Located in the Gulf of Thailand
island to the popular tourist destination of
Koh Phangan, Mai Pen Rai is also the name of a popular place in Thansadet.
Koh Phangan is one of Thailand's amazing tropical gems. Blessed with sunny beaches and hidden bays, people from many different countries come back year after year in order to soak up the amazing feeling of the island.
There are multiple ways to see the island, you can use a local taxi for a small amount of money,or you are able to drive you can rent a motorbike or moped and do it in your own time.
The climatein the Kingdom of
Thailandcan be extremely tropic, warm and humid. The season changes are designed by monsoons that make 3 different climateseasons in Northern and Central regions of
Thailandand 2 distinguishable seasons in south-central Thailand. The southwest monsoon occurs around May to October is rainy and cloudy, whereas in northeast monsoon in November to March is rainless and comparatively colder.
Situated about 18 km from the northern side of Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand is the island of Koh Phangan. The
Island is much quieter and laid back than Koh Samui, only with the exception of the
Full Moon beach
party that attracts every month a estimated number of 5 - 10,000 visitors arrive for the over crowded
full moon on the east side beachof
HaadRin.
The island is a relaxed place in south of of Thailand with the most incredible
beachesfound in South Thailand. Lodingin a first class
resort or beachside hotel to very reasonable prices. You will find several interesting
beacheson Koh Phangan.
Had Rin Nok, Had Kuat,
HaadTian and Thong Nai Pan are some of the most popular ones.
Some people think
Phangan is only a heaven for budget traveler or young people enjoying the Full Moon
Party on
Haad Rin beach. But
Phangan is a large island and Had Rin is only a relative small part of Koh Phangan.