Koh Pha Ngan
Thailand




Koh Pha Ngan is a paradise known for its beautiful white sand beaches, endless nights and wild moon parties!

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So let`s face it, 99 % of all backpackers travel here to experience the moon parties...

A common sight is that travelers party all night, snor and sunbath during the day, curse that they got sunburned because they passed out on the beach, THEN they party again!

Many of the single travelers do this, and we can't actually blame them. I mean who wouldn't throw themselves over those hot backpacker hunkies and babes on Koh Pha Ngan.

But there are of course backpacker couples who like a beer or so, testing out the moon parties and make out the rest of the evening.

Then you have the hippies who have been to Koh Pha Ngan a couple of times before, who return because of the relaxed atmosphere and the cheap weed/mushroom on the island.

But Koh Pha Ngan has other things to offer besides parties and drugs!

The island has a unbelievable gorgeous scenery and there`s no shortage of cool activities!

Important places to know about:

  • Police station up the Ban Chaloaklam Rd from Thong Sala. Phone nr: 077 - 377114.
  • Hospital in Had Rin, near the pier. Phone nr: 077 - 375471.
  • ATMs and banks in Thong Sala and Had Rin.
  • Post office near the pier.
  • You can rent bikes in Had Rin. Price: 200 B per day.
  • You`ll usually get internet access at the bungalow/resort you`re staying at. Otherwise, there are loads of internet shops in Had Rin. And many travel agencies have internet access as well.


Koh Pha Ngan Articles



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Haad Rin

About Haad Rin and where to find accommdation on this peninsula!

Welcome to Hadrin!



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Thong Nai Pan

About Thong Nai Pan Yai and Noi, where to find accommdation, food and activities!

Welcome to some of the best beaches in Thailand: Thong Nai Pan Yai and Noi!



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Had Yao Beach

About Had Yao beach,
where to find accommdation, food, drinks and activities!

Come and visit Had Yao Beach! ;-)



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Elephant riding in Koh Phangan

Personal review of the elephant riding in Koh Phangan
and Baan Suan Chang Elephant Camp near Phaeng waterfall!

Elephant Rides Thailand ;-)

Where to party

Click here to read about the amazing Half Moon Party!

Are you ready to join the Full Moon Party?

Heading for Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach and the parties there?

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Activities on Koh Pha Ngan

Than Sadet

Visit the unique Than Sadet Waterfall on the east coast of Koh Pha Ngan. It`s the biggest waterfall on Koh Pha Ngan. There are water pools where you can take a swim or big enough to hop into.

The waterfall is known for its royal visits and King Rama the 5th`s inscription on a huge stone. The waterfall is located in Thai Sadet National Park.

Adrenaline or Peace?

Koh Pha Ngan offers you this: Diving, Thai boxing, yoga, meditation, jewellery making and so much more. Here are some of your options:

Diving

I don't have personal recommendations because I was on a tight budget on this trip. But here are the ones I've heard about from travelers on the road.

MTF Diving on Koh Pha Ngan

Chaloklum Diving

Pha Ngan Divers

Muay Thai Boxing

Horizon Muay Thai. They also have Thai massage courses and cooking courses.

Yoga

Agama Yoga.

Yoga Retreat. Hatha yoga, Chakra healing, Pilates, Vegetarian Ayuvedic Restaurant, Thai cooking class and Detox program.

Pyramid Yoga. Classical Hatha Yoga retreats and healing.

Jewellry Making:

Between all the partying on Koh Pha Ngan, I heard about this fabulous work shop. I love to make jewellry myself in my spare time, so I wanted to sign up for a class. But I'm sorry to say that I didn't get that far...

Here's a short description about the workshop!

The owner of Workshop Silver is Yot who has been designing and making jewellery on the island for 15 years. Choose from the large selection of stones ranging from moonstone to turquoise to create jewellery that is uniquely you or choose from Yot's own creations.

Work Shop Silver Koh Phangan

Where: Thongsala & Had Rin

E-mail: workshopsilver(at)yahoo.ie

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