Gulf Coast
Koh Phangan
The Full Moon Party island, split in two: the party south around Haad Rin and a quiet north and west of calmer, emptier sand.
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Know before you go
Best time to go The best time to visit Koh Phangan is February through April, the driest stretch on Thailand's Gulf coast, with February the single driest month at roughly 44-50mm of rain over about 5 rainy days, per weather-and-clim… Best Time to Visit Koh Phangan: Month-by-Month Guide → Cost of living Yes: Koh Phangan is Thailand's island digital-nomad hub, centered on the Sri Thanu and Hin Kong stretch of the west coast, not the Full Moon Party side in the south. Koh Phangan Digital Nomad Guide → Getting around The cheapest and easiest way to reach Koh Phangan is a ferry hop from Koh Samui, with Lomprayah and Seatran fast ferries running Bangrak or Na Thon piers to Thong Sala in about 30 minutes for ฿199-390 (about US$6-12),… How to Get to Koh Phangan: Ferries, Flights & Bus Routes → Top things to do Koh Phangan splits into two personalities: the south around Haad Rin, home to the Full Moon Party (฿200 / ~US$6 entry, held roughly 10-12 times a year on the night of the full moon), and the quieter north and west, wh… Things to Do in Koh Phangan 2026: The Complete Guide →
Where to stay in Koh Phangan
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★★★★★ Santhiya Koh Phangan Resort & Spa 8.72,269 reviews
★★★★★ Panviman Resort Koh Phangan 8.91,797 reviews
★★★★ Maehaad Bay Resort 8.62,307 reviews
★★★★ Buri Rasa Village Phangan 9.21,303 reviews
★★★★ Phangan Bayshore Resort 8.61,752 reviews
★★★★ Explorar Koh Phangan - Adult Only Resort and Spa 8.91,113 reviews
★★★★ Cocohut Beach Resort 8.71,147 reviews
★★★★ Vannee Golden Sands Beachfront Resort 8.61,204 reviews
Things to see in Koh Phangan
13 placesTemples (Wat) · 2
Beaches · 4
Islands · 1
Waterfalls · 2
Viewpoints · 1
Mountains & Hiking · 1
Markets & Night Markets · 1
Diving & Snorkeling · 1
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