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Ko Pha-ngan (เกาะพะงัน)

This popular 191-square-kilometre island is situated 20 kilometres north of Ko Samui or 100 kilometres from Surat Thani. The island, part of the Khao Luang range which rises above sea level has fertile forest, many waterfalls, powdery beaches and a peaceful atmosphere. The surrounding sea shelters many aquatic animals and coral reefs. Local communities still make their living on fishing and coconut farming.

Attractions on the island include:

• Ban Chalok Lam – The biggest fishermen’s village on the island is a haven of fresh seafood and dried octopus. Visitors can buy services here to go diving or fishing or to have guided tours around the island.

• Ao Si Thanu – From this tranquil sunset spot, boats take tourists to dive at Ko Ma nearby and to go around the island.

• Hat Rin – This is popular among foreign visitors as the venue for the Full Moon Party, held on the 15the day of the waxing moon every month.

• Thong Sala – The market near Thong Sala pier is a bustling centre of economy, transportation and tourism facilities.

• Hat Thong Nai Pan – This semi-circle beach provides private retreat. Coral can also be admired here.

• Wat Khao Noi – In the 9th month, local people visit this ancient temple to pay respect to the imitation Buddha’s footprint and the statue of the venerable Luang Pho Phet.

• Namtok Than Prawet – This small charming waterfall was once visited by King Rama V.

• Namtok Phaeng – This waterfall originates from Khao Ra peak which offers a panoramic view around Pha-ngan.

Ko Phangan can be visited all year round but the best period is from December to April.

Ko Tae Nai (เกาะแตใน) This small island can be reached within 5 minutes from Ko Pha-ngan by chartered boat. High jungle-covered hills, a long stretch of golden sandy beach and thriving coral reefs are some of its major attractions. Accommodation in the form of bungalows is available.

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• Ko Pha-ngan (เกาะพะงัน)

• Hat Si Thanu (อ่าวศรีธนู)
  • The Beach Resort (เดอะบีชรีสอร์ท) Hat Si Thanu, Ko Pha-ngan, 10 bungalows: 250–350 baht
  • Laem Son Beach Bungalow (แหลมสนบีชบังกะโล) Hat Si Thanu, Ko Pha-ngan, 20 rooms: 150–300 baht
  • Sea View Rainbow Bungalow (ซีวิวเรนโบว์บังกะโล) Hat Si Thanu, Ko Pha-ngan, 15 bungalows: 150–300 baht
  • Si Thanu Bungalow (ศรีธนูบังกะโล) Hat Si Thanu, Ko Pha-ngan, 30 rooms: 60-200 baht

• Hat Yao (หาดยาว)
  • Bay View Bungalow (เบย์วิวบังกะโล) Hat Yao, Ko Pha-ngan, Tel: 0 7737 4148, 01–676 6232, 20 rooms: 150–400 baht
  • Hat Yao Beach (หาดยาวบีช) Hat Yao, Ko Pha-ngan, 17 rooms: 150–300 baht
  • Long Beach Bungalow (ลองบีชบังกะโล) Hat Yao, Ko Pha-ngan, 30 rooms: 200–700 baht
  • Silver Beach Bungalow (ซิลเวอร์บีชบังกะโล) Hat Yao, Ko Pha-ngan, 10 rooms: 100–300 baht

• Hat Salat (หาดสลัด)
  • Hat Lat Resort (หาดลัดรีสอร์ท) Hat Yao, Ko Pha-ngan, 24 rooms: 100–500 baht
  • My Way (มายเวย์) Hat Yao, Ko Pha-ngan, Tel: 0 7737 7276, 10 rooms: 150–250 baht

• Hat Mae Hat (แม่หาด)
  • Island View Cabana (ไอส์แลนด์วิวคาบาน่า) Hat Mae Hat, Ko Pha-ngan, Tel: 0 7737 7019, 33 rooms: 50-250 baht
  • Ko Ma Dive Resort (เกาะม้าไดฟ์รีสอร์ท) Hat Mae Hat, Ko Pha-ngan, 8 bungalows: 450 baht
  • Mae Hat Bay Resort (แม่หาดเบย์รีสอร์ท) Hat Mae Hat, Ko Pha-ngan, Tel: 0 7737 4171, 25 rooms: 150–300 baht

• Hat Rin (หาดริ้น)
  • Crystal Palace (คริสตัลพาเลซ) Hat Rin, Ko Pha-ngan, 13 rooms: 60-250 baht
  • Sea View Hat Rin Bungalow (ซีวิวหาดริ้นบังกะโล) Hat Rin Nok, Ko Pha-ngan, 20 rooms: 100-300 baht
  • Sun Cliff Resort (ซันคลิฟรีสอร์ท) Hat Rin Nok, Ko Pha-ngan, 25 rooms: 100-200 baht
  • Sunrise (ซันไรซ์) Hat Rin Nok, Ko Pha-ngan, 24 rooms: 60-300 baht
  • Top Gold (ท็อปโกลด์) Hat Rin, Ko Pha-ngan, 12 rooms: 150-250 baht

• Hat Thong Sala (หาดท้องศาลา)
  • Charm Beach (ชาร์ม บีช บังกะโล) Hat Thong Sala, Ko Pha-ngan, 18 rooms: 40-300 baht
  • Klet Kaeo Park (เกล็ดแก้ว ปาร์ค) Hat Thong Sala, Ko Pha-ngan,15 rooms: 450–750 baht
  • Pha-ngan Chai (พะงัน ชัย) Hat Thong Sala, Ko Pha-ngan, 59 rooms: 900-1,500 baht
  • Sun Dance Bungalow (ซัน แด๊นซ์ บังกะโล) Hat Thong Sala, Ko Pha-ngan, Tel: 0 7728 3662, 15 rooms: 50-250 baht

• Hat Ban Tai (หาดบ้านใต้)
  • Diw Sho Bungalow (ดิว ชอร์ บังกะโล) Hat Ban Tai, Ko Pha-ngan, Tel: 0 7723 8128 Fax: 0 7737 7195, 20 rooms: 300-1,200 baht
  • First Villa (เฟิร์ส วิลล่า) Hat Ban Tai, Ko Pha-ngan, Tel: 0 7737 7225, 15 rooms: 1,200-4,000 baht

• Hat Thong Nai Pan Noi (หาดท้องนายปานน้อย)
  • Panviman Resort (ปานวิมาน รีสอร์ท) Hat Thong Nai Pan Noi, Ko Pha-ngan, Tel: 0 7723 8543-4 Fax: 0 7723 8543 Bangkok Office Tel: 0 2910 8660-4 www.panviman.com, 42 rooms: 950-3,950 baht

• Hat Thong Nai Pan Yai (หาดท้องนายปานใหญ่)
  • A.D. View (เอ ดี วิว) Hat Thong Nai Pan Yai, Ko Pha-ngan, 12 rooms: 150–400 baht
  • Bamboo Bungalow (แบมบู บังกะโล) Hat Thong Nai Pan Yai, Ko Pha-ngan, 8 rooms: 200 baht
  • Central Cottage (เซ็นทรัล คอทเทจ) Hat Thong Nai Pan Yai, Ko Pha-ngan, Tel: 0 7729 9059, 0 7723 8586, 22 rooms: 300-1,000 baht
  • Dolphin Bungalow (ดอลฟิล บังกะโล) Hat Thong Nai Pan Yai, Ko Pha-ngan, 21 rooms: 300 baht
  • Pen Bungalow (เพ็ญ บังกะโล) Hat Thong Nai Pan Yai, Ko Pha-ngan, 31 rooms: 150–800 baht
  • Pen Chan Resort (เพ็ญจันทร์ รีสอร์ท) Hat Thong Nai Pan Yai, Ko Pha-ngan, Tel: 0 7729 9004, 26 rooms: 300–400 baht

• Hat Chalok Lam (หาดบ้านโฉลกหลำ)
  • Rose Villa (โรส วิลล่า) Hat Chalok Lam, Ko Pha-ngan, Tel: 0 7737 4013, 11 rooms: 300–1,00 baht

• Hat Ban Khai (หาดบ้านค่าย)
  • Pha-ngan Rainbow Bungalow (พะงัน เรนโบว์ บังกะโล) Hat Ban Khai, Ko Pha-ngan, Tel: 0 7723 8236, 12 rooms: 80–150 baht

• Hat Khuat (หาดขวด)
  • Hat Khuat (หาดขวด บังกะโล) Hat Khuat, Ko Pha-ngan, 45 rooms: 100–300 baht
  • Hat Khuat 3 (หาดขวด 3) Hat Khuat, Ko Pha-ngan, 8 rooms: 200 baht
  • Smile Bungalow (สมาย บังกะโล) Hat Khuat, Ko Pha-ngan, 15 rooms: 200–350 baht

• Ko Tae Nai (เกาะแตใน) 15 minutes by boat from Ko Pha-ngan
  • Ko Tae Nai Resort (เกาะแตในรีสอร์ท) Ko Tae Nai, 9 bungalows: 450 baht

--(WT-en) globe-trotter 20:42, 6 February 2010 (EST)