Ao Ban Khai starts where the Had Rin hills stop and is part of the long unbroken stretch of beach that runs all the way up to Thong Sala. The beaches on Koh Pha-Ngan are some of the best in the Gulf of Thailand, and remain more popluar for people wishing to avoid the crowds of Koh Samui. This is where the local fishermen keep their longtail boats, and the image of all the wonderfully colourful handcrafted boats with their 100 BHP truck engines on the back is a great view to take in while eating in the local restaurants there. Had Mae Had is also a local dive site - many companies on Koh Pha-Ngan offer snorkelling and scuba diving trips to the nearby island of Koh Ma, which has a stunning coral reef. The shoreline is approximately 600 metres long and there is very little on it except for tall shady coconut palms and acres of white sand.

Had Rin Nai West is one of three white sand beaches that lie on the west coast of the Haad Rin peninsula. Here the occasional mangrove populates the coastline and the beaches take on a dreamy deserted feel, perfect for secluded sunbathing and sunset strolls. Koh Phangan covers an area of 168 sqm with over 70% as mountains and tropical forest. It is about 100 kilometers from Suratthani mainland or just 20 kilometers from Koh Samui. Phangan Hotel is located 2 km. South of Thong Sala on a private Beach with stunning sunset views. Phangan Long Stay invites you to spoil yourself in paradise. The beach at Had Rin Nai (west) is one of three white sand beaches that lie on the west coast of the Had Rin peninsula. Located on Koh Phangan, an unspoiled island far from the hustle and cares of the modern world, Phangan Long Stay is the place for sophisticated travellers craving tranquility and natural beauty.

The cool breeze high above the beach also offers an escape from the tropical heat down at Thansadet beach. All of the bungalows have western bathrooms and spacious balconies that look into one of the most beautiful tropical gardens on Koh Phangan Island. Plaa Thansadet Resort offers accommodation and bungalows at affordable prices. Plaa�s Bungalow Resort is located at Thansadet beach on the east coast of Koh Phangan Island. Overlooking the beach and the ocean, Plaa�s Bungalow Resort sits on top the cliff at the northern end of Than Sadet Beach.

Sea View Bungalow Resort is located at Than Sadet beach on the east coast of Koh Pha-Ngan Island. Located on top of the hill at Thansadet Beach on the east coast of Koh Phangan Paradise Island. Access from the main road is slightly shorter and less treacherous but still a bit of a trek. Ko Pangan Thansadet is well known for its river and waterfall which meander down the mountain side through the dense jungle. Let our friendly service and relaxed atmosphere present you a truly enjoyable memory.

For more than a century many Thai Kings have visited this magical place and carved their names upon the immense rocks that grace the Than Sadet river. Welcome to Teep�s Mai Pen Rai Bungalows. Mai Pen Rai Bungalows is one of the oldest resorts in Koh Phangan, founded by Teep about 20 years ago. 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 atmosphere in Thansadet is still simple, rustic, and slightly bohemian, with the emphasis on keeping in touch with the roots of nature around. Mai Pen Rai offers a large variety of bungalows to travelers on different budgets, with more than 40 bungalows on the beach, on the river, and on the rocks.

BackpackersThailand.com is here to pass on valuable travel information and to help you pre-book accommodations, PADI scuba diving, activities & tours. Welcome to BackpackersThailand.com the leading backpacker information and booking website in Southern Thailand. The site is currently focused on the paradise island of Koh Phangan plus scuba diving in Southern Thailand like, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi and Similan Islands, but will be expanding to offer services for other regions of Thailand in the future. 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. Our Koh Phi Phi dive centre, Viking Divers, is located on the famous Phi Phi Don island where waters are crystal clear and the beaches clear white sands. The vibe here is very uplifting and the local dives sites amazing.

As a natural paradise island in the Southern Gulf of Thailand, Koh Phangan serves as the perfect getaway retreat; relaxing on quiet deserted beaches, snorkelling and learning to dive at the distinctive island of Koh Ma. 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 Island News Website offers Scuba Diving, PADI Courses & Snorkeling information! Travel Info about Full Moon Party, Accommodation, Bungalows, Resort & Hotels on Kho Phan-ngan Island. Koh Phangan Island News also offers you the great opportunity to add your website link into our link database.

After Paradise you should come to some steps or a road which takes you towards Leela Beach and Coco Hut Village. A wooden bridge now connects us to the beach whilst still retaining the away from it all feel. If you arrive in Tong sala, the best way to Lighthouse Bungalows is to take a taxi to Haad Rin Beach, which is about 20 minutes away along long winding beautiful roads, approximatley 50 Baht per person. At the southern tip of Thailand's beautiful tropical island, Koh Phangan, is the intimate and secluded Lighthouse Bungalows and Restaurant. The comfort and beauty of the Lighthouse Restaurant offers a range of delicious authentic Thai and European Cuisine.

PAC is a non-profit organisation, developed to provide essential care for the many ill and suffering stray animals of Koh PhaNgan. PAC Ko Pangan has been gratefully embraced by the local residents of the island, as there has never been any option to obtain treatment unless the animal was brought to the adjacent island. PAC operates by requesting donations to cover the cost of medical supplies used in treating owned animals, while all strays are treated at the expense of the clinic. The tourist influx to Koh PhaNgan has resulted in a greater availability of food, and with many animal-loving tourists intermittently feeding and caring for the animals around them 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.

On request we also offer groups guests that stay with us to make their own menu for a more private celebration of birthday or other happy events. All bungalows have one bedroom, separate shower/toilet, fan, mosquito-net/-windows and balcony with chair, table and hammock. Simple standard concrete/wood, all come with double bed, mosquito-windows, fan, chairs and table, toilet and shower(cold). We also provide laundry service, domestic/international telephone-service, wireless internet access, motorbike-rental. Some snorkelling-equipment and fishing-equipment is also available. Together we speak or understand Thai, Scandinavian, English and German. We hope to see you soon!

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? Right now, eight elephants live at our trekking facility which is approximately ten thousand square meters with a small lake where the where the elephants bathe daily. If you wish, our team can pick you up at your resort. We look forward to your visit. While there you can play with our friendly monkeys or feed 'Champion', our baby elephant. He loves bananas. There, elephants had to work very hard dragging and moving huge hardwood trees and only had life expectancies of fifty or sixty years.

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Haad Yao Divers is the only dive operator visiting the unspoilt dive sites along the west coast of Koh Phangan. PADI's eLearning system is an innovative new program designed to make your PADI diving course with Haad Yao Divers training easier, more efficient and saves you valuable vacation time. Because of short distances these sites can be visited with a traditional longtailboat. Our favourite sites are Koh Mah, Haad Salad or Kong Yai. Haad Yao Divers started as a small operation on Haad Yao Beach with only 1 PADI Instructor and Divemaster but became quickly a professional PADI Resort Dive Center. Koh Phangan offers a great variety of accommodation options, from simple beach huts to luxury A/C Pool Villas.

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. 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 Utopia Modern House Bungalows are newly build and located just next to the swimming pool offering offering amazing views over lush tropical gardens. The friendly and professional staff, modern facilities and well maintained grounds go well with the beautiful natural surroundings, providing the perfect setting for you to relax and unwind in this luxurious paradise. 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.

Explore with us caves, hidden lagoons ,white sand beaches and Emerald lake. Situated on top of the hill at Haad Thong Lang Bay with a fantastic sea view on the gulf of Thailand. Ride the Safari Boat with unforgettable memories and awesome inspiring photos and enjoy a day out with your friends. This is a fantastic way to experience the secluded coves and beaches on the east coast. 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.

This unchartered development offers beach front plots ready to be transformed into your tropical paradise dream home. So, why choose Koh Pangan? Koh Phangan is now considered to be one of Thailand's up and coming tourist destinations Whether you choose to go big or small, you have the option of managing the creation of your gem yourself or you can have the experts at Phangan Island Property manage everything from creating the design to overseeing the construction itself. Check our completed projects on Koh Samui and Koh Pha ngan and our projects in progress for 2010, as well as examples of Wooden Thai style houses, Swimming pool and Jacuzzi and Interior design. Each plot is carefully tailored to maximize the space and offers the best views of the area.