Party at Koh Phangan

Koh Phangan (also spelled Ko Pha-Ngan) is Thailand’s 5th biggest island and one of the most beautiful and wild. The island is renowned for its lush tropical jungle interior, many idyllic, long, white-sand beaches, and over 20 nearby dive sites. The main disembarkation points are Thongsala and Haad Rin, where you'll find plenty of ATM machines and banks. Koh Phangan’s main claim to fame is its legendary Full Moon Party, Black Moon Party with the Full Moon celebrations attracting between 10,000 and 30,000 revelers during New Year’s Eve.

Koh Phangan is a great place to be while you are in Surat Thani especially if you are interested in attending the full moon party once in your life. Just make sure to book your accommodation in advance as all the accommodation on the entire island is often fully booked a week before the full moon party. If you are looking to avoid the party crowds on Koh Phangan, the best way to do that is to actually travel a day after the big party has already taken place and you will have the whole island to yourself. All the accommodation is much cheaper and the beaches are less crowded and calm, the way it is supposed to be.