At the moment,Phangan became a popular destination and people from every corner of the planet visit it. Holiday makers like to browse the Net in order to learn all aboutPhangan and local accommodation. A interesting web site to to rent a house on the island, is www.PhanganIsland.com
Kohis about 2 1/2 hours fromProvince and approximately 45 minutes from Koh Samuiby boat. The easiest way from BKK towould be to get yourself a joint tickets from Songserm Travel Center who operates joint ticket for (Ferry and Express boats, bus, train, airplanes) to Koh Phangan. Or another option is to fly an 1 hr. flight by Bangkok Airways daily from BKK to Koh Samui and take the catamaran speed boat to Koh Phangan.
Online booking in advance for dates suchlike Xmas or fullmoon party is useful. Resorts like Sunset Cove and B52 Resort Phangan offer web sites with online reservation service
Surrounded by pure clear waters, Kho Phangan has naturally become in the last years to a divers favorite destination in Asia.
The island of Kohphangan is one of Thailand's true tropical gems. Blessed with golden beaches and hidden bays, people from all over the world come back year after year to soak up the amazing Thai culture.
The southeastern part ofPanghan is the mainand theparty beach. Nearly all of the area aroundis mountainious making most of the beautiful fine white beaches unable to reach by road, the only way to get to them is by longtail boat from HaadRin.
OnPhangan a lot ofhas a interesting nightlife, ranging from typical Ladybars, Pubs to real Clubs and upscale Night Clubs.
There are concrete roads to Had Rin, but we have warned you that the concrete roads are not in the best condition and unless you are a good motorcycle driver then do not try to get to HaadRin, as most accidents involving scooters happen in this area. Our advice is to leave your motorbike at the 7/11 at BanTai and pay about 40 Baht for a pickup over the hills to HadRin.
Situated only 18 km north of Kohof Koh Phangan. Being generally much more quieter and laid back than Koh Samui, only with the exception of theparty where a estimated number of 5 - 10,000 visitors come on thefor the infamousparty in Haad Rin |