Pangan Island (Koh Phangan) in Thailand is located in the southern part of the kingdom, in the Gulf of Thailand’s vast Pacific Ocean, between two other islands – the small Ko Tao and the slightly larger Samui Island. Koh Samui is slightly to the south (best beaches on Koh Samui) and Tao, on the other hand, to the north. Especially famous are beaches of the island of Phangan, which are loved by residents and tourists for their snow-white sands, unique nature and stunning sea, filled with a huge number of marine organisms. In addition, a party called Full Moon Party!
In general, Pangan is a very small island, only 168 kilometers square. Meanwhile, the distance from Pangan to Samui between the closest points is only 8 kilometers, and from Pangan to Tao is a little more – 35. It refers to a rather modest province of Sura Thani, and Phangan population is only 15 thousand people. Tongsala – the largest city on the island, “Haad Rin” is the beach where the main event takes place. It is divided into southern and northern parts: “Sunset Beach” and Haad Rin . Find combined itineraries and book through service 12 Go Asia.
In general, Pangan is the fifth largest island in Thailand. The peculiarity of its name is directly related to the Thai language, because “Pangan” comes from the word “Ngan”, which translates as “sand spit”. They, by the way, can be seen from the island at low tide. It is they that perfectly protect Phangan from the raging monsoon.
Pangan has changed quite imperceptibly for a quarter of a century, ever since the very first tourist accommodations appeared on the island. Many locals decided to change their activity, choosing the main occupation to serve tourists. For some 20-25 years, while tourism was developing on this island of Thailand, life has not changed much, but in the last few years, literally 5-7 years, the changes have become very evident.
The oldest structure on the island is the Nai Temple, built in the village of Baan Nua, located in the south of the island. Historians suggest that this stupa was created four hundred years before Ayutthaya, in another period, Srivichaya.
Buddhism is the main religion of the islanders, as it is for the whole of Thailand. In Pangangan, you can also see Christian churches and even places for Muslim prayers.
Pangan was considered the most beloved island of Rama V, the king who was most revered there. His portraits can easily be found almost everywhere on the island, and on the rocks you can see nine autographs of the kings, the rulers of Thailand at once.
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Pangan Island (Koh Phangan) on a map of Thailand
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