Ko Pha-Ngan

An island district made up of Ko Pha-Ngan and Ko Tao, famous for Full Moon Parties and dive certification, with quiet bays and jungle hiking too.

Ko Pha-Ngan District lies in the Gulf of Thailand off Surat Thani Province and covers islands including Ko Pha-Ngan and Ko Tao. Haad Rin Beach in the south of Ko Pha-Ngan is famous for its Full Moon Party, while other bays focus on yoga, retreats and quiet beaches; Ko Tao to the north is a world-renowned dive certification site, and nearby Ko Nang Yuan offers snorkeling and scenic views. On this side of the Gulf of Thailand the weather is better from January to August, and October to December is rainy with rough seas. There is no airport; travelers usually take a speedboat or ferry from Ko Samui, Chumphon or the Surat Thani pier.

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