Koh Phangan

Koh Phangan is a large Island off the east coast of Surat Thani province in the Gulf of Thailand. Koh Phangan is located about 100 km offshore and about 15 km north of Ko Samui. Most well-known for its monthly full moon Party, Koh Phangan features some of the most spectacular Beaches in Thailand, most of which are still only moderately developed, providing visitors with easy access to either a wild beach party or a relaxing and quiet beach Holiday.

Apart from the beautiful beach and deep blue sea water, Koh Phangan offers tourists natural attractions i.e. waterfalls, mountains, Local coconut farms and fishery at Chokechalam Village. Wonderful scenery is waiting for you since you are on board the island. The island is not far away from Ko Samui which is one of Thailand’s leading Tourist Attractions. In addition, taking a ferry to Tao Island to sightsee coral reefs and aquatic animals is convenient.

There are several tourist attractions in Koh Phangan i.e. forests, waterfalls, beaches, sea, temples, cultural and adventurous ones like Tan Sadet National Waterfall, Rin Nok Beach, Tong Nai Pan Yai Beach, Tong Nai Pan Noi Beach to name a few.

Get Out And Explore Our Island!

Island Map & Points Of Interest

Travelling To Koh Phangan Guide

Getting to Koh Phangan takes a little more effort than most tropical locations. We don’t have a local airport on the island and you have to make a short 30-minute boat ride from neighbouring Koh Samui for the fastest route. See below for a few different options on how to get to our magical island, it’s well worth the extra effort.

International Flights

There are daily flight from most major airports to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, you can book online with many of the major airlines including BA, Qantas and the national carrier Thai Airways. There are also cheap options for flights to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia with Air Asia with direct flights to many thai cities from there. Prices are best in low season around the end of March and the start of April.

By Air To The Islands

Daily Flights fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok direct to either Koh Samui Airport, Suratthani Airport or Nakhon Srithammarat Airport.

Samui Airport: You need to book with Bangkok Airways, best to book 3-4 weeks in advance for best prices.

Short 30 Minute Boat Ride to Koh Phangan Island.

By Train & Boat

You can book the overnight strain from Bangkok’s central station to Surat Thani Station on the southern line with State Railway of Thailand. Best to book either a private air con cabin or a sleeper seat. Trains depart around 7pm at night and arrive in the early morning. Outside the station are many tours and companies that will take you to either Suratthani or Donsak for the onward boat ride to the islands.

From Surat Thani Station its a 3-4 hour Bus & Boat Ride to The Islands

By Bus & Boat

There is only one company (due to covid) in the Koh San Road area that have daily services to Koh Phangan Island that leaves at night around 9pm, arriving 11am on Koh Phangan Island.

You take the bus from the Koh San Road area and travel from Bangkok to Chumphon before making the boat ride to Koh Toa and then onto Koh Phangan Island, this is a good way to see some of the thai country side and also the amazing views of Koh Toa and the surrounding islands.