In the beginning guests were required to make a tricky climb over the hill to access the resort. Follow this way to Leela Beach and Coco Hut and walk along the beach past all these bungalows until you come to a small wooden bridge. A wooden bridge now connects Lighthouse Bungalows to Haad Rin Beach whilst still retaining the away from it all feel. After Paradise you should come to some steps or a road which takes you towards Leela Beach and Coco Hut Village. The comfort and beauty of the Lighthouse Restaurant offers a range of delicious authentic Thai and European Cuisine in an atmosphere of natural beauty and contemporary luxury.

The North of Koh Phangan is great for cycling and if you are experienced with mountain bikes it offers some great off road rides through the jungle. Choosing the right dive shop has been made easy as bookings for six of the most professional PADI dive centres in Southern Thailand can be made here at BackpackersThailand.com. Our Phuket PADI centre, South Siam Divers provide a stunning wreck dive - a passenger ferry that sank in 1997 called the 'King Cruiser'. They also have 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 nights livaboards at the Similan & Surin Islands - one of the top 10 dive locations in the world! BackpackersThailand.com is here to pass on valuable travel information and to help you pre-book accommodations, PADI scuba diving, activities & tours. There are spa, yoga and meditation retreats offering a variety of classes and courses and there are a number of Thai boxing schools and work-out gyms in both Thongsala and Haad Rin.

Both sections of the beach are similar, with sunset views, long stretches of white sand and the odd mangrove on the coastline. Most of the land along the coastline has been farmed as coconut plantation and the area takes on a dreamy desert island feel with palms leaning in to the calm emerald sea. The beach is not very wide if the tide is in, and the southern section is not great for sunbathing as it's home to Had Rin Pier and debris clutters the beach in places. The sunset views can sometimes be spectacular, with views up and down the coastline and out to Koh Samui. The coral reef that lays along the southern facing coast of the island starts here, thus in low tidal season (April to November) swimming on the beach side of the reef is not always possible.

This corner of Than Sadet has a unique, simple rustic feeling, that of the old Koh Phangan and is surrounded by wild jungle behind and a coast line of rugged wildness - ideal for treks and boat trips to the neighbouring beaches on the East coast of Ko Pha-ngan. The bumpy and difficult road, and indeed the lack of electricity at night, add to the charm of this special place, for it is indeed one of the last areas in Koh Phangan, where very little has changed. The atmosphere in Thansadet is still simple, rustic, and slightly bohemian, with the emphasis on keeping in touch with the roots of nature around. If you are visiting Ko Pangan in February or March time, perhaps you can join the annual MaiPenRai pool competition at Than Sadet Beach! For those who come here to enjoy and appreciate the pleasures of Than Sadet, they take away memories that stay in the mind forever.

Where else will you have the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed ride on mountain paths through the palm forests on the back of a gentle elephant? Come and have a look at our facility. If you are driving east from Thong Sala, the trekking entrance is located approximately two kilometers before Chaloklum. If you wish, our team can pick you up at your resort. We look forward to your visit. If you come in the early morning or late afternoon you may have the opportunity to meet our elephants while they are having their daily bath. The mahout rides on the elephant's neck and uses leg pressure and a thotti, a special implement to guide the elephant.

Their clean, comfortable bungalows offer a variety of spectacular views through large glass windows. Don't miss spending time in the Thansadet waterfalls themselves we went nearly every day and had the multi-levels of fresh water pools almost completely to ourselves. The cool breeze high above the beach also offers an escape from the tropical heat down at Thansadet beach. Plaa�s Bungalow Resort is located at Thansadet beach on the east coast of Koh Phangan Island. The bungalow resort offers a great variety of accommodation with emphasis on style and quality; from simple island style huts to western standard cottages.

Located on top of the hill at Thansadet Beach on the east coast of Koh Phangan Paradise Island. The bungalow resort itself is based on top of the mountain on the northern end of Thansadet bay. Access from the main road is slightly shorter and less treacherous but still a bit of a trek. A tricky 400m climb from the north end of the beach leads travelers to the beautifully lush grounds of Seaview Bungalow Resort at Thansadet beach. Due to the seclusion of Than Sadet Beach we run our electricity from a generator.

Ang Thong National Marine Park is a fascinating archipelago of 42 islands. It is north west of Koh Phangan 50 minutes away. Koh Pha-Ngan Island has long held the reputation as a sport fishing area which offers great angling. Phaeng waterfall was declared forest park in 1977. The Waterfall cascades vigorously downstream between forested shady banks. Than Sadet is a historical site due to frequent visits there between 1888 and 1909 by Siam's great King Chulalongkorn, Rama V, whose initials are engraved on many big boulders along this rocky river. Phaeng Waterfall National Park is located in the village of Madua Wan. The Natioanal Park has a nice waterfall close to the entrance and some trekking routes to mountaintop viewpoints.

When the Full Moon Party is over and the sun has set on Had Rin Beach you'll be surprised to find how much more Koh Phangan has on offer. Koh Phangan has over 250 resorts to choose from, ranging from the budget 80 Baht per night beach hut without private toilet to luxury air-conditioned accommodation with private swimming pool. Koh Phangan Island News Website offers Scuba Diving, PADI Courses & Snorkeling information! Koh Phangan is located in the Gulf of Siam a little north of Koh Samui. About 75 % of the island is mountains covered by tropical jungle. Koh Phangan Paradise Island is a place where time finally has no meaning at all and after a while you start seeing things in quite a different context.

The local divesites along the westcoast of the island are in distances of maximum 30 minutes by Longtailboat from our dive-center. The boatrides to Sailrock, Angthong Marine Park, Koh Tao are shortest from Koh Phangan. As a PADI awarded 5-Star IDC Dive Resort we offer all PADI Courses from beginner up to Instructor Level in English, Deutsch, Nederlands and en francais. As the only Go ECO Operator on Koh Phangan we are committed to environmentally responsible business practices, providing our divers with dive experiences that enhance visitor awareness of our aquatic environment. Run by european management we are commited to western quality and high standards.

We like to give our guests a possibility for a tranquil and relaxed stay, and a distance to the party zone in Haad Rin beach. With this view and a quiet morning and throughout the day with only the sound of birds and the waves, we can offer you a menu of different continental breakfast-dishes and some delicious Thai-food. Motorbike-rental available from one of our partners, and we have recommendations for travel agency and diving-courses. Hua Laem Resort has for more than 14 years provided travellers with simple affordable accommodation on Koh Phangan. All bungalows have a stunning view over the Gulf of Thailand and the sun-rise, 'the window into your paradise ... !'.

The more newer Superior and Deluxe rooms are spaciously designed and decorated to a high standard - all come with large furnished balconies and tiled fitted Western bathrooms. Again the Phangan Long Stay rooms come with a choice of sleeping options, with either double or twin beds available. All of the rooms are just metres from the beach and are set amongst wonderful tropical gardens with manicured lawns and romantically lit paths. Over Forty luxurious rooms are on the hill sloped's shoulder decorated in natural style with balconies where you can enjoy the sunrise and get a beach view. Its proximity to town and open sandy beach has made it a popular destination in Koh Phangan for over twenty years. It is a peaceful beach with sunset views over Koh Samui; well away from the main road and big enough to really get away from it all. Phangan Long Stay Restaurants - The poolside restaurant commands wonderful views over the island of Koh Samui and is open plan to ensure you get the most out of the fantastic surroundings.

If you have ever thought about investing in heaven, Koh Phangan is as close as you can get on earth. The property's asset is its vicinity to the town of the island - Thongsala which can be reached within five minutes by car. Many people wish to own land to build a vacation home in Thailand. The design and architectural planning for the property allows for absolute privacy in a beautiful landscaped natural surrounding. The land on which the houses will be built is located on the West coast, close to Wok Tum, the beautiful sunset side of Koh Phangan Island.

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As a natural paradise island in the Southern Gulf of Thailand, Koh Phangan serves as the perfect getaway retreat. Pet ownership is a relatively new concept to the Thai community. We provide advice with regard to optimizing the animals health, and hope to campaign for greater understanding and compassion for animals through the schools. PhaNgan Animal Care is located on the south of the island, approximately 1 km from the main town of Thong Sala, on the road to Haad Rin Beach. It has been gratefully embraced by the local residents of the island, as there was no option to obtain treatment unless the animal was brought to the adjacent island which often was not possible. PAC moved to its current premises in May 2008 which is located in Wok Tum which is a 5 minute motorbike ride from Thongsala, the largest town on the island.

Utopia Resort is situated on top of the hill at Haad Thong Lang Bay with a fantastic sea view on the Gulf of Thailand. All of the resort's A/C rooms have western bathrooms, are fully fitted and furnished and have spacious balconies with stunning views over the Gulf of Thailand. The accommodation at Phangan Utopia Resort is finished to high standards with a total of 15 constructed rooms and bungalows. The swimming pool is one of only a few on the island and is situated next to the sea view terrace with uninterrupted views over nearby Chaloklum Bay and the Gulf of Thailand. The emphasis is on quality and style and every effort has been made to ensure the rooms are comfortable, clean, quiet and a pleasure to be in.