One of the best party places in Thailand is the island of Koh Phangan. This place is world renowned for its Full Moon Party that occurs every month. I have been fortunate enough to go to Koh Phangan many times and a couple of those times a Full Moon Party was on. The best times to be in Koh Phangan for the Full Moon Party is probably December to March, but the parties happen all year round. People head to Koh Phangan to chill out and relax at the many brilliant beaches, but most head to Koh Phangan for the Full Moon Party.
It was Christmas 2008 that I embarked on my first journey to Koh Phangan for the Full Moon Party. I went with my friend Chrissie and she tried to explain all about the Thailand Full Moon Party before we arrived. Now I know that people try to tell you all about a place to get you ready for what you are about to experience, but seriously very few words can describe the Full Moon Party in Kph Phangan unless you're actually there. The Full Moon Party is on at Haad Rin Beach, which is a cool area with heaps of food and drink options here. If you go to Thailand one word of advice, definitely give the Thai Food a go, it was absolutely fantastic.
One thing that gets you as a newbie is the amount of people that attend the Full Moon Party. There must have been at least 30,000 people there the first time I was there. There is music always pumping around the beach and thousands of people dancing the night away. The Full Moon Party sees plenty of street performers or buskers keeping the crowd entertained, and everyone just gets on the "buckets". A Full Moon Party bucket is a concoction of different spirits and plenty of Red Bull. Oh and don't miss the fire rope jumping. You will soon see why it is well worth a look.
Koh Phangan has several hotels, hostels and resorts not far from Haad Rin Beach. I have always stayed at the Seaview Sunrise Resort, which is situated on one side of the Beach. I have never really found it an issue getting accommodation in Koh Phangan, but you might be better of making your booking in advance as there are several thousands of people going to be on the island for the Full Moon Party.
The Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan is pretty easy to get to, but unfortunately there is no airport on Koh Phangan so you have to get there by ferry either from Surat Thani on the mainland or from Koh Samui, the island next door. The closest airport is actually on Koh Samui, so you can fly there and then get the ferry over the Koh Phangan. If you're on a budget there is a train or buses from Bangkok to Surat Thani, then just hop on the ferry out to Koh Phangan. If you're not into the independent travelling then a few tour groups operate tours to Koh Phangan for the Full Moon Party.
As I explained earlier, the Thailand Full Moon Party is hard to explain to someone who hasn't been before. You really have to go and do it for yourself to get a feeling for what it is like. I believe that the Koh Phangan Full Moon Party is well worth the trip though if you're ever in Thailand. Actually do you recall the Leonardo De Caprio movie, The Beach? The Full Moon Party was portrayed in that movie.
It was Christmas 2008 that I embarked on my first journey to Koh Phangan for the Full Moon Party. I went with my friend Chrissie and she tried to explain all about the Thailand Full Moon Party before we arrived. Now I know that people try to tell you all about a place to get you ready for what you are about to experience, but seriously very few words can describe the Full Moon Party in Kph Phangan unless you're actually there. The Full Moon Party is on at Haad Rin Beach, which is a cool area with heaps of food and drink options here. If you go to Thailand one word of advice, definitely give the Thai Food a go, it was absolutely fantastic.
One thing that gets you as a newbie is the amount of people that attend the Full Moon Party. There must have been at least 30,000 people there the first time I was there. There is music always pumping around the beach and thousands of people dancing the night away. The Full Moon Party sees plenty of street performers or buskers keeping the crowd entertained, and everyone just gets on the "buckets". A Full Moon Party bucket is a concoction of different spirits and plenty of Red Bull. Oh and don't miss the fire rope jumping. You will soon see why it is well worth a look.
Koh Phangan has several hotels, hostels and resorts not far from Haad Rin Beach. I have always stayed at the Seaview Sunrise Resort, which is situated on one side of the Beach. I have never really found it an issue getting accommodation in Koh Phangan, but you might be better of making your booking in advance as there are several thousands of people going to be on the island for the Full Moon Party.
The Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan is pretty easy to get to, but unfortunately there is no airport on Koh Phangan so you have to get there by ferry either from Surat Thani on the mainland or from Koh Samui, the island next door. The closest airport is actually on Koh Samui, so you can fly there and then get the ferry over the Koh Phangan. If you're on a budget there is a train or buses from Bangkok to Surat Thani, then just hop on the ferry out to Koh Phangan. If you're not into the independent travelling then a few tour groups operate tours to Koh Phangan for the Full Moon Party.
As I explained earlier, the Thailand Full Moon Party is hard to explain to someone who hasn't been before. You really have to go and do it for yourself to get a feeling for what it is like. I believe that the Koh Phangan Full Moon Party is well worth the trip though if you're ever in Thailand. Actually do you recall the Leonardo De Caprio movie, The Beach? The Full Moon Party was portrayed in that movie.
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