Situated near the center of the Koh Samui Archipelago, Koh Panghan is ideally located near top locations such as Ang Thong archipelago and Koh Nangyuan. Nearby Ang Thong is composed of more than 40 small islands, endowed with pristine beaches and surrounded by crystal clear water. The island of Koh Phangan is one of the country's interesting tropical gems. Blessed with sunny beaches and hidden bays, tourists from many different countries come again year after year to soak up the amazing Thai culture. They like to use the Net in order to get information about Koh Phangan and recommended place to stay. A useful place to reserve a bungalow in a resort on Koh Phangan, is www.PhanganIsland.com One of the cheapest type of transportation from Bangkok to Koh Phangan is to purchase tickets from Songserm Travel for ferry and speed boats, buses, trains, air to the island. Or you can fly an 60 minute flight by Bangkok Airways every few hours from Bangkok to Samui and catch the catamaran boat to Koh Phangan. For yoga practicing people there are some Bungalow resorts like the Sanctuary and Ananda, offering and massages. Maipenrai is not only a translation of 'no problem' in Thailand, Mai Pen Rai is as well the name of a very nice place in Thansadet.