I just came back from the full moon party at Koh PhaNgan. The party was great fun. Basically, it was just drinking and dancing with friends at the beach at Haad Rin, Koh Pha Ngan, under the full moon until the sun rises, then you go to bed. The main attractions on this island are the full moon party, half moon party and the black moon party. And because these events are catered to the farangs, things were alot more expensive on this island. It was also very surprising that about 90% of the locals on this island can speak really good english. They were very friendly too!
Spent 4 days at Koh PhaNgan with a few other exchange students. We went for snorkeling and then basically slacked in the comfort of the peace and tranquility of the island for a whole 2 days.
More (probably less interesting) details on my journey to/on Koh PhaNgan.. but I want to write it down so that I won't forget it((:
We took a bus from Khao San Road, BKK to Surat Thani and then to Donsak (the harbor), for 600baht and we took about almost 12hours with some stop overs. And then the ferry ride took about 3 hours.
At the island: Taxis are for at least 100baht/person and could go up to 2000baht for 4 person when it was at about 4am (and obviously we didn't take it) Can also rent motorbike for 200baht/day.
Full moon party: entrance is free, buckets of alcohol at 150-300/bucket, and devils horns hairband for 50baht (haha.. initially was 100baht, but we bargained!)
Accommodation @ Exotic bungalows, at loy faa road: only 200baht per night((: but it was quite far from the city and high up some hill. The family runs and stays at the bungalow and they were really super duper hospitable. We spent a lot of our time just resting and chit chatting with them.
Finally, there are 2 other islands Koh Tao and Koh Samui that are near Koh PhaNgan. They are more well-known for snorkeling and diving, less touristy but really beautiful islands too.
And then, I reached Bangkok at 430am today and I went for class at 9am. -YL
Spent 4 days at Koh PhaNgan with a few other exchange students. We went for snorkeling and then basically slacked in the comfort of the peace and tranquility of the island for a whole 2 days.
More (probably less interesting) details on my journey to/on Koh PhaNgan.. but I want to write it down so that I won't forget it((:
We took a bus from Khao San Road, BKK to Surat Thani and then to Donsak (the harbor), for 600baht and we took about almost 12hours with some stop overs. And then the ferry ride took about 3 hours.
At the island: Taxis are for at least 100baht/person and could go up to 2000baht for 4 person when it was at about 4am (and obviously we didn't take it) Can also rent motorbike for 200baht/day.
Full moon party: entrance is free, buckets of alcohol at 150-300/bucket, and devils horns hairband for 50baht (haha.. initially was 100baht, but we bargained!)
Accommodation @ Exotic bungalows, at loy faa road: only 200baht per night((: but it was quite far from the city and high up some hill. The family runs and stays at the bungalow and they were really super duper hospitable. We spent a lot of our time just resting and chit chatting with them.
Finally, there are 2 other islands Koh Tao and Koh Samui that are near Koh PhaNgan. They are more well-known for snorkeling and diving, less touristy but really beautiful islands too.
And then, I reached Bangkok at 430am today and I went for class at 9am. -YL
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