Paradise like Koh Phangan is situated in the Surat Thani Province in the Southern part of Siam  Gulf, approximately in 100 km from the seashore and in 15 km from the Koh Samui and is a part of Samui Archipelago which consists of about 40 islands.

Koh Phangan and Koh Samui are of the same size but unlike the last one Koh Phangan is not so densely populated, it’s a perfect place for those who don’t like to restrict their freedom and want to choose the place to stay themselves. And Koh Phangan island offers you a wide range of places from the ones where you can spend unforgettable vivid nights to the quiet and secret bays where you can get only by boat.

You can get to the Koh Phangan resorts by the sea from the nearest islands Koh Samui and Koh Thao or the mainland port Surat Thani as well as by bus or train from Bangkok; the trip in general will take you one or two hours.

The cheapest way to get to the chosen Koh Phangan beach from the Thong Sala port is the route taxi “Tuk-tuk”. Such taxies come to the port at the same time as the ships or circulate according to a certain schedule. The cost of the trip is approximately 50-100 Bahts per person. The cost of the same very drive by means of the ordinary taxi will cost around 800 Bahts. So the rule is the following: the more people are in the car the cheaper the drive costs.

Resorts of the Koh Phangan also offer you to rent a bike for about 6-10$ a day but if you wish to stay at the Eastern part of the island it’s better not to risk that much due to the condition of the local roads which can lead to the quite serious damage of your health.

One of the most popular Koh Phangan beaches - Haad Rin is situated in the South-eastern part of the island. This place became famous due to the grand well known Koh Phangan Full Moon Parties held once a month. If you plan to stay at Haad Rin during the party period it’s better to book the hotel in advance.

Hotels at Koh Phangan will stun you by the diversity in service they offer and money they charge. The most expansive accommodations and luxurious Koh Phangan villas in the island are at Haad Rin of course, but if you search more persistently you will by all means find pretty bearable bungalow at Koh Phangan just for 600-700 Bahts and if you walk up the hill above the Haad Rin you will find absolutely descent mini hotels to rent for 2500 Bahts.

One of the first settlements of the island where the local inhabitants are still living is situated in the South-western part. Here you will also find the port Thong Sala.

The Western part of Koh Phangan is thought of as the most ideal part of the island. Such beaches as Had Yao and Ao Chao Phao are situated here.

Northern part of Koh Phangan hosts Thailand village Chalok Lam. Her you will find no infrastructure but if your desire to live close to the local fishermen’s port among the native inhabitants, enjoy the peacefulness of vivid nature, admire the Koh Phangan moon and…which is the most important…stay far away from the loud parties then this place is your perfect match.

Climate and weather at Koh Phangan is quite predictable.

In Southern regions of Thailand 2 seasons are dominating: wet and dry but despite this the weather at the Koh Phangan is permanent the whole year round.

It’s better not to plan your Koh Phangan travel during October and November which are the wettest months of the Thai year. In this period as well as in the beginning of December the weather is very changeable and quite often rainy.

Dry season lasts from February till April. Frankly speaking, rains are also possible during this time but they are very seldom and short-term (only few hours a day).

The island becomes crowded with tourists somewhere between November, December, February, March and August though January and July also attract visitors sometimes. If you want to escape crowded streets and enjoy the low prices you should visit the Koh Phangan in April, May and June.

But keep in mind that the most of Koh Phangan sunny days you can enjoy only in September!

Koh Phangan the most popular beaches: Haad Rin Nok, Haad Khuat, Haad Thong Nai, Mae Haad, Haad Salad, Haad Yao, Ao Chaloklum.

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1. 

   This is the greatest place in the world! if i had a chance i`ll visit it again with my Family.

   Comment by Tiffani — November 11, 2009 @ 3:11 pm

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