Once the island of island was before inhabited already over two thousand years ago by sea pirates originating from Malaysia. Phanganwas some time later targeted by Chinese many of them coming from Hainan . A lot of the popular bungalow resorts, like for example Power Beach Phangan often completely booked for the Christmas and new year. Probably a valuable tip is to arrange for your place in a resort before you arrive. Located inside the Gulf of Thailand Koh Pha-ngan is the next island to the world wide known tourist destination of Koh Samui which attracts in excess of 1.5 million tourists every year.

In case you are bored with laying at the island Koh Tao, island offers an amazing chooice of daytime activities, parties, places to stay and spas. For some of you who find ko Samuimuch too overly priced or a bit too crowded with holiday makers, Phangan can be the perfect place to enjoy your holiday in the Gulf of Thailand. Seeking trip to the nearby Ang Thong National Parkconsisting of 38 islands endowed with beautiful beaches, caves and the calm Tha Laem Nai a salt water blue laguna lake presented in The Beachby Alex Garland. It looks like that whatever it is you are look for, there is something for everyone.