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Where Is Koh Phangan

Are you wondering where is Koh Phangan on the map? Where the island is in Thailand? Where is the location in regards to Asia and the rest of the world?

Located on the Gulf of Thailand, south of the country, Koh Phangan is halfway between Koh Tao and Koh Samui; two equally popular tropical destinations.

Where Is Koh Phangan On The Map in Thailand, Island & World Location

Although its claim to fame is the famous Full Moon Party, it attracts travellers from all corners of the globe who come to experience its sheer beauty. It has a total land area of 167 square kilometres, making it the 5th biggest island in Thailand. It’s 12 kilometres away from Koh Samui and 70 kilometres away from the mainland.

While the island doesn’t have its own airport, it relies on the efficient ferry network that takes travellers around the islands. Most of the island is made up of granite, but its interior is comprised of dense green jungles while the coastlines are characterised by stretches of white sand beaches. There are more than 20 famous dive sites nearby.

Haad Rin and Thong Sala are the primary disembarkation points. Both of these places are equipped with complete tourist amenities, including banks, ATM’s, convenience shops, boutiques, money changers, and much more. The main police station is found outside of Thong Sala.

When researching where is Koh Phangan, you’ll also want to know about transportation. The main way of getting around here is the songthaew, which is the local version of a taxi. It is essentially a converted pickup truck that transports people through hilly roads. Private taxis, motorcycles, and jeeps can also be rented out. Some parts of the island are very hilly and don’t have very good road conditions, so travelling by yourself on a motorbike isn’t always recommended.

The two most popular and convenient ways to get here is to fly, either through the Koh Samui Airport or the Chumphon Airport. From here, you’ll then have to take land transfers to the pier to hop on a ferry that will take you to Koh Phangan.

About the author

Michael Jones

Michael created and runs the Koh Samui Travel Hub website, as well as the Holiday Point travel brand that incorporates a network of 16 location based travel information and attraction websites around Australia, Asia, and around the world.

With 25+ years of online experience and a passion for travel (having visited Koh Samui many times), Michael not only researches and writes content for the website, he also tinkers behind the scenes with the website functionality & design.

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