The most popular of the bays, Haad Rin and Chaloklum especially in high season are filled up with sun worshipers but there's also quieter, more secluded bays and beaches. Kohphangan's monthly FullMoon Party is the world's most famous beachparty, with international DJ's from all over the world lining up to have the honor of playing. Kohphanganis a natural paradise fullof coconut palms and bright turquoise waters. For a nice resort in Haad Yao, check out Sandy Bay Resort, all of the rooms will be serviced each day and as one of the original resorts on the island they maintain the standard expected by holiday makers. The south east part of Kohpangan is the main party area which includes HadRin and the fullmoon party beach. Nearly all of the area surrounding Had Rin is mountains making most of the excellent fine white sandy beaches unaccessable by road, the only way to get to them is by boat from HaadRin.

The most popular of the bays, Haad Rin and Chaloklum especially in high season are filled up with sun worshipers but there's also quieter, more secluded bays and beaches. Kohphangan's monthly FullMoon Party is the world's most famous beachparty, with international DJ's from all over the world lining up to have the honor of playing. The island of Phanganwas for the first time explored by travelers more than twentytwo years ago, Phanganwas inhabited as long as two thousand years ago by sea gypsies coming from the area today called malaysia. The area was then swarmed by Chinese people from the province Hainan fleeing the economic hardship in their country. Situated inside the Gulf of ThailandPhangan is the next island to the world wide known tourist destination of Koh Samui which attracts in excess of one million visitors each year. On Koh Panghan you can see typical picture-postcard views of shady palms , bright blue bays and amazing sunrises.