FULL MOON

If you enjoy to dine out then Koh Phangan offers you a variety of restaurants, bars and cafes catering Thai, International, Western, Mexican and Mediterranean dishes, something to suit everyone. And of course a huge choice of fresh seafood that is locally caught. Koh Phangan is approximately 2 1/2 hours from Surat Thani Province and approximately 45 minutes from Samui by ferry. The cheapest way from BKK to Phangan is to get ajoint ticket from Songserm Travel who operates joint ticket for (Ferry and Speed boats, bus, railway, air) to Koh Phangan. Or another option is to fly an 1 hour flight by Bangkok Airways daily from Bangkok to Koh Samui and catch the speed boat to Koh Phangan. Located about 18 km from the northern side of Samui in the Gulf of Thailand is the island of Koh Phangan. Being generally much more quieter and laid back than its neighbor, only with the exception of the Fullmoon party where every month between 5 - 10,000 visitors come on the island for the famous full moon party in Haad Rin

On Kohpangan visitors can see typical picture-postcard views of swaying palms , crystal clear lagoons and breathtaking sunsets Two of the most visited of the bays, Had Rin and Chaloklum most of the time have a scattering of sun worshippers but there's also less visited, more hidden bays and beaches. Kho Phangan's monthly Fullmoon Party is asia's most famous beach party, with international DJ's from across the globe lining up to have the chance of playing. A huge range of fishes and some beautiful coral reefs offering divers a unique experience. Other activities now include kayaking, Elephant Riding and Boat tours. The south east part of Ko Phangan is the main party area which includes HaadRin and the full moon party beach. Nearly all of the area around HadRin is mountainious making most of the beautiful white beaches unaccessable by road, the only way to get to them is by longtail boat from HaadRin.

Kho Phangan is a amazing paradise infringed with postcard like palms and bright turquoise waters. Koh Phangan was considered a backpackers destination, today a much more mixed range of guests arrives here. A tought most of visitors have in common, tourists want to find a nice and interesting place. One exemption can be the Fullmoon party when the beach transforms to a dancefloor. Kohphangan was before the hippy destination, currently a 'wider range' of tourists come to the island here.One thing most of them have in common is they want to find a laid back and easy going place. As a natural paradise island in the southern gulf of siam, Koh Phangan offers the real getaway from all the stress at home, here some may go relaxing on quiet deserted beaches and snorkelling and go for a dive at the small island of Ko Ma