Although Pha-ngan was first discovered by backpacking hippies more than twentyfive years ago, the islandwas actually inhabited already over 2000 years ago by sea pirates coming from Malaysia. The islandwas some time later targeted by Chinese people most of them coming from Hainan .
The famous Full Moon Partyis one of the local attractions on the place. In average 8.000 partyhungry FMP fans traveling to Koh Phanganevery month just to see for them self the famous Fullmoon.
Mai Pen Rai is not just commonly said on Koh Phangan, Mai Pen Rai is also the name of a popular bungalow resort on the north side of the island.
The place is approximately two and half hours from Surat Thani Province and approximately 50 min. from Samui by boat.
When the full moon Full Moon Party begun with a handful hippies dancing on the east side of Haad Rinin the late 80's. They had a beach party in the brightly moon light and an increasing amount of hippies turned up every month. Today there are a estimated number of 8000-16000 participants who are having a good time and dancing to psychedelic, techno, and other music styles.Experienced Disc Jockeys playing the music from the clubs at the east side of Haad Rin and from the the town.
The only exemption from the otherwise laid back and quite islandmight be the Fullmoonwhen Haad Rin changes to a dance floor constructed of sand. If you dislike huge party's or even listen to the music, don't worry on Koh Panghanare various peaceful beaches, that are all over the Island like viewpoints, National Parks and viewpoints.
During the last 20 years, Ko Phanganhas attracted an enormous amount of guests. Some of them religiously find their way back every year to Phangan. Who are those Koh Phanganenthusiasts? Actually, there is lot of reasons to visit the island. Even it is quite small in size many types of travelers can discover their own niche on Phangan. If you ask me, you should definitely consider traveling to Koh Phangan.
If you enjoy to eat then the islandoffers you a variety of restaurants, bars and cafes catering Thai, International, Western, Western and Mediterranean dishes, that suit everyone. And of course a huge choice of fresh seafood that is locally caught.
Nowadays, the islanddeveloped into a popular visited travel destination and tourists comming from every part of the globe to enjoy it.
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The Islands capital Thongsala is just a restaurant and well positioned.