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.
There is plenty to see and do at the Full Moon Party and there are a number of street performers or buskers to keep you entertained. The music always pumping around the beach and thousands of people dance the night away. The most popular drink at the Full Moon Party is called a "bucket". I have got no idea what is in these buckets, but Chrissie and I shared one. If you're game, check out the fire rope jumping. I could explain it, but you're better off just checking it out for yourself!
I have never found getting accommodation an issue on Koh Phangan, since the place has several hotels, hostels and resorts right near the beach. We always stay at Seaview Sunrise Resort located at the far end of Haad Rin Beach. Although there are enough resorts and hotels for accommodation, sometimes it is best to make your booking in advance because of the high number of people visiting for the Full Moon Party.
So how do you get there? Well with no flights to Koh Phangan, you have to go via a place called Surat Thani on the mainland or from the island of Koh Samui. Once you get to either of those two places you can get a ferry over to Koh Phangan. There is also an overnight train or bus that will get you to Surat Thani from Bangkok, but you still have to get the ferry to Koh Phangan after that. Hey, there are also Thailand Full Moon Party tour operators that will organise everything for you if you don't want to do it all yourself.
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.
There is plenty to see and do at the Full Moon Party and there are a number of street performers or buskers to keep you entertained. The music always pumping around the beach and thousands of people dance the night away. The most popular drink at the Full Moon Party is called a "bucket". I have got no idea what is in these buckets, but Chrissie and I shared one. If you're game, check out the fire rope jumping. I could explain it, but you're better off just checking it out for yourself!
I have never found getting accommodation an issue on Koh Phangan, since the place has several hotels, hostels and resorts right near the beach. We always stay at Seaview Sunrise Resort located at the far end of Haad Rin Beach. Although there are enough resorts and hotels for accommodation, sometimes it is best to make your booking in advance because of the high number of people visiting for the Full Moon Party.
So how do you get there? Well with no flights to Koh Phangan, you have to go via a place called Surat Thani on the mainland or from the island of Koh Samui. Once you get to either of those two places you can get a ferry over to Koh Phangan. There is also an overnight train or bus that will get you to Surat Thani from Bangkok, but you still have to get the ferry to Koh Phangan after that. Hey, there are also Thailand Full Moon Party tour operators that will organise everything for you if you don't want to do it all yourself.
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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