What's your favorite spot in Thailand people have asked me over the years. I always say the Island of Koh Phangan; which is home to the famous full moon party and simply put, a well known party island! So people automatically assume I'm here to drink and chase girls; and sure over the years of me visiting I would be lying to say I haven't indulged in a little bit of that.
What really keeps me coming back to this island every year for the past five years is that it's just so damn perfectly beautiful in so many ways. It's an island of secret view points and hidden beaches. It's an island where you can watch the sun paint the sky twice a day from literally hundreds of stunning locations. It's a place where you can trek through the jungle and come out the other side to a beach so stunningly gorgeous it will be stained into your memory forever.
Koh Phagnan sports some forty beaches and each one is unique and beautiful in their own way. There are some beaches that resemble the white sands of Hawaii, some will remind you of the west coast of Florida, others can match the top beaches in the Caribbean. There are beaches that are hidden little gems, perfectly private as they are not on the map. Maybe just a few people know about them as they are as wide as your living room; hemmed in-between a couple boulders with a secret path leading to them.
Everyone who visits Koh Phagnan leaves having their favorite beach and mine is a sunrise beach on the north eastern corner of the island called Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach. More specifically I love the northern end of this beach where the Buddhist Monastery is. The sand is soft and powdery, the water is usually perfectly calm and crystal clear, you can see little tropical schools of fish swim by, as you lounge in a natural forming underwater, knee high rock garden. A truly amazing beach in so many ways.
On this island there are trails that lead to viewpoints that will take your breath away. Roads that go up over hills offering views of the 14 kilometer stretch of sea between you and the neighboring island of Koh Samui. In the far distance you can see the sunset behind a group of islands making up the Ang Thong National Marine park which offers even more natural beauty and world class snorkeling. Day trips from Koh Phangan are common.
I've been lucky enough to visit islands from the Galapagos to Bali, from Aruba to Hong Kong, from Ireland to Fukoka Japan, and simply put Koh Phangan is the most beautiful I have ever laid eyes on. Everyday exploring this island leads me to more natural wonders that reassure me that I'm in the right place. Now come along and lets have a look around together in this new Travel Pro Series, Natural Wonders: The Beauty of Koh Phagnan Island, Thailand!
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Thank you Eddie! You Rock!
You sure know how to sell an island bro. This place looks and sounds as close to perfect as an island can get.
I used to watch a YouTuber that moved between Chiang Mai and Koh Phangan. As soon as he went to the island, the whole vibes changed. Everything just seemed more my style on the island, rather than the city life… especially with the burning season up north.
I also watched a movie called Death of Me that was filmed in Thailand. At first I thought it was Koh Phangan, but just looked it up https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1830643/ and it was actually Krabi, Thailand. You ever been there?
"Everything just seemed more my style on the island, rather than the city life… especially with the burning season up north."
That is exactly how I feel. I just lived that. Before Koh Phangan I spent 6 months in Chiang Mai leading in burning season. Then I came down here. So much better. Chiang mai is great for a small city, but this island is on a whole other lever of chill.
Before Chiang mai I was in Krabi and Raily Peninsula/Ao Nang Area. Really incredibly beautiful part of the country. That is a jump off point to Phi Phi.
Thanks for the link to the movie, I'll have a look.
Have a great day brother and thanks for the kind words!
I’m sure you’re very happy with the move further south… QUITE OBVIOUSLY.
The movie is okay, not terrible… also not great. You get the lesser Hemsworth. You’ll probably like it for the simple fact that it’s shot in Krabi.
Awesome brother! Much appreciated. I remember seeing the Beach with De'Caprio back in my teens. That mostl likely had an effect on me! hahaha
Wait, when was this? Are you currently in Thailand???
Within the past few months. Yeah, I've been here Since March 2020. I'm now staying here in Koh Phangan. How about you?
omg you have!! ?? I have been staying in Pattaya for like 5 months now. It's great here! Lemme know if you ever made it here so we can meet up and catch up a little!
Thailand in general is really nice. I'm feeling totally at home here in your country, especially on this island. If I make it through Pattaya I'll certainly get a hold of you, like wise if you make plans to come here.
Looking pretty awesome out there have a great day bro 👍
Thanks buddy. Really appreciate it. Have a great day too!
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