of the world you can enjoy with the choice of Austrian, Japan, Britain, Germany, Italian, Mexico, Scandinavia and Vietnam. Vegetarian food can also be found here. Dining outlets spread out in different beaches and offer different levels and preferences; dining with the views, with a touch of glamour or in a rustic charm of the island.

This section provides the list of restaurants of different nationalities on Koh Phangan on different beaches as well as information on where to find them with contact numbers and opening hours.
Nightlife on Koh Phangan
Koh Phangan is best known for its nightlife. The most happening night can’t be anywhere else but Haad Rin. There are not only the wild nights of the Full Moon, Half Moon, Dark Moon parties can amp up the vibrancy of the holiday, but also relaxing night out. Those who seek relaxing atmosphere can find a wide range of bars and pubs along the beach and inner side of the island. A quiet romantic dinner and cocktails on the beach or laid-back atmosphere where you can socialize and watch live sport can be found in sport bars. Those with pool tables can be another sort of entertainment for the night.

This section features information where you can spend your night with the descriptions and contact numbers.
Full Moon Party
More than 10,000 tourists flock to the island to have fun on the renowned party. The bigger size the moon is, the more people there are. It can’t be anything else but the Full Moon Party that is held every month on Haad Rin. To make sure you have complete fun during your holiday, there are packages that make sure of your comfort starting from transport to different types of accommodation to choose from to meals and relaxing leisure activities.

This section provides you with the information on different Full Moon packages for your choice so that you can just enjoy a good time and have everything else organized for you.
Time in Koh Phangan is 09:17 (GMT+7)