Simmilar to
Koh Samui,
Koh Pha-ngan experiences substantial year on year growth rates in tourism numbers and it is well know its own right for its every month held popular
Fullmoon Party held on
Haad Rin . Because of its massive
party scene some media have named
Koh Phangan the Ibiza of Asia.
You can use the roads to Had Rin, but you have been warned that the concrete roads are not in the greatest state and unless you are a competitant motorbike driver then do not attempt to get to HaadRin, as nearly all accidents involving motorbikes happen in this area. Our advice is to leave your motorcylce at the 7-11 at Ban Tai and pay about 60 Baht for a pickup over the mountains to HaadRin.
The most visited of the beaches, Had Rin and Chaloklum always are crowded with sun worshipers but there's also quieter, more hidden bays and beaches.
Koh Phangan's monthly Fullmoon Party is the world's most famous beach party, with international DJ's from across the globe lining up to get the honor of playing.
Surrounded by crystal clear waters, Ko Phangan is about to become in the recent a divers top destination in South Thailand.
Koh Panghan is a palm fringed tropical island, surrounded by gentle sloping coral reefs and green clad mountain range towering above the beaches.
party area which includes
party beach. Nearly all of the area around
Haad Rin is mountainious making most of the fantastic white
beachesunable to reach by road, the only way to get to them is by boat from Had Rin.
There are loads of ways to move around on the island, you can hire a local cab for a small amount of Baht,or you are experienced enough you can hire a motorbike or bicycle and drive around in your own time frame.