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History and culture
Koh Phangan history and legends: kings, temples and sea stories
19 stories from Koh Phangan's past, from royal visits at Than Sadet to the first Full Moon Party, each labelled documented, oral, disputed or popular.
Planning
Full Moon Party 2027 Dates on Koh Phangan: Planning Guide
The 2027 Full Moon Party dates for Haad Rin, why the party night can differ from the full moon, and what villa groups should plan around it.
Koh Phangan weather by month: rain, sea and boat trips
Koh Phangan weather by month from Koh Samui normals (1991 to 2020): wettest October to December, drier July and August, and what to plan around.
Thailand July and August weather: Gulf vs Andaman
July and August on the Gulf of Thailand around Koh Phangan against Phuket's Andaman coast: rainfall, rainy days, sunshine and sea temperature, with sources.
Getting there
How to get to Koh Phangan from Bangkok and Koh Samui
How to reach Koh Phangan from Bangkok and Koh Samui by air, train, ferry or night boat, with tips for groups arriving at Thong Sala pier.
Koh Samui to Koh Phangan Ferry: Piers, Times and Prices
Which Samui and Phangan piers the ferries use, how long the crossing takes, and what groups with luggage should plan for. Times read on 4 October 2026.
Where to stay
Srithanu, Koh Phangan: the west coast for groups and families
Srithanu and the Koh Phangan west coast for groups and families: sunset beaches, swimming by season, Laem Son Lake, where to stay, shops and Thong Sala.
Where to stay on Koh Phangan: areas compared for groups
Where to stay on Koh Phangan with a group or family: five areas compared for noise, beaches, sunset side, roads and distance to Thong Sala pier.
On the island
Koh Phangan with Kids: Beaches, Safety and Health Basics
Koh Phangan with kids: which beaches the sources call calm or family-friendly, sea safety, mosquito and sun advice, getting around and day trips.