Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
● Plan a reliable ride back to your room so you aren't tempted to drive drunk
● Leave your valuables in the safe and bring only cash with you
● Don't accept food or drinks from strangers
● Don't do drugs; there are many plain clothes officers who are only too happy to
bust you moments after you pay for your substances
● If you are going to do drugs then be careful about where you buy them
● Don't get into a fight with anyone
● Skip the flaming jump rope, if you wouldn't do it sober then you shouldn't do it
drunk
Due to the monthly influx of crazed party-goers the locals on Pha Ngan have developed
tough and unfriendly attitudes towards foreigners but before you get indignant consider
how you would feel if your home was constantly overrun with tourists who were looking to
haveagoodtime.Befriendlyandtheywillreturnthefavor.TheFullMoonPartiesdatesfor
the next two years are as follows: (2015) January 4, February 3, March 5, April 3, May 2,
June 2, June 30, August 1, August 29, September 27, October 27, November 25, December
25, (2016) January 23, February 23, March 22, April 21, May 21, June 19, July 21, August
18, September 16, October 16, November 14, December 14. Keep in mind that the date can
change if it coincides with a Buddhist holiday.
Once you have had your fill of the party check out some of the calmer sides of Ko Pha
Ngan before you head on to another island.
