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- Koh Pha Ngan
Koh Pha Ngan
The beautiful little island of Koh Pha Ngan is a fantastic
holiday destination lying in the centre of the Gulf of Thailand,
about 62 miles (100km) from the mainland, and home to 8,000 or so
people and hundreds of thousands of coconuts. Coconut exports and
fishing have long been the mainstay of the locals, but in recent
years tourism is becoming increasingly important as visitors flock
in on ferries, lured by the island's magnificent beaches and the
world renowned monthly Full Moon Party.
The site of Koh Pha Ngan's legendary parties is the
crescent-shaped beach of Haad Rin on the island's south-east
corner, which is besieged by up to 10,000 people from around the
world at full moon each month. As dusk falls thousands of lamps are
lit on tables along the beach and the music is cranked up, sending
party-goers into a frenzy under the rising orb of the moon.
Visitors on holiday in Pha Ngan generally stay in one of about
200 thatched bamboo bungalows that line the island's beaches and
are let out for a pittance. Those after more luxury can choose from
three holiday resort hotels: First Villa at Ban Tai Beach, the Pha
Ngan Chai Hotel in the main town of Thongsala, and the Thong Nai
Pan Beach Resort at Thong Nai Pan beach. Wherever you stay, the
holiday is wiled away pleasantly with snorkelling, swimming or
relaxing on the white sands.
Facilities in the Koh Pha Ngan town of Thongsala are limited,
but there is a bank, police station, clinic and pharmacy.
Motorcycle taxis can be waved down, or mountain bikes hired to
explore the more remote beaches. Some beaches can only be reached
by sea, and water taxis are available in the town.
Information & Facts
Language
Thai is the official language, although English is widely
spoken in tourist areas.
Money
The unit of currency is the Baht (THB), which is divided
into 100 satang. Currency can be exchanged at the airport, banks,
hotels and bureaux de change. Banks are open Monday to Friday. ATMs
are available in most cities and tourist resorts. Most large hotels
and shops accept travellers cheques, but a better rate will be
given at banks. Most major credit cards are accepted at hotels and
larger businesses.
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