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Just 15km north of Koh Samui lies Koh Phangan, famous for monthly Full Moon Party that draws up to 30, visitors from all over the globe. But there is so much more to gay Koh Phangan. From picturesque beaches with stunning views of the Gulf of Thailand and the surrounding islands, to tropical jungle forests that are home to an array of exotic animal and plant life, Koh Phangan is far more than a party destination.

In recent years, along with the monthly party crowd, Koh Phangan has also been drawing a fast-growing number of gay travelers who are more ecologically minded.

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Declared a part of an organic island movement, Koh Phangan is steadily becoming a green ecological paradise with respect being the driving motto that feeds the balance on the island. Across any night of the year, Koh Phangan can be hosting a number of parties which cater to all tastes, from deep house and trance festivals such as the Half Moon Jungle parties to small off the radar hippie style gatherings, known only to the locals.

Where you stay on Koh Phangan very much depends on what you plan on doing. If you are there for the nightlife you are going to want to bar near to Haad Rin, the party town. Overall, Koh Phangan has accommodation to suit every budget and taste, from backpacking hotels where the party never tao to laid-back guesthouses and peaceful luxury resorts.

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Koh Phangan is smaller than Samui, but is still large enough that its areas are relatively self-contained. Many tourists just come for the Full Moon Party and leave right away, but those who extend their stay are rewarded with a beautiful, laid-back island life that is almost as fun as the beach parties.

Haad Rin — Haad Rin actually has three beaches, the largest of which is the location for the monthly Full Moon Party, as well as several other smaller parties throughout the month. There are some good accommodation options across all budgets in the area, but hotel rooms go very fast and for very inflated prices around the full moon.

It has a quirky and bustling vibe, with a good range of bars, restaurants, and shops, and a few gay nightlife options. Hat Yao and Tao Son — Hat Yao is a relatively busy beach on the north coast, with just enough development to make it convenient while still feeling quiet and laid-back. It is great for swimming, snorkeling, and lounging in the shade of a few swaying palm trees.

Hat Son, a little further south is smaller and even quieter, although families with children are common. There is a road, but it is terrible and a songthaew there is far pricier than the boat. It is a beautiful, isolated beach with almost no development and some wonderful bargain gay options. It is just busy enough to have some nightlife while remaining isolated enough that you are not constantly surrounded by the party crowd.

Ban Tai — The longest stretch of beach koh the island, although much of it belongs to resorts, bungalows and hotels. Plenty of accommodation options to suit all budgets, bar handyand a good selection of bars. Many travelers choose to stay here as it is only a five-minute drive from the ferry port and a twenty-minute drive to Haad Rin and the Full Moon Party.