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Koh Phangan InformationKoh Phangan is an island paradise in the Gulf of Thailand located about 100 km from the coast of Southern Thailand Surat Thani Province and about 15 km from the famous resort island of Koh Samui.  Koh
Phangan is the largest of Samui's neighboring islands with an
area of 168 square km. Over 70% of its total area is mountains
and tropical forest the lowlands is mountains and coconut fields.
About 8,000 people live on Koh Phangan. Some are Chinese, whose ancestors migrated from China more than hundred years ago and the main population lives in Thong Sala Town. More than 95% of the population are Buddhist but there are a few Muslims in Ban Tai Village. Standard Thai is used as the official language but the southern dialect is more widely spoken among the local people. English is understood in business circles and tourist areas. Koh Phangan is a district (Amphoe) of the Surat Thani Province in the Southern Region of Thailand. The Most important produce of Koh Phangan is coconuts. Each month Koh Samui and Koh Phangan produce more than 1 million coconut exports to Bangkok. Others prominent island product is fishing and of course there is the growing tourism business which now offers all kind of accommodation - from simple bungalows to 5 star resorts and hotels.. Koh Phangan is famous for it's monthly full moon parties which attracts thousands of people dancing through the night. Full Moon Party Schedule Full Moon Party Package Tours Half Moon Festival. |
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Surat Thani, Koh Samui
, Koh Phangan Located at about 9.11N 99.30E.
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