There are loads of ways to explore the island, you can hire one of the local taxi for a small amount of Baht,or you are experienced enough you can hire a motorcycle or moped and do it in your own adgenda.
Simmilar to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan is enjoying substantial increase in tourism numbers and the island is known its own right for its every month held infamous Fullmoon Party held on Haad Rin bay. Due to its big party scene some media have named Phangan the Ibiza of Asia.
The island is about 2.5 hours away from Surat Thani Province and approximately forty five min. from Samui by boat.
The weathercondition in
Thailandis exceedingly equatorial, high
temperatureand humid. Most of the time weatherseason are influenced by monsoons that make 3 contrasting seasons in southern regions of Siam and two other seasons in southerly Siam. The southwest monsoon occurs approx May to October is warm and many clouds, whereas the northeast monsoon around November to Mar is dry and relatively colder.
Visitors prefer to use the Internet in order to learn all about
Koh Phanganand recommended accommodation. A useful web site to book
accommodation on Phangan, is PhanganBungalows.com
On
Koh Phanganyou can see typical picture-postcard views of swaying palm trees , crystal clear lagoons and amazing sunrises.
On
Phanganthere is huge choice of bungalows, everything between wooden
bungalowsnear the jungle to luxury air-con and well equipped villas with hot water, spacious balcony and large garden area. On the internet you can get a overview of all budget ranges of
accommodation on the island on
www.PhanganBungalows.com.