Ko Phangan Travel Forum

hi im from dublin,ireland and im trying to work out the easiest way to get to koh phangan ill be going around july this year with 3 others because wer students we dont have alot of cash the cheapest way i have seen so far ia a flight to bangkok and train or bus /boat and that comes to about 900 euro is this the cheapest or am i looking in the wrong place?someone please help?and wat is the night life like on normal nights wen der is no fmd?

hi,

for our trip in july we (family with kids 3, 7 and 11) are looking for a nice piece of paradise with a bit of comfort and at least a couple of places to eat nearby. we're thinking about sarikantang or cookies salad beach resort. can anyone advise?

thanks, jeroen and kyomi

I'm a 28 yo female and will be travelling to thailand solo in April and want to head to Koh Pha ngan for the Full Moon party on the 20th. I'd like to book in advance since it will be during the full moon. I will be there for 5 nights so the 4 night minimum stay wouldn't be an issue. I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for accomodation - looking for some place safe, easy to meet other travellers, convenient to get to the party, but easy enough to have some peace and quiet when i do want to sleep...
While I'm there, I'd also like to visit Koh Samui and Tao and possibly the marine park; want to do some snorkelling and perhaps diving. Any recommendations for what else there is to do on the Island or around there?

I was on the island in feb/ march 07 and went to a wicked party at the pirates bar near haad yao, anyone know what it was as i thought was something to do wiyh blackmoon?

hi guys
we,re going on our honeymoon in jan and we,re going back to had yao and i wondering does any body know any thing about construction that is going on on had yao beach
thanks alot

I am planning to be in Koh Phangan in Decemeber 2007.
i have heard that sometimes the water can be very choppy in regards to travelling from one island to the other& wanted some tips on getting from Phangan to Koh Samui.
does anyone know a suggested boat company that goes from Koh Phangan to Samui at that time of the year? and if so, how many times a day do the boats depart?
do the trips need to be booked in advance or can tickets for the boat be bought on the day?
any advice is greatly received..thanks!

Hey, I would like to do a Tai Chi course, but I don´t want to do it in a fancy or too spiritual resort (like the Sanctuary). Is there another place or a private teacher somewhere on the island? Thanks

I was plannng to go to Koh Phangan and BKK as well . But the problem is I do not know where is the nearest airport to Koh Phangan , which is nearer KRABI or PHUKET , what are the distance from KRABI-PHANGAN and PHUKET-PHANGAN. I will be flying from KL, Malaysia

Can anyone help me with my ittinerary, palnning to go Phangan for fullmoon on the 20th April , maybe stay for 2 days then fly to BKK. How should I fly .

MY plan : From KL fly into BKK by Airasia , same day take NOK air to (KRABI /PHUKET) , stay 2 nights then fly back to BKK-KL

Any better suggestion , anyone ?

Since approximately 3 months, certain employees of this post office have an anormal behavior when you brought to them a postcards to stamp and to send.

Before, the employee given to you the stamps and It was you to stick them and give the postcards for sending.

But since a certain time, when you claim the stamps for your postcards, the employe took your money and he asks you to give your postcards to him while making you understand that it would stick even the stamps.

I send regularly the postcards towards my country and I realized that my postcards had never arrived their recipients since approximately 2 months.

Not just one time ! But several and at different dates.

It's a mystery ! But we advise you to stick your stamps yourself before giving the postcards to the counter.

If someone has had the same problem, If someone has had the same problem, let know it to us.

We are thinking that this people make a traffic with the money and they throw the postcards

I've recently discovered a mystery pill in my first aid kit from travelling. I brought it from a little pharmacy right on haadrin beach, (opposite Cactus Bar), along with some Valium

They said it was like valium but stronger - its a small oval purple pill, with ALLAM 1.0 imprinted onto it - no where on the net has anything about this, and just wondered if anyone knew WTF it is?

Any info is appreciated

I have read mixed reviews about where to stay in Koh Phangan during Oct. I will be there from the 9th to 21st of Oct 2007. I have read somewhere that the SW monsoon is active during my time of travel. If so, is it best to stay on the West or East side of the island during that time, I would like a swimmable beach. I heard to stay away from the west side of the island during that time. BTW I am not a budget traveller, but I do not want to spend over 2500 TBH/ night. I need recommendations on what side of the island to stay and maybe recommendations on nice beach front resorts.

hey there,

myself and a bunch of mates will be in phangan for NYE and i was looking at getting some tailored suits done...possible in phangan or better somewhere else?...also has anyone hired the motorbikes on phangan and know what the quality of them are or is it best to avoid them?
any details would be appreciated.

cheers
Peer

hi -- i have heard that porn sawan is no longer owned by wan and sue ... does anyone know if these 2 sisters are still on the island and where i can find them ..
thanxxxxxx

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Hi!

I'm going to Koh Phangan for New Years and finding it very difficult to find accomadation for 5 people. All I can find are places for 2 people and the odd place for 4 people. Does anyone know of any self catering apartments or villas? We're not really picky as long as it's relitivly clean, it doesn't matter if it's far from the beach,

Thanks!

Hi,

I am coming to Koh PhanNan in August for the first time and staying at The Sanctuary and Mai Pen Rai Bungalows.

While on the island, can anyone recommend some ‘must-see’ spots/ places of interest and also some ‘must-avoid’ spots?

Also, where is the best place for seafood on the island?

Is there a preference of who to go with for some serious snorkeling?

I would also like to experience some of the culture while staying. Any ideas/advice?

One last thing. How is the best way to get around?

Thankyou in advance!!!

A trio of us will be in Phangan in August.
have read postings abt Angthong but most depart from Samui.
was wondering if there are trips from Phangan to Angthong marine park?

if there are, how much do they charge?
is the trip better from Samui compared to from Phangan?
how long would the trip be?

would like to avoid stopping at Samui as we are going to Koh Tao after Phangan.

thanks.

Hello,

I will be in Thailand mid to late May 14- 30th and will be staying in Hat Yao (long beach) on Ko Phangan.

Was wondering if anyone knows what the weather will be like during this time of the year?

Also any where good to stay??

Cheers
Deano_Marino

Hi, I will be in kho samui in may and want to check out the full moon party. My question is i only want to be there for a few hours just to check it out really can you get boats back to samui??,. I knnw things only start to get kicked off around 8/9ish I plan to arrive at about 7pm ish and stick around for a few hours, would I be able to get back to samui?? Cheers

Hi, Has anyone been to the Sanctuary Resort in Ko Phangan?I am finding it hard to find any travel reviews on it and I want to make sure that it is what Im after and I have found that some website accomodation info can be very outdated!!!Am looking for romantic, secluded, BEACHFRONT accomodation in August from 2000 to 4500 baht per night. Any other suggestions?

Hi, me and a friend will be travelling to Koh Phangan in August for the Full moon party on 28th. Have never been here before and so would like to have a few suggestions on where to stay, best location and best resort etc. Thanks.

I have been looking extensively for a nice bungalow in Koh Samui that is right on the beach (ie - you can stay on the waters edge, not just seaviews)but that is also secluded or private (ie - not bungalow next to bungalow).In Koh Pan Gnan, I found 'The Sanctuary' resort which is similair to what I am looking for in Samui. Can anyone help me please? I am going in mid August.My budget extends to around 3500/night.
PS- If not on waters edge then definately with great views close to the beach, but some privacy and seclusion is a must - cheers!!!

I am trying to get in touch with the owners of Ok Bungalow on Koh Phangan. Could someone please give me a mailing or e-mail address. Thank you.

I forgot to say which Star hut

I want to make reservations to the star hut & can't find a phone number or internet site.

if you have eather I would be verry happy

Thank you

I will be arriving in bangkok on april 1st alone and really want to go to the FMP on the 2nd. I am planning to fly to Koh Samui and then take the boat across.

1: I would like to meet up with someone if possible to party with on the 2nd. Any of you guys gonna be there. I would really like to meet up with some ppl.

2: Anyone have any idea if its possible to make it there if i leave bangkok on the 2nd early in the morn (plane)? Cost?

cheers

I am looking for romantic accomodation on Ko Phan Gnan which is less than 2000 baht/ night and is right on the waters edge (or as close as you can get) with some privacy. Ultimately a little bungalow or villa. Can anyone help?

Is it true that Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach is the best beach on Phangan.
I am after a calmer place to say with my family.
I am having trouble finding acom on Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach to fit us all but have other options on Baan Tai Beach, Haad Yao, Haad Salad. These other beaches have cheaper options for me but would I be dissapointed to miss out on Thong nai Pan???
I plan to spend a most time swimming etc.
Am going in early July.
Thoughts anyone??
Brett

Is it true that Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach is the best beach on Phangan.
I am after a calmer place to say with my family.
I am having trouble finding acom on Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach to fit us all but have other options on Baan Tai Beach, Haad Yao, Haad Salad. These other beaches have cheaper options for me but would I be dissapointed to miss out on Thong nai Pan???
I plan to spend a most time swimming etc.
Am going in early July.
Thoughts anyone??
Brett

What is the best way to reach Ao Thong from Hat Rin. I have heard that overland is brutal.

Thanks,
MC

Can anyone give me an opinion of this resort on Thansadet beach?
I have found they have a family room and am struggling to find another resort on a peaceful beach with the same.
Any suggestions.
We are a family with small children - don't wan't to do "battle" with too many party goers (makes me jealous!!)
Thanks for any opinions
Brett