THAILAND

Kohphangan used to be the hippy destination, currently a 'wider range' of visitors arrives here. But they all want to find a relaxed and easy going place. Surrounded by crystal clear waters, Koh Panghan is about to become in the recent a divers top destination in Thailand. The island of Kho Phangan is one of Thailand's amazing tropical gems. Blessed with postcard like beaches and secluded bays, people from many different countries come back year after year to experience the unique Thai culture. Fullmoon begun with a some people raving at the east side of Haad Rin in the late 80's. They raved in the shining moon light and an increasing amount of foreigners turned up every party. Currently there are about 8000-16000 foreigners who are participating and dancing to techno, disco, techno, disco, and other dance music styles.international and local dj's deliver the beats from the beach bars at Haad Rin and from the beach.

If you do not like laying at the beach, try something else. the island offers some attractions like Wakeboarding, Dirtbike Rentals, Elefant Riding, Djungle Trecking, Diving, Thaibox Fights, Yoga,a Chinese Temple and Lessons for Thai-style Cooking. One exemption from the otherwise relaxed and quite island is the Full Moon Party Beach when the east side of Haad Rin transforms into a dance floor constructed of sand. If you dislike huge party's or even listen to the music, don't worry on Koh Panghan are various unspoiled places, that are all over the Island like National Parks, waterfalls and waterfalls. Surrounded by crystal clear waters, Koh Panghan is about to become in the recent a divers top destination in Thailand. The island of Kho Phangan is one of Thailand's amazing tropical gems. Blessed with postcard like beaches and secluded bays, people from many different countries come back year after year to experience the unique Thai culture. If you enjoy to dine out then Koh Phangan offers you many different styles of restaurants, bars and cafes catering Thai, International, Danish, English and Mediterranean dishes, something to suit everyone. And naturally of it's location a huge selection of fresh seafood that is locally caught.

Located around 12 miles North of Koh Samui in the Gulf of Siam is the island of Koh Phangan. Being generally much more quieter and laid back than Koh Samui, only with the exception of the Fullmoon beach party where every month around 5 - 10,000 visitors arrive for the infamous full moon party on the east side beach of Haad Rin Koh Phangan is about 2 1/2 hours from Surat Thani Province and approximately 45 min. from Koh Samui Island by ferry. The easiest way from BKK to Phangan is to buy joint tickets from Songserm Travel Center who operates joint ticket for (Boats and Express boats, buses, train, airplanes) to Phangan. Or another option is to take an 1 hr. flight by Bangkok Airways daily from Bangkok to Koh Samui and take the catamaran speed boat to Phangan. Kohpangan consists of a amazing paradise full of swaying palms and crystal clear turquoise waters.