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Koh Phangan Beaches Guide
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Haad Rin, Thong Nai Pan, Haad Yao, Haad Salad, Baan Tai ,Thong Sala
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 The most of people associate the magical name "Koh Phangan" with nothing but Full Moon Party, clubbing and a never ending legion of music loving hedonists. But the island by day is a unique combination of yin and yang with some fantastic beaches in the Gulf of Thailand each of which is a favorite destination on its own.
Like the other idyllic beaches of southern Thailand, Koh Phangan has powder-white sands, turquoise water and nodding coco palms all add up to what some may claim to be a tropical cliche but to others these temptations are a veritable paradise on earth.
Among the moon party and music festival goers the most popular beaches are Haad Rin and Baan Tai, while Thongsala town can offer a good choice of budget accommodation and cheap food. The beaches on the West coast of the island are more romantic and lazy atmosphere with a great selection restaurant and bars, that is preferred by couples and families with children. Haad Yao and Haad Salad beach are the most popular beaches in this part of Koh Phangan.
Thong Nai Pan Noi & Yai is a favorite holiday place on Koh Phangan's East coast with an unique collection of 5 star hotels, fine dining and glorious beaches is very much the most popular. Take some time for exploring the prominent beaches on Koh Phangan and learn more about this main attraction of the island. |
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MOST POPULAR KOH PHANGAN BEACHES
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 Thong Sala town |
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| Haad Rin beach |
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 Thong Sala is the capital of Koh Phangan and here you will find hotels, banks, super-markets, government offices, food markets, shops, restaurants, bars and much more, as well as Thongsala the main sea gate of the island with few piers where the Lomprayah catamarans
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 For the avid party-goers, Haad Rin beach is one of the most beautiful and most popular beaches in Koh Phangan largely due to the hot nightlife scene and FMP, known throughout the world. A wide strip of golden sand lined by hotels, restaurants, bars and dance clubs gently
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| Haad Yao Beach |
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| Haad Salad Beach |
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 Haad Yao or Long Beach a fine material for a post card of Koh Phangan and one of the most popular beaches in the island due to its combination of sheer stunning beauty, facilities and activities. Hundreds of people stay here to soak up the sun and swim...
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 Haad Salad entices and charms travellers with its white sand and emerald clear waters. It is a favourite due to its palm-lined beach, great restaurants, activities and accommodation options. Haad Salad beach compared to the southern beaches of the island remains a quiet
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| Thong Nai Pan Yai & Noi beaches |
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| Baan Tai beach |
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 Fantastic beautiful Thon Nai Pan formed by idyllically adjoining Thong Nai Pan Noi beach and Thong Nai Pan Yai beach located in the north-eastern part of Koh Phangan, not far from still under construction Koh Phangan Airport and 13 km from Baan Tai village
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 Koh Phangan's throbbing nightlife scene is concentrated around the scenic Baan Tai Beach. Located southeast of Thon Sala, Baan Tai is probably the second most popular area with visitors after Haad Rin thanks to beach life and moon parties.
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OTHER BEACHES TO STAY IN KOH PHANGAN
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| Ao Chaloklum Beach |
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| Ao Plai Laem Beach |
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 A scenic tropical destination, Ao Chaloklum is a big bay framed by the dramatic backdrop of mountain ranges on Koh Phangan North coast with 2.5 km long wide sandy beach and the charming fishing village in the heart. The central part of Ao Chaloklum is featuring...
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 Just 5 minutes away by motorbike from Thong Sala, Ao Plai Laem’s a series of short beaches dotted with the rocky boulders provide a peaceful and inviting sight. The beach 2 km long, also named as Plaay (Play) Laem is a popular place to swim, wind-surf, relax and watch
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| Haad Yuan beach |
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| Haad Seekantang (Leela) Beach |
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 The perfect tropical hideaway amid coconut trees and hills covered with lush green jungle is limited on both ends by rocky tips, and whether you’re looking for a completely isolated and quiet vacation spot, you’re likely to find a piece of beach heaven in Haad Yuan..
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 Haad Seekantang also known as Leela Beach is situated in 10 min walk from FMP beach. The place is popular with visitors to the island who are preferring Haad Rin's hot night life scene and a tranquility of Leela that is protected from a wild chaos by a high hill
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| Haad Chao Phao Beach |
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| Ao Sri Thanu Beach |
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 Enjoying all the advantages of a perfect tropical beach, Haad Chao Phao is one of the most popular beaches on Koh Phangan's west coast. Known for its rich greenery and coral reef there's no water sports to disturb your peace on Haad Chao Phao, but there are plenty of good
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 Just 15 minutes away by motorbike from Thong Sala, Ao Sri Thanu probably is the widest sandy beach on the island provides a peaceful and inviting sight. Sri Thanu gives you chance to see Koh Phangan's past times, before the island became the big tourist destination
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| Haad Mae Haad Beach |
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| Haad Son Beach |
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 The true heavens for diving and snorkeling lovers, Haad Mae Haad is the number one snorkelling beach in Koh Phangan thanks to quite impressive coral reefs around Koh Ma island that is linked to the beach by sandy spit. Lots of sun, sand and a coral reef rich with marine
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 Snuggled into the headland south of Haad Yao, Haad Son is a stunningly beautiful beach on the west coast of Koh Phangan. Many consider it paradise with aquamarine water, idyllic beach, romantic sunsets and a serene island-style atmosphere...
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