Lying about 12 miles North of Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand is the island of Koh Phangan. Being generally much more quieter and laid back than Samui, just with the exception of the full moon beach party where every month between 5 - 10,000 visitors come on the island for the over crowded full moon party on the east side beach of Haad Rin Located in the center of the Samui Archipelago, Koh Phangan is perfectly located near top destinations such as Ang Thong National Marine Park and Koh Nangyuan. The easy to reach Ang Thong archipelago consists of more than 40 small islands, with many natural caves and surrounded with tranquil salt water. Koh Phangan Island has a number of top end places , for example Garden Lodge or Raiwin Beach Resort. Both of them have a superb service and a general high standard. If you do not like laying at the beach, try out something else. the island offers a few day-time activties like Wakeboarding, ATV Rentals, Elefant Safaris, Djungle Trecking, Snorkeling, Muay Thai, Yoga Classes,a Chinese Temple and Lessons for Thai-style Cooking. Phangan is a very relaxed oasis in south of of Thailand with some of the most amazing beaches found in South Thailand. Accommodation in a budget resort or beachside hotel to really reasonable prices. You will find many great beaches on Phangan. Had Rin Nok, Had Yao, Haad Tien and Chaloklum are a few of the really best visted ones. Situated in the Gulf of Thailand Koh Pha-ngan is sister island to the world wide known tourist destination of Koh Samui which get visited by over one million holiday seekers every year.