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| Amphoe Ko Pha-ngan |
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| Ao Si
Thanu |
| Located at Mu 8, Pha-ngan
District, approximately 10 kilometers from
the District Office is the one of the most
beautiful beach of Ko Pha-ngan. To reach this
beach, take a songthaew from Thong Sala Pier
for a fare of 40 bahts / trip / person. |
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| Ao Thian |
| Part of Ko Tao, Ao Thian can
be seen from a viewing point located on the
hilltop of Ta To Cape. |
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| Ao Thong
Nai Pan |
| Located at Mu 5, Ban Tai Sub-district,
approximately 23 kilometers from the District
Office is the second most beautiful beach
on Ko Pha-ngan. To reach this beach, either
take a boat or songthaew from Thong Sala Pier.
The songthaew fare is 80 bahts / trip / person
while that of chartered boats is up to negotiation. |
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| Ban Chalok Lam |
| The village is situated along the bay to the
north of Pha-ngan Island. The area is lined
with shops selling merchandise and souvenirs
with the most popular item being dried squid.
There are songthaew services from Thong Sala
Pier with a fare of 50 bahts / trip / person. |
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| Ko Nang Yuan |
The island is nothing but a group of three
small islands located to the north of Ko Tao.
Offering stunning and breathtaking views, the
islands are connected by a three-way stretch
of pure white powdery beach.
The rich marine life at Ko Nang Yuan is similar
to that of Ko Tao. With a wide variety of coral
formations, the island is also an ideal diving
and snorkeling spot. Accommodations and facilities
are available with daily boat service to and
from Ko Tao. |
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| Ko Pha-ngan |
 Another
ideal destination for travelers who prefer less
crowded, more private beaches set in a laid-back
atmosphere. However, this is also a very hip
place to be as the island hosts the world famous,
and perhaps the biggest beach party on this
planet – the full moon party on Hat Rin.
Covering an area of 191 square kilometers,
Ko Pha-ngan is located 20 kilometers directly
north of Ko Samui, or approximately 100 kilometers
from Surat. The best time to visit Ko Pha-ngan
is from February to September. Interesting
attractions include secluded and virgin beaches
around the island, a hilltop temple called
Wat Khao Tham which is ideal for meditation,
Than Sadet Waterfall, and the Namtok Phaeng
National Park. Renting a motorcycle to explore
the island is recommended as there is a lot
to see and do.
Boat Services to Ko Pha-ngan
From Ko Samui
There are approximately 10 daily transfers
to Ko Pha-ngan. Boats depart between 7.30
a.m. and 4.30 p.m. The trip takes approximately
30 minutes to an hour, depending on weather
conditions. Boats leave from Thong Sala Pier
and Hat Rin on Ko Pha-ngan to Ko Samui Pier
including Na Thon Pier, Mae Nam and the Big
Buddha. The fare is approximately 115 bahts
to 250 bahts / trip / person.
From Surat Thani
Surat Thani Pier operates a minimum of 6 daily
departures to Ko Pha-ngan. Boats leave from
7.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. and arrive at Tha
Sala Pier on Ko Pha-ngan. The fare ranges
from 200 bahts to 370 bahts / trip / person.
From Ko Tao
Approximately 6 daily departures from Thong
Sala Pier to Ko Tao are provided. They leave
from 8.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. The fare ranges
from 180 bahts to 350 bahts.
Getting around Ko Pha-ngan
Traveling around the island by rented motorcycle
from bungalows is recommended. The cost is
approximately 200 bahts / day. For those who
prefer truly Thai-style transportation, songthaew
services are also available. The fare is 50
bahts from Thong Sala Pier to any place on
the island. Exceptions are on routes to Ban
Khai (30 bahts) and Ao Thong Nai Pan (80 bahts).
Car rental service is also available at approximately
1,000 bahts / day.
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| Ko Tae Nai |
| A charming island with jungle-covered hills,
a long stretch of golden sandy beach and colorful
coral reefs, Ko Tae Nai is located near Ko Pha-ngan,
and can be reached just 5 minutes by chartered
boats. Accommodations are available but are
mostly middle to top-end. |
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| Ko Tao |
A small isolated island situated 45 kilometers
to the north of Ko Pha-ngan, Ko Tao was once
used as a prison for instigators of the Bavordet
coup d'?tat. The island is famous for its rich
sea coral reefs and inhabitants and secluded
beaches set in a laid-back atmosphere. Ideal
for snorkeling and diving, there are numerous
diving schools scattered around the island that
have always attracted diving students. With
exceptional underwater visibility, Ko Tao is
one of Thailand’s finest offshore diving
spots with main attractions such as White Rock,
Shark Island, Chumphon Pinnacle, Green Rock,
Sail Rock and Southwest Pinnacles. The stunning
viewing point is a spot where visitors can see
three connecting beaches stretching beautifully
to the horizon.
Apart from Ko Pha-ngan, Ko Tao can be reached
either from Surat Thani or Chumphon Provinces.
Accommodations in the form of bungalows, at
various price ranges, are available. The best
time to visit Ko Tao is from February to April.
Traveling on the island is possible by boat,
car or motorcycle. |
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| Wat Khao Tham |
| Located on the hilltop of Khao Kao Haeng,
Mu 1, Bang Tai Sub-district, the monastery is
ideal for meditation amidst the unspoiled nature.
Foreigners mostly visit the compound to learn
how to practice meditation between September
and November. To reach the monastery, take a
chartered car or rent a motorcycle at Thong
Sala Pier and drive for approximately 3 kilometers.
From the entrance of the temple, drive approximately
1 kilometer up to the compound. |
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| Wat Maduea Wan |
| Apart from beaches, sand and sea, Ko Pha-ngan
also has cultural attractions such as Wat Maduea
Wan, located at Mu 3, where the replica of the
Lord Buddha’s Footprint is enshrined on
the hilltop Mondop. To reach the temple, take
a songthaew from for a total distance of approximately
3 kilometers for a fare of 20 bahts / trip /
person. |
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