Full Moon Party. Full Fun Party! Ko Pha Ngan , Thailand

Full Moon Party:


The Full Moon Party is an all-night beach party that takes place in Haad Rin on the island of Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand on the night of every full moon.
The party was originally a small affair with a small number of backpacking travellers dancing through the night of the full moon, mainly to psychedelic trance music. Originally, the music was some tapes coming from Goa'Party (India), and the first Full Moon Party was improvised at a wooden disco not far from the beach in June 1987.



And now, there are 7,000-10,000 people at the party each month. The party begins at dusk, When the round yellow moon make its appeareance over the white sand beach. In twilight, small tables are lined up on the beach and thousands of lamps are lit….



As the evening progresses the beach explodes into a dancing frenzy as different m.c.‘s’ take their furn on the decks. There is somethings for everyone here, trance, techno, drum and bass, commercial dance and ragge, no-one is disappointed. Jugglers and fire-eaters entertain the crowds as the night goes on and with the brilliant impromptu fireworks display, the party atmosphere is complete. After a few hours is coul be time to chill-out for a while, maybe grab a drink or a bite to eat from one of the many beach traders and wade out or sit down in the warm surf of the Gulf of Thailand, pure, pure heaven.



Revived and relaxed it’s time to return to the main beach and get blown into another dancing dimension,While all around people are doing the same, there are no barriers here, no inhibitions, just people enjoying themselves with one unified intention, to rejoice in the magic that is the paradise of FULL MOON PARTY!




Ko Pha Ngan is an island off the eastern Gulf coast of Thailand, halfway between the islands of Ko Samui and Ko Tao. It is known as a land of coconut trees and, above all, the world famous full moon parties and Haad Rin is on the island of Ko Pha Ngan off the coast of Thailand. Most famous for their Full Moon Party.



The Full Moon Party gained fame quickly through word of mouth, and the event now draws a crowd in excess of 10,000 every full moon evening. The party carries on until the sun rises the next day. All the bars on the sunset beach of Haad Rin town stay open and play music such as R&B, drum and bass, house and reggae.


The event has become a part of the itinerary of many travellers to Asia. Entry to the event is completely free. In recent years, local entrepreneurs have attempted to expand upon the event with spinoffs like the Half Moon Party and Black Moon Party.

Half Moon Party:


Half Moon Party is Presented by “Harmony Team” which provides the latest sound system, highest quality equipment and professional DJs, VJs, live artists and performers (Thai& International).


The are is Covered by artist’s UV decoration, there are visuals projected on two big screen, there is also a fire show across from the main dance floor.


Half moon is Famous for its good music. It provides an original blend of tribal house and trance beats for an unbeatable party night. All music is mixed live and the party showcases the latest remixes and unreleased tracks from our private studio and worldwide connections.


The Half Moon Party is an outdoor dance music (rave) event on the island of Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand held at the intervals between full moon and new moon, i.e. approximately twice a month.


The Half Moon Party complements the bigger Full Moon Party events in the itinerary of hedonistic and just plain curious visitors to the island. Unlike the FMP, a charge is made for admission, although this is genuinely to enhance the security of the event as much as make profit. It is also smaller than the FMP, attracting up to 3000 partiers and employing only one main arena.


The promoters mainly employ local DJs using CD decks rather than vinyl. Various guest DJs play unannounced sets but the event is not the place to see big name stars. The focus is on the music and atmosphere, which suits most of the clientele. While the Full Moon Party attracts a wide range of attendees - from the very young to the very old and the very hip to the very square - the Half Moon attracts a more specific set of serious partiers.

The event has been held at several venues including on the beach at Ban Tai on the southern coast, and in the surrounding jungle. It is currently held in a venue designed specifically for the event in Ban Tai on the road to Thong Nai Pan. After-parties can usually be found at Ban Sabaii as well as in Thong Sala.


Half Moon Festival takes place twice, One week before and one week after Full Moon.




Black Moon Party:


The original 'Black Moon Culture' party is another of the island's outdoor events on a Beach in Ban Tai with flourescent decorations with resident DJs playing progressive beats and underground trance.

Full moon Party Schedules:


January 10-12

Februaty 09-11
March 10-12
April 09-11
May 08-10

June 07-09

July 06-08
August 05-07
September 04-06
October 03-05
November 12-13
December - Cristmas Party 24-25
- New year party 30-31


***Please note that schedules are subjected to change without any prior notice by the party organizer. ***

Tips of Full Moon Party:

- Take your passport copy with you, and keep original passport in the resort’s secure safe.


- Do not bring your valuables to the party.Thousnads people are there, you’ll never catch the thief.


- At the party, you may forget or lose your bags, so it’s better if you leave them at the resort.


- Bring enough money for the drinks and keep it attached to yourself.


-Take the resorts details for contacting the resort in case of emergency.


- Wear shoes to protect your feet from broken bottles bud do not wear the expensive one.


- Take good care of your camera, you’re not gonna lose only the item but also memories of the good time.


- Keep away from drug, no matter what anyone says. Someone might try to sell them to you but remember drugs are illegal in Thailand and very strong penalties.


- Do not eat or drink anything that is offered by strangers.


- If you don’t plan to stay up all night at the party, you are advised to stay in bungalow facilities outside Hadd Rin (unless you think you can sleep with that very lud party noise).


- Beside, there are more than hundred bungalow places to choose and you can go back to your bungalow anytime you like by all night taxi service.

- Important! .Keep the beachs clean…

How to get Ko Pha Ngan:



By air;


The closest airport is Ko Samui (USM) which has frequent flights from Bangkok and Phuket, daily flights from U-Tapao and Singapore, and several direct flights each week from Chiang Mai and Kuala Lumpur. Transportation to the ferry dock is easy to find at the airport.

Ferries depart several times a day with the last one around dusk.
The next nearest airport is Surat Thani (URT) on the mainland.


- Thai Airways International has 2 daily flights connecting Bangkok with Surat Thani. The flight time is approximately 70 minutes. For more information, contact their -
Bangkok office at tel. 1566, 0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000 or get your on-line e-ticket at www.thaiairways.com
One-two-Go also operates flights to Surat Thani. For more information please visit www.fly12go.com or contact call center 1126.
Air Asia offer flights Bangkok-Surat Thani. For more information please visit www.airasia.com or call 0 2515 9999


By boat;


There are approximately 10 daily transfers to Ko Pha-ngan. Boats depart between 7.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. The trip takes approximately 30 minutes to an hour, depending on weather conditions. Boats leave from Thong Sala Pier and Hat Rin on Ko Pha-ngan to Ko Samui Pier including Na Thon Pier, Mae Nam and the Big Buddha. The fare is approximately 115 baht to 250 baht / trip / person.


From Surat Thani;

Surat Thani Pier operates a minimum of 6 daily departures to Ko Pha-ngan. Boats leave from 7.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. and arrive at Tha Sala Pier on Ko Pha-ngan. The fare ranges from 200 baht to 370 baht / trip / person


From Ko Tao;
Approximately 6 daily departures from Thong Sala Pier to Ko Tao are provided. They leave from 8.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. The fare ranges from 180 baht to 350 baht.

- Seatran (077 275060, 136 Na Meuang Road) operates a bus/boat combination to Ko Samui. The fee is 150 baht.
- Phantip Travel (077 272230, 293/6-8 Talat Mai Road) offers tickets to Ko Tao (500 baht), Ko Pha-Nhan (250 baht), and Ko Samui (140 baht). The operator is Raja Ferry (07 314523, 077 371151 or 077 371206) who offers bus/boat combinations to the islands


By bus and boat ;


The best way in by bus is by Governmnent Bus to the Na Dan ferry piers: these are the most direct, quickest, reliable, safest, and hassle-free services. Tickets for these services can be bought at Government Bus Terminals.


Buses also arrive in Surat Thani, capital of Surat Thani Province, from where passengers are inexorably swept up in the machine that will, several buses and at least one ferry later, spit you out on the rusty pier of Thong Sala.
Buses originating from Khao San Road (or others with travel agent sold tickets) are notorious for thefts from passenger luggage and should be avoided at all costs.

Under no circumstances should passengers on Khao San Road buses leave valuables in bags that will go in the luggage stowage areas, even if the bags can be locked; consider it inevitable that every bag will be opened while the bus is in motion.


-Air-conditioned buses depart from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal to Surat Thani Province everyday. Call the southern Bus Terminal tel: 0 2434 5557-8 or visit www.transport.co.th



By train, boat and bus ;


Overnight train from Bangkok is an interesting option. Trains arrive in Surat Thani or Chumphon, and from there you can transfer by bus and then boat. Combined train-bus-boat tickets can be bought direct from the official Advance Booking Counter at Hualamphong station in Bangkok, although sometimes train get late, and your boat is already gone and you have to pay extra for the next boat. Thus joint ticket is not the best choice.


In theory, train tickets may be reserved up to 60 days in advance and paid for by email. In reality, the Thai authorities are lax in returning emails and/or will give the runaround, or flat-out refuse to reserve seats for non-Thais during peak travel periods (December - January and Songkran holiday in April). If your heart is set on going by train, start early, be persistent, and have a backup plan to go by bus or plane.


- Trains leave Bangkok's Hua Lamphong Railway Station 10 times daily from 12 p.m. until 10.50 p.m. The trip takes approximately 12-13 hours. Ask for the train from Bangkok to Phun Phin, the closest station to Surat Thani. For further details, please call 1690, 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020 or visit www.railway.co.th


***Surat Thani Railway Station is 12 kilometers from town. A bus service between the station and the town is available.***

Accommodation:


There is more to Ko Pha Ngan than the full moon party and Haad Rin, so don't be afraid to venture out to other beaches. You can still get to the party from just about everywhere.


The decent rooms tend to run out a few days before the full moon party, and throughout the peak season (December-February). If you have a short vacation or like to have a soft landing, you might want to book a room in advance.


If you decide to test your luck, try to arrive as early in the day as possible to have the most time and options for accommodations.


For a cheap bungalow, literally moments from white beaches (but no surf whatsoever), turn left from Thong Sala and you will pass strings of quiet bays, each with one or more 'resorts', featuring a bar, a restaurant, rooms and bungalows, and a few dozen laid back tourists and travelers for company. Try Haad Yao, Haad Son, or any of the others along the same strip.


For the North of the island, Chaloklum, Ko Ma & Bottle Beach are popular.

Thong Nai Pan (Noi and Yai) is to the Northeast and is more remote, but is well worth the bumpy drive through the forest. It is a pair of particularly beautiful and relaxing beaches with plenty of accommodation, restaurants, and nightlife.


- Jumunjy Guest House (Tong Sala) clean cheep rooms from 250b 2 mins walk to the pier.

- Mandalai Hotelwww.manda



Dinner & Drink :


For an authentic experience (and cheaper than the well-decorated cafe/restaurants by Haad Rin beach), look at the more modest cafes where you might see some Thais eating.


The best area for authentic cheap eats is definitely Thong Sala, the main town on the island.


- Me'n'u restaurant at Hin Kong has become firmly established as the island's premier eatery, sourcing only the finest ingredients to create their Modern European cuisine, and has one of the finest locations and ambiance of any restaurant on Phangan island.


- Fellini, Srithanu. A new, stylish Italian restaurant. Stone-cooked pizzas, a wide choice of pastas, steaks, seafood, salads. Good choices of wine.
Ando Loco - Thongsala's Mexican restaurant of the year for two years running, authentic cuisine only using imported spices, best tequilla and Margarita's on the Island


- Sheesha (Chaloklam). A classy take on the Thai bar, definitely worth a look.
The Livin' Room. Sip cocktails while you enjoy air-con & movies on a 5m screen, with your own private phone to order drinks & foo

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