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Other Beaches
Eagle Pub
(Hat Yao) At the southern end of Hat Yao, this drink-dealing shack, built right into the rock
face, is tattooed with the neon graffiti of virtually every person who's passed out on the
lime green patio furniture after too many caipirinhas .
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Jam
( www.thejamphangan.com ; Hin Wong) It's DIY live music at this friendly nightspot on the west
coast. Saturday nights are open mic, and the rest of the week you'll usually catch a few
locals jamming on their guitars.
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Pirates Bar
(Hat Chaophao) This wacky drinkery is a replica of a pirate ship built into the cliffs. When
you're sitting on the deck and the tide is high (and you've had a couple of drinks), you
can almost believe you're out at sea. These guys host the well-attended Moon Set parties,
three days before Hat Rin gets pumpin' for the full moon fun.
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Flip Flop Pharmacy
(Thong Nai Pan) This open-air bar on the sands of Thong Nai Pan is the area's preferred
hang-out spot.
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Amsterdam
(Ao Plaay Laem) Near Hat Chaophao on the west coast, Amsterdam attracts tourists and loc-
als from all over the island, who are looking for a chill spot to watch the sunset.
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DANGERS & ANNOYANCES
Some of your fondest vacation memories may be forged on Ko Pha-Ngan; just be mind-
ful of the following situations that can seriously tarnish your experience.
Drugs You're relaxing on the beach when suddenly a local walks up and offers you some
local herb at a ridiculously low price. 'No thanks,' you say, knowing that the penalties for
drug use in Thailand are fierce. But the vendor drops his price even more and practically
offers you the weed for free. Too good to be true? Obviously. As soon as you take a toke,
 
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