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Koh Phangan

Ko Pha-ngan is an island in the Gulf of Thailand in Surat Thani Province of southern Thailand. Ko Pha-ngan has two sister islands: the larger Ko Samui to the south and the smaller Ko Tao to the north.

Type Island

Why go

  • District in Surat Thani, Thailand.

History

Ko Pha-ngan is an island in the Gulf of Thailand in Surat Thani Province of southern Thailand. Ko Pha-ngan has two sister islands: the larger Ko Samui to the south and the smaller Ko Tao to the north. The main town is Thong Sala.

Where to stay

69, 13 Naiwok, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · kupuphangan.com
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210, 20, Ao Nai Wok, Koh Phangan, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · baanmanali.com
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2/6, Ban Tai, Koh phangan, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · longtailbeachresort.com
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79 ตำบล เกาะพงัน Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · centarahotelsresorts.com
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5, Srithanu, 8, Koh Phangan, Srithanu, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · amaya-resort.com
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217 Ban Tai, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · thenidhraboutiqueresort.top
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15 Hinkong beach 1, Tambon Ko Pha-ngan, Koh Phangan Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · alcovephangan.com
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11 Ban Tai, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · dreamlandresortkohphangan.com
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2/9 หมู่ที่ 5 บ้านใต้ เกาะพงัน Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · limelightvillage.top
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38/7 Moo 4, Tambon Koh Phangan, Amphur Koh Phangan Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · legrandbleuphangan.com
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15 Hinkong beach, 1, Tambon Ko Pha-ngan, Koh phangan, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · alcovephangan.com
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100, 3, Ko Pha-ngan, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · hotelssuratthani.com
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31, 10, Ko Pha-ngan, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · limesodathailand.com
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145 40 Ban Tai, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · summerresortkohphangan.com
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Koh Phangan, 78/5, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · facebook.com
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162, Nai Wok, KOH PHANGAN, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · bluerama.com
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19, 9, Tambon Ko Pha-ngan, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · satori.life
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Ban Tai, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · hoteleran.com
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73 Ko Pha-ngan, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · tharathipresort.com
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22/14 Moo 6 Hin Kong Beach, Ko Phagnan, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · peter-recommends.com
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PX4W+PHM, Ko Pha-ngan, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · hoteleran.com
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100 1, Ban Tai, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · puktours.com
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219, Tambol Koh Phangan, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · hoteleran.com
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148, 31, Nai Wok, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand
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32/3 Moo 4 Woktum Koh Phangan Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand
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21/5 Hin Kong Rd, Tambon Ko Pha-ngan, Koh phangan, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand
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152/1 Nai Wok Bay, Moo 1 Koh Phangan, Thailand
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Ko Pha-ngan, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand
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6 4 Thong Nai Pan Yai Koh Phangan Koh Pha Ngan Surat Thani 84280, Thailand
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31/22 Moo 1, Koh Phangan, 84280, Thailand
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Restaurants & places to go

Thai, Asian, Fusion, Restaurant · Our unique, boutique bar & restaurant located in Hin Kong, Koh Pha Ngan. Come and try our famous Khao Soi, delicious… · linktr.ee
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Steak, Restaurant · steakhouse
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Moroccan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 19:00-22:30 Features: vegan options · Hin Kong Road, 84280 · darmansour.com
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Salad, Sandwich, Juice, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sun-Fri 9:00-18:00 Features: vegan options · 78,37 Moo 3 Baan Madurwan, 84280 · yogahousephangan.com
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Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 14:00-23:00 · 21 Tambon Ko Pha-ngan, 84280 · maps.app.goo.gl
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · kfc.co.th
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American, Asian, Coffee Shop, Indian, Pasta, Pizza, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-22:00 Features: vegan options · 32/4, M.4, Baantai, 84280 · cafe2401.com
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Breakfast, Tea, Mexican, Tapas, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 13:00-21:00; Sa 17:00-21:00 Features: vegetarian options · 92/3 Moo 1 · remoteanddigital.com
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Coffee Shop, Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 85/2, 84280 · facebook.com
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Burger, Noodles, Pancake, Savory Pancakes, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-03:00 Features: vegetarian options · lexypancakes.com
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International, Breakfast, Ice Cream, Tea, Portuguese, Mediterranean, Coffee Shop, Bagel, Pancake, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-15:00 Features: vegetarian… · tripadvisor.com
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:30-22:00 Features: vegan options · areecafe.com
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Arab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-00:00 · 130 Haadrin, 5, Tambon Ban Tai, 84280 · maps.app.goo.gl
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Asian, Seafood, Thai, Restaurant · Asian/Seafood restaurant · Ban tai pier · fishermansphangan.com
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French, Belgian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
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Greek, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 17:00-22:30
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Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-23:00 · 26/9 moo1, Koh Phangan, 84280
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Chocolate, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-20:30 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 7/31 Moo 6, Hin Kong, Koh Phangan, 84280
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Pasta, Pizza, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway
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Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 14:00-22:30 · 43/7 Moo 8 · friendshipconcept1.wixsite.com
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-17:00 · 128 หมู่ 1 Tambon Ban Tai, Amphoe Ko Pha-ngan, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · instagram.com
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Bagel, Cake, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-17:00 Features: vegetarian options
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German, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-23:00
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Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-23:00
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Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-24:00 Features: vegan options
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Russian, Thai, Restaurant · Russian/Thai restaurant · 61/25 หมู่ 3, 84280
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Fine Dining, Restaurant · Features: vegan options
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Curry, Thai, Restaurant · Features: vegan options
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Pizza, Restaurant · Features: vegan options
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Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
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Authentic Thai, Restaurant · Authentic Thai restaurant
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Spanish, French, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Spanish/French cafe
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Regional, Chicken, Seafood, Curry, Thai, Malaysian, Asian, Restaurant · Regional/Chicken restaurant
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Fish, Thai, Restaurant · Fish/Thai restaurant
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Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
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Israeli, Restaurant · Israeli restaurant
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Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant
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Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating
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Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 60/1 60/1 Moo 8 Haad Salad, 84280 · facebook.com
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Steak, Pasta, Burger, Restaurant · Steak/Pasta restaurant
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Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-16:30 Features: vegan options
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American, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-00:00 · cravekohphangan.com
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355 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Samui International Airport (USM) 22 km to the centre
Na Thon (Ko Samui Island), 84, TH — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 8 airlines (Bangkok Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, Cathay Pacific…) · direct flights to 10 destinations incl. Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 10 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Getting there by ferry

Songserm Thong Sala Pier Ferry
Ferry terminal · 5 km from the centre
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Night Boat Thong Sala Pier
Ferry terminal · 5.1 km from the centre
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Seatran Thong Sala Pier
Ferry terminal · 5.1 km from the centre
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Lomprayah Thong Sala Pier
Ferry terminal · 5.1 km from the centre
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Ko Pha-ngan Pier
Ferry terminal · 5.1 km from the centre · Raja ferry
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Haad Rin Queen
Ferry terminal · 9.2 km from the centre
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Thong Nai Pan Noi - Thong Nai Pan Yai
Ferry route · Longtail Boat
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Chaloklum - Bottle Beach
Ferry route · Longtail Boat
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Ko Samui (Mae Nam) - Ko Pha Ngan (Thong Nai Pan Yai)
Ferry route · Thong Nai Pan Express
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Haad Rin - Haad Yuan
Ferry route
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Ko Samui (Pralarn) - Ko Pha Ngan (Thong Sala)
Ferry route · Lomprayah
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Ko Samui (Bangrak) - Ko Pha Ngan (Thong Sala)
Ferry route · Seatran
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Koh Phangan - Sail Rock
Ferry route
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Ko Samui (Big Buddha) - Ko Pha Ngan (Haad Rin)
Ferry route · Haad Rin Queen
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Koh Phangan — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Songserm Thong Sala Pier Ferry, 5 km); routes include Thong Nai Pan Noi - Thong Nai Pan Yai, Chaloklum - Bottle Beach, Ko Samui (Mae Nam) - Ko Pha Ngan (Thong Nai Pan Yai).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Koh Phangan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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