Stories and practical guides from the island.
Written by the people who live and work here — how to get to Koh Phangan, which beaches are worth the drive, what to expect with kids, and a month-by-month take on the weather.
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Island guideThe Best Time to Visit Koh Phangan — A Month-by-Month Guide
When to come to Koh Phangan — the weather month by month, the quietest seasons, and the trade-offs between sun, crowds, and price. Written by the people who live here.
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Getting aroundHow to Get to Koh Phangan — From Bangkok, Samui, and Beyond
Every route to Koh Phangan explained — from Bangkok, from Koh Samui, from Surat Thani, from Koh Tao. Ferry companies, airlines, transfer options, and what we'd do ourselves.
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Getting aroundGetting Around Koh Phangan — Scooters, Songthaews, and Walking
The real options for getting around Koh Phangan: scooter rental, car rental, songthaews, taxis, and when to just walk. Honest advice on safety, costs, and the road conditions no one warns you about.
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Scooter & Car Rental at SHI Phangan Villas
Rent a brand-new scooter or car directly at your villa. 125cc and 160cc scooters, five- and seven-seater cars, all under two years old. Delivered on arrival.
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Travelling with familyKoh Phangan with Kids — A Family Guide from the People Who Host Them
Koh Phangan with small children: safe beaches, family-friendly activities, what to pack, where to eat, and the practical tips we share with guests before they arrive.
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The Koh Phangan Beaches Worth the Drive
Which Koh Phangan beaches are actually worth the time to reach — and how to get to each. Thong Nai Pan, Bottle Beach, Haad Salad, Haad Son, Mae Haad, Haad Yao.
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