Ko
Pha Ngan ( pronounced KOH pa-nGan) is an island
off the eastern Gulf coast of Thailand, halfway
between the islands of Ko
Samui and Ko Tao.
It is known as a land of coconut trees and, above
all, the world famous full moon parties.
Koh Pha Ngan is situated on the north of Koh Samui
in the Gulf of Thailand. It is approximately 12
kilometers from the nearest border of Koh Samui
and 100 kilometers from the northeast of Surat Thani
province. There are six islands in Koh Pha Ngan
group; Pha Ngan, Tao, Tae Nok, Tae Nai, Ma, and
Nai Yuan.
Destinations
Thong
Sala - the island's "capital"
and main ferry port
Thong
Nai Pan - a scenic area on the northeastern
part of the island that includes the neighboring
beach resorts of Ao Thong Nai Pan Yai and Ao Thong
Nai Pan Noi.