Mai Pen Rai is not only commonly said on Koh Phangan, Mai Pen Rai is also the name of a very recommended bungalow resort on the north side of the island. Kohpangan used to be the backpackers destination, today a 'more mixed range' of people travel here.Everybody want to find a relaxed and easy going place.
Simmilar to it's neighbour island Koh Tao, this island was initially visited by tourists seeking a sanctuary from the commercialised Koh Samui and since a few years, Koh Phangan offers an amazing number of options for things to do, night life, accommodation and spas.
Another reputable option for lodging is Sunset Cove, because it's ideal for different kinds of visitors. The resort is perfect for couples on honeymoon and families or a group of friends as well. Koh Phangan is about 2.5 hours from Don Sak and approximately 45 minutes from Koh Samui Island by boat. The cheapest way from BKK to Phangan would be to get ajoint ticket from Songserm Travel who operates joint ticket for Boats and Express boats, buses, train, air) to Phangan. Or you can fly an 1 hour flight by Bangkok Airways daily from BKK to Samui and take the speed boat to Phangan.
As a natural paradise island in the Southern Gulf of Thailand, the island is known as a popular getaway place, where one may go relaxing on quiet deserted beaches and enjoy the under water world of Phangan and go for a dive at the small island of Ko Ma
Another reputable option for lodging is Sunset Cove, because it's ideal for different kinds of visitors. The resort is perfect for couples on honeymoon and families or a group of friends as well.
Seeking chance to venture in the close by Ang Thong National Park composed of over 35 different sized islands blessed with beautiful beaches, underwater caves and the peaceful Tha Laem Nai a salt water blue laguna lake shown in the move The Beach by Alex Garland. It looks like that whatever it is you are looking for, in that location is something at this place for everyone. Kho Phangan offers many popular things to do one being snorkeling at many of Kohpangan beaches, one beach in particular is in the northeast side in the near of Koh Maa.
You can book for a wide range of Bungalow Resorts on Koh Phangan for every range of budget, availible to book in advance provided by PhanganIsland.com.
The south eastern part of Koh Panghan is the main party area including Haad Rin and the full moon party beach. Nearly all of the area surrounding HadRin is mountainious making most of the beautiful fine white sandy beaches unable to reach by road, the only way to get to them is by long tail boat from Had Rin.
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