The cost of living in Koh Phangan
it's quite cheap
. If you eat Thai food you can eat for about TBH 60 to 100. If you're looking for Western food, you will have to pay a little bit more (around TBH 200). If you go to places such as 7-Eleven, Tesco Lotus or Makro, you can also get cheap food.
Is Koh Phangan or Koh Tao better?
Conclusion: There's nothing to pick between these two beauties!
Koh Phangan is much larger, so it offers more beaches and areas to explore
. But Koh Tao is small enough that you can explore every inch of it and (try to) visit every beach. So it's a tie.
Is Koh Phangan quiet?
Koh Phangan is sophisticated. It may have the reputation of Thailand's party HQ, but away from Hat Rin's parties and a couple of forest venues, most visitors are families and couples, looking for world-class food, a moonlit stroll and
a quiet night in
.
Where should I live in Koh Phangan?
- Haad Rin – Full Moon Party. …
- Thong Nai Pan and the East – Heritage and Nature. …
- Thong Sala and Baan Tai – Lifestyle Central. …
- Chaloklum – Fishing and Sea. …
- Sri Thanu and Hin Kong – Health, Wellness and Yoga.
What is Koh Phangan known for?
ŋān]) is an island in the Gulf of Thailand in Surat Thani Province of southern Thailand. Ko Pha-ngan is best known for its
Full Moon Party at Hat Rin Beach
. Ko Pha-ngan has two sister islands: the larger Ko Samui to the south and the smaller Ko Tao to the north.
Is Koh Phangan nice?
Although it's best known for its monthly Full Moon Party, Koh Phangan has a lot more to offer than just wild nightlife.
The island is mountainous, naturally beautiful and quieter and less developed than nearby Koh Samui
, Koh Phangan is home to some of the Gulf of Thailand's best beaches.
How do you get from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao?
The journey from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao is only possible
by ferry
. The short ferry transfer between the two islands offers excellent views and fresh ocean air. The journey takes 1-2 hours and tickets start from $12.
How do you get from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan?
There is currently just the 1 ferry route running between Koh Samui and Koh Phangan Island operated by 1 ferry company –
Lomprayah High Speed Ferries
. The Koh Samui (Mae Nam Pier) to Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) ferry crossing operates Daily with a scheduled sailing duration from about 0 hour 30 minute.
How do you get to Koh Phangan?
Koh Phangan is most easily accessed
via Koh Samui Airport
though it is slightly cheaper to fly to the regional transport hub of Suratthani. From Koh Samui a fast boat takes only 30 minutes whereas the journey from the mainland takes around eight times longer.
Where is Koh Phangan Thailand?
Koh Phangan Island is located
in the Gulf of Thailand
, and is 65 kilometers from the mainland, between the two islands of Koh Samui to the south and Koh Tao to the north. It has a size of about 125 km2 and is part of the Samui archipelago, a group of islands that includes another 60 islands and islets.
How many days do you need in Koh Phangan?
Honestly, I recommend spending between
3 to 5 days
here in Koh Phangan. Though this will depend on how many islands you plan on a visit before or after. As if you are beach hopping your way down Thailand 3 days may be enough. Koh Phangan is a beautiful palm tree-covered island, but Thailand does have a lot of those.
How do you pronounce Koh in Thai?
The word in Thai is pronounced
with a [g] sound
. This is because the “Koh” transliteration is based on IPA (not the beer – International Phonetic Alphabet) and in IPA, a ‘k' is pronounced [g]. ‘Kh' is pronounced [k], as in ‘khao' (‘mountain').
What does Koh mean in Thailand?
The word for
island
in Thai is เกาะ and officially it's supposed to be Romanized as ko, but some people write it as koh.
How do I get from Bangkok to Koh Phangan?
The most fastest and comfortable way how to get from Bangkok to Koh Phangan is to
use a direct flight to Koh Samui (15 km from Koh Phangan) and then take a boat/ferry to Koh Phangan
. Travel to Koh Phangan from Bangkok via Koh Samui takes about 3-5 hours.
How long does it take to get to Koh Phangan to Koh Tao Thailand?
The best way to get from Koh Tao to Koh Phangan without a car is to ferry which takes
1h 34m
and costs ฿600 – ฿950. How long does it take to get from Koh Tao to Koh Phangan? It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Koh Tao to Koh Phangan, including transfers.
How long is the ferry from Chumphon to Koh Tao?
The Chumphon Koh Tao ferry route connects Thailand with Koh Tao Island. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Songserm. The crossing operates up to 7 times each week with sailing durations from around
2 hours 45 minutes
.
How long is the ferry from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani?
The fastest route from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan takes just
2.5 hours
, leaving from the Tapee Pier just outside the center of town, with Lomprayah, while the longest journey is 5.5 hours. Travel time varies with departure point and ferry companies.
Can I bring my car to Koh Phangan?
Decision to arrive to Koh Phangan with a vehicle will narrow your options to few.
There is only one company, Raja Ferry that delivers vehicles from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan
. The ferry does not use the pier inside Surat Thani. This pier is small and serves only the small night boat.
How long does the ferry take from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan?
Ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan
Koh Phangan is located only 15km north of Koh Samui and the ferry ride takes
30-90 minutes
, depending on the company you book with.
Is Koh Tao cheaper than Koh Samui?
Koh Samui is in general more expensive than Koh Tao
. Koh Samui is also more touristy, there is an airport and mass tourism is a Koh Samui issue. With mass tourism comes higher prices. That said it is still very much possible to visit Koh Samui on a backpacker budget.
