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Koh Phangan. Pop. 8,000. Province - Koh Phangan. Currency – Thai Baht. Language – Thai. Time Zone – GMT + 7 hours. Nearest Airport – Koh Samui USM. Average Temperatures – 29° (Dec), 32.5° (May). Best time to go – April to June, quieter and lower prices. Koh Phangan is an island situated in the Southern Gulf of Thailand, 100km from Suratthani, the district centre. The nearby island of Koh Samui has an international airport that receives flights from all over Thailand and Asia. Koh Phangan is a 15km boat journey from Koh Samui with regular daily ferries. Koh Phangan is a natural paradise famous for it’s Full Moon Parties and a hedonistic approach to life with an assortment of backpackers, budget tourists and aging hippies joining in this unique experience. For visitors wishing to avoid the full moon party(s) altogether, there are dozens of quiet, secluded resorts and beach huts dotted all over the island for a variety of prices. More active pursuits include - scuba diving, snorkelling, wake-boarding, archery, fishing, walks in the national park or simply relaxing with other visitors or the friendly locals.