Ko Pha-ngan

Food and dining in Koh Phangan are diverse and affordable, so you'll find plenty of excellent places to eat throughout your vacation. If there is one common denominator that runs throughout the island, it’s that each of its beaches has colorful and atmospheric restaurants. Beachside dining, whether local, Italian, Mexican, or even halal, is undeniably enhanced by cool breezes, sand between the toes, and stars twinkling above. The Thai's love of...

Shopping in Koh Pha Ngan is focused largely on a wide range of independent boutique shops selling souvenirs, arts and crafts, beachwear, fashion and gifts. The town has a range of traditional bazaars and night markets to explore. The Thong Sala Fresh Market is an entire street dedicated to fresh produce and fish. The Sunday Walking Street market offers souvenirs, clothing, food and crafts.For local haute couture you can head...

The highlight of nightlife in Koh Pha Ngan is the Full Moon Festivals held monthly at Haad Rin. This wild party, popular with the young backpacking crowd, goes from dusk till dawn and celebrates the lunar calendar. This party is so successful that other jungle parties have sprung up to supplement it, including Black Moon and Half Moon parties, so it seems there’s always an after-dark party.The Jelly Bar on...