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.
The main drink at the Full Moon Party comes in a bucket, who knows what is actually in them though as Chrissie and I didn't try them out. We bought some charcoals at the local supermarket that we used to light a fire that kept us warm along the beach. You can also participate in a fire rope jumping which was really exciting to try, but I suggest only do it when you are sober. 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.
Chrissie had told me about this hotel she liked called the Seaview Sunrise Resort, which is right on Haad Rin Beach. We stayed there the first Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan and I loved the location and the accommodation so I have just booked the same place every time! Koh Phangan has several hotels, hostels and resorts though that are within close proximity of Haad Rin Beach. I have never really found it an issue getting accommodation in Koh Phangan for the Full Moon Party, but you might consider getting your accommodation sorted in advance as the island will be packed when the Full Moon Party is on.
For those who wish to get to Koh Phangan for the Full Moon Party it is easy enough to reach. You cannot fly to Koh Phangan though as there is no airport on the island. Everybody arrives by ferry either from Surat Thani on the mainland or from the neighbouring island, Koh Samui. If you fly, you have to go to Koh Samui first then connect to Koh Phangan by ferry. You can also catch a train or bus from Bangkok to Surat Thani and then connect to Koh Phangan by ferry. There are also tour groups available that have 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.
The main drink at the Full Moon Party comes in a bucket, who knows what is actually in them though as Chrissie and I didn't try them out. We bought some charcoals at the local supermarket that we used to light a fire that kept us warm along the beach. You can also participate in a fire rope jumping which was really exciting to try, but I suggest only do it when you are sober. 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.
Chrissie had told me about this hotel she liked called the Seaview Sunrise Resort, which is right on Haad Rin Beach. We stayed there the first Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan and I loved the location and the accommodation so I have just booked the same place every time! Koh Phangan has several hotels, hostels and resorts though that are within close proximity of Haad Rin Beach. I have never really found it an issue getting accommodation in Koh Phangan for the Full Moon Party, but you might consider getting your accommodation sorted in advance as the island will be packed when the Full Moon Party is on.
For those who wish to get to Koh Phangan for the Full Moon Party it is easy enough to reach. You cannot fly to Koh Phangan though as there is no airport on the island. Everybody arrives by ferry either from Surat Thani on the mainland or from the neighbouring island, Koh Samui. If you fly, you have to go to Koh Samui first then connect to Koh Phangan by ferry. You can also catch a train or bus from Bangkok to Surat Thani and then connect to Koh Phangan by ferry. There are also tour groups available that have 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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