Situated around 12 miles from the northern side of Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailandis the island of Koh Phangan. Being generally much more quieter and relaxed than Koh Samui, only with the exception of the FullMoon beachparty where every month around 5 - 10,000 visitors arrive for the infamous fullmoon partyin HaadRin.
In recent times, Koh Phangan became a popular visited travel destination with people from every corner of the planet to visit the place.
One of the least cost intensive way to travel from BKK to Koh Phangan is to get tickets from Songserm Travel Center for boats and express boats, bus, railway, air to Koh Phangan. Another option is to get an 1 hour flight operated by Bangkok Airways 6 times a day from BKK to Koh Samuiand take the speed boat to the island.
In case you are searching for a very modern resorts on all of the islands Koh Phangan is fullof undeveloped beachesand jungle, some are only reachable by a treck over jungle paths or taking a boat.
When the Koh Phangan has to show to visitors.
Still many have in mind that Koh Phangan is only a Fullmoon Party at resorts to choose from, with a broad range of cheap charly 90 baht a day wooden hut with no toilet to fully serviced accommodation with private pool.