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Full Moon Party guide
The complete Full Moon Party guide for Koh Phangan — how the night works, when it happens and how to confirm the date, where to stay around Haad Rin, how to arrive and leave by ferry, the entry fee, and how to stay safe.
Bangkok to Koh Phangan
How to get from Bangkok to Koh Phangan: fly to Samui then ferry, fly/train/bus to Surat Thani then ferry, or take an overnight combo — with time ranges, cost bands, the last-ferry trap and Full Moon Party timing.
Koh Samui to Koh Phangan
How to get from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan: the short ferry hop, which pier to use, Full Moon Party timing and crowds, baggage, the last boat back and what to verify before you cross.
Thailand events and festivals
A year-at-a-glance directory of Thailand's major festivals — Songkran, Loy Krathong, Yi Peng, the Full Moon Party, the Vegetarian Festival and Chinese New Year — what each one is, roughly when it falls, and which to plan a trip around. Every entry points to its dedicated guide.
Koh Phangan travel guide
Plan a Koh Phangan trip — the Gulf island of two reputations: the Full Moon Party at Haad Rin and a quiet, wellness-led north. When to come, how to get there, where to base, the beaches and viewpoints, and which side of the island you want.
Koh Phangan wellness guide
The wellness side of Koh Phangan — the yoga schools and retreats of Srithanu, detox and fasting programmes, healthy cafés, beach stays and how to plan a calm, restorative trip far from the Full Moon Party.
Best islands in Thailand
Choose AND base on Thailand's best islands by season, beaches, diving, nightlife, family fit and honeymoon mood — and find the best area to stay on each one. Andaman and Gulf compared, plus the quiet east-coast pair.