| Getting There
The quickest and easiest way to reach Koh Phangan is by air to Koh Samui and a short boat trip, it is about 1 hours from Bangkok by plane with 12 flights daily.
About Koh Phangan
Koh Phangan is an island paradise in the Gulf of Thailand located about 100 km from the coast of Southern Thailand Surat Thani Province and about 15 km from the famous resort island of Koh Samui.
Koh Phangan is the largest of Samui's neighboring islands with an area of 168 square kms. Over 70% of its total area is mountains and tropical forest the lowlands is mountains and coconut fields.
About 8,000 people live on Koh Phangan. Some are Chinese, whose ancestors migrated from China more than hundred years ago and the main population lives in Thong Sala Town .
Standard Thai is used as the official language but the southern dialect is more widely spoken among the local people. English is understood in business circles and tourist areas.
More than 95% of the population are Buddhist but there are a few Muslims in Ban Tai Village .
Koh Phangan is a district (Amphoe) of the Surat Thani Province in the Southern Region of Thailand .
The Most important produce of Koh Phangan is coconuts. Each month Koh Samui and Koh Phangan produce more than 1 million coconut exports to Bangkok . Others prominent island product is fishing and of course there is the growing tourism business.
Staying in Koh Phangan
Koh Phangan has over 250 resorts to choose from, ranging from the budget 80 Baht a night beach hut without private toilet to luxury air-conditioned accommodation with private swimming pool.
Koh Phangan Links
Koh Phangan - About the island of Phangan. A beautiful island in the Surat Thani province, known for the Full Moon Party and it's relaxed atmosphere
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