Nowadays machines have taken over the elephant's job of logging and consequently, elephants and their handlers, or mahouts are out of work. Trekking is quite popular during the high season so in order to plan the tours more efficiently and minimize waiting times, we are happy to arrange advance bookings. 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. 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? The mahout, who is often the elephant's owner, is with the elephant for decades and is solely responsible for its care. Many mahouts are trying to create new job opportunities for themselves and their elephants by offering elephant rides to eager tourists.

And if you come for the famous Full Moon Party, you are just 10 minutes easy walk away from the party beach called HadRin Beach. If you manage to catch your own fish we are happy to help you BBQ or give you the possibility to make your own food. We serve continental breakfast menu and various Thai-dishes, hot and cold drinks. 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. Simple standard wood, all come with double-bed, mosquito net, fan, toilet and shower (cold), balcony with hammock. Well maintained and cleaned. Beachfront and hillside with spectacular view from the balcony.

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. Welcome to BackpackersThailand.com the leading backpacker information and booking website in Southern Thailand. Our Phuket PADI centre, South Siam Divers provide a stunning wreck dive - a passenger ferry that sank in 1997 called the 'King Cruiser'. They also have 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 nights livaboards at the Similan & Surin Islands – one of the top 10 dive locations in the world! 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. Our Koh Phangan dive resort, Lotus Diving, is located in the beautiful tropical north of Koh Phangan island close to a traditional fishing village and on the edge of the rainforest, with amazing corals for great snorkelling nearby.

Many people wish to own land to build a vacation home in Thailand. Koh Phangan Island is one of Thailand's top travel destinations, another reason is it's such a fine place to live! Purchasing or leasing real estate, land or property, in Thailand is attractive for a variety of reasons. If you have ever thought about investing in heaven, Koh Phangan is as close as you can get on earth. Adjacent to the seaside, people can enjoy their own beach without leaving their property.

Located on top of the hill at Thansadet Beach on the east coast of Koh Phangan Paradise Island. Due to the seclusion of Than Sadet Beach we run our electricity from a generator. Seaview Thansadet offers bungalows & accommodation with a fantastic view overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. Accommodation is clean and simple with private bathroom and shower. All rooms at Seaview Thansadet Resort are all furnished and very spacious.

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Fall asleep to the sound of the ocean after a delicious dinner at Plaa's family restaurant. All of the bungalows have western bathrooms and spacious balconies that look into one of the most beautiful tropical gardens on Koh Phangan Island. All of the rooms offer a stunning view over the Gulf of Thailand and Thansadet Beach and are set amongst wonderful tropical gardens. Stay in nice thai style bungalows with shower and fan all at rockbottom prices. It's one of Ko Pangans most wonderfull places with a unique atmosphere!

All occasions are catered here at Menu Kho Phangan whether it's a quick bite to eat, an intimate evening dining experience, a business meeting, a family get together or a traditional roast on a Sunday. Our 30 seat restaurant at Menu Kho Phan-ngan offers a well balanced and considered A la carte menu, at lunch and dinner times, 6 days a week. The lounge area at Menu Phangan with its fresh, modern look and laid back atmosphere features comfortable seating and lighting. The restaurants emphasis will be to use only the freshest, finest and where possible local ingredients to create well balanced and considered menus. Our menus at Me'n'u Phangan are creative and we use only the finest, freshest and where possible local ingredients.

Due to the great geographical diversity that Ko Pangan island has to offer, each beach has its own individual characteristics and attributes, leading to a different vibe on every beach with each one having its own identity. Koh Phangan Island News Website offers Scuba Diving, PADI Courses & Snorkeling information! Some people on Koh Pha-Ngan don't ever venture into Had Rin Beach, maybe they don't like the party zone there. You can party yourself to pieces in Had Rin Beach, watch coral grow from your hammock or you can stay at Than Sadet National Park and check out the giant monitor lizards. Island News provides un-censored, un-corrupted and uptodate news from this lovely island called Koh Phangan.

A relaxed and beautiful Guest House situated right between Koh Samui and Koh Tao in the eastern Gulf of Thailand. Rooms upstairs have balcony and view. Rooms downstairs have a small garden. Same-Same Guesthouse and Lodge at Kho Pha-Ngan Paradise Island offers different kinds of activities for you. In our cozy restaurant at Hadrin Beach we've got both a pool table and a soccer table. All our rooms are double rooms, and we provide double beds and twin beds, all with spring mattresses. The friendly and helpful staff are pleased to serve you in a cozy atmosphere and make your visit to Koh Pha-Ngan and Same-Same Lodge and Guest House a memorable one.

PAC is a non-profit organisation, developed to provide essential care for the many ill and suffering stray animals of Koh PhaNgan. PAC also hopes to eradicate (or at least minimise) the rabies virus from Ko Pangan island. An ideal destination for a stressed veterinarian looking for a break! We aim to greatly improve the quality of life of PhaNgan's animals by providing emergency relief and nursing care. 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.

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. Here you are able to be yourself and feel totally at home in the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of this Koh Phangan Resort. Parts of Thansadet beach and Than Sadet Waterfall due to these royal connections are Koh Phangan National Park land. 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. Each bungalow is special and unique with its original, artistic and spacious design.

Established 17 years ago, Lighthouse Bungalows still offers peace and tranquility away from the bustle of Haadrin Beach. Only a 10 minute walk to Hadrin Village and Beach - Koh Phangan's host of the famous monthly Full Moon Party! All Bungalows are built within an amazing boulder setting which overlooks turquoise waters and the island's magical sunsets. A cluster of uniquely designed bungalows with a beautifully appointed restaurant. A wooden bridge now connects Lighthouse Bungalows to Haad Rin Beach whilst still retaining the away from it all feel.

Discover Koh Phangan's natural magnificence by elephant, mountain trekking & Safari 4WD Jeep! Choose our safe and comfortable Nature Eco Tours for a truely amazing experience you will never forget! One of the best spots is around the little island of Koh Ma, off Mae Haad beach at the Northwestern tip of Koh Phangan. 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. Come with us to experience the exciting natural wonders of rain-forest jungle, ocean, wildlife, rural Thai folklore, Thai culture, and customs that you won't see on other tours.

Here the occasional mangrove populates the coastline and the beaches take on a dreamy deserted feel, perfect for secluded sunbathing and sunset strolls. Authentic and singular Thai and International food, lovingly prepared by our Chef. Our restaurant offers a panoramic view on the ocean, the pool and our tropical garden. Phangan Long Stay is located on Ao Chao Phao, along the popular western shoreline of Koh Pha Ngan. When the island resort opened its doors in 1999, it became an instant success due to the high standards of both the accommodation and the service. Snorkelling the superb underwater landscapes provided by the coral barrier right in front of our resort have to be seen. Snorkeling equipment can be rented from our resort for 100 Baht par day. The more newer Superior and Deluxe rooms are spaciously designed and decorated to a high standard - all come with large furnished balconies and tiled fitted Western bathrooms.

Utopia Resort is situated on top of the hill at Haad Thong Lang Bay with a fantastic sea view on the Gulf of Thailand. The resort has a wide selection of accommodation available; the cheapest are Classic Thai Style Bungalows with a ceiling fan. Utopia Resort offers concrete Modern Rooms all with air-con, hot shower, refrigerator, bathtub, cable TV and your personal DVD player. The accommodation at Phangan Utopia Resort is finished to high standards with a total of 15 constructed rooms and bungalows. 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.

The local divesites along the westcoast of the island are in distances of maximum 30 minutes by Longtailboat from our dive-center. The boatrides to Sailrock, Angthong Marine Park, Koh Tao are shortest from Koh Phangan. Run by european management we are commited to western quality and high standards. As a PADI rewarded Dive-Center we offer all PADI Courses from Bubblemaker (kids) to Assistant Instructor. The most suitable Sites for Snorkeling are along the Westcoast of Koh Phangan with our Longtailboat.