Ko Phan Ngan (or Koh Phangan, Thai: เกาะพะงัน) is an island in the Gulf of Thailand in South East Thailand. It is famous for its Full moon party and as a backpackers destination. Ko Pha Ngan has two sister islands: Ko Samui in the South and Ko Tao in the North.
- Area: About 168 kmē
- Province: Surat Thani
- From Ko Samui; About 15 km
- From mainland: About 60 km
- Population: 11,846 (2004)
- Main town: Thongsala
Administration
Ko Pha Ngan together with Ko Tao forms the district (amphoe) Ko Pha Ngan. The district is subdivided into three communes (tambon):
| Nr.
| Name
| Thai name
|
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| 1. | Ko Pha-ngan | เกาะพะงัน
|
| 2. | Ban Tai | บ้านใต้
|
| 3. | Ko Tao | เกาะเต่า
|
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