Koh Phangan (can also be spelled Ko Phangan) is an island on the East coast of Thailand, not so far from Surat Thani town on the main land. The area of this island is 168 square kilometers. The largest island in the area is Koh Samui and it is located a little South of Koh Phangan. There are several ferry lines between these islands. The main town on Koh Phangan is Thongsala, located on the West coast.
You will find several great beaches on Phangan; Had Rin Nok, Had Rin Nai, Had Yao, Had Kuat and Chaloklum are a few of the most popular ones. There are some really nice resorts and cozy bungalows on most of Koh Phangan beaches and You can book them from this website. It is 100% safe and we are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week all year.
Koh Phangan was before the backpackers destination, Nowadays a 'more mixed range' of visitors arrives here. One thing most of them have in common is they want to find a relaxed and easy going place. One exemption might be the Full moon party when Had Rin Nok transforms to a dancefloor made of sand. If You don't want to participate or even listen to the music, don't worry. Koh Phangan is a relatively large island, so You can easily find a quiet place here, even when the moon is round.
