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Ko Pha Ngan (or Koh Phangan, Thai: เกาะพะงัน, RTGS: Ko Pha-ngan
Thai pronunciation: [kɔ̀ʔ pʰa.ŋan]) is an island in the Gulf of Thailand in South East Thailand, and located in Surat Thani Province. It is famous for its full moon party at Haad Rin Beach and as a backpackers destination. Ko Pha Ngan has two sister islands: the larger Ko Samui to the south and the smaller Ko Tao to the north.
Area: about 168 km²
Estimated perimeter: 50 km EST. (10hrs average walking time)
Province: Surat Thani
From mainland: about 55 km
From Ko Samui: about 15 km
From Ko Tao: about 35 km
(from wikipedia)
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