Blogs from Ko Pha-Ngan, South-West Thailand, Thailand, Asia - page 129

From the forests and mountains of Chiang Mai we headed for the islands and beaches of the south of Thailand. We took the overnight train back to Bangkok, then another train to Cha am. This is supposed to be where Bangkokians go for the beach. However, it was pretty dead. I took no photos here, which I guess says it all. We stayed a few nights here before catching the train to Hua Hin and a connection to Surat Thani. We had to wait several hours in Hua Hin, which wasn't so bad as it must be the prettiest train station ever. In fact Thai train stations are generally very well presented and the trains are an enjoyable experience. We had a lovely German breakfast in Hua Hin with real coffee and cold meats. We stayed ... read more

It was hard leaving Koh Phi Phi, this place was absolutely beautiful.  Met some friends along the way, like Lay the local tour guide who was just awesome to us.  Toke us in like family and just showed us the rope.  This guy is one hardcore dude - ex military and ex kickboxer, he was standing on the corel like it was a bed of cotton.  I don't remember much of the daytime in Koh Phi Phi since I pretty much got wasted every single night there except on the last day.  My most memoriable moment was trying to make it to the cave, trying to swim through choppy water at 6PM still banged up from 3 days of partying.  Not smart as I was struggling to get back on the raft and barely had enough energy ... read more

A short boat ride away was my island retreat of Ko Pha Ngan, I spent a week here doing.....well, not very much. Thoroughly enjoyed the luxury of a beautiful hut right on a private beach, hammocks, veranda, the full works. All for the equivalent of £5 a night! One day was spent on An Thong National Park, sea kayaking, walking to the lake in the mountains, swimming and snorkelling. I even saw a wild monkey up a palm tree. So different to Scotland.... read more

Yes, that is Jesse checking out the island scenery. Snapped. We are in Koh Phangan. It is the stereotypical beach paradise. White sand, blue water, hammocks between coconut trees... horrible place. The full moon party is tomorrow and the place is packed with westerners. There are some beautiful people (read girls) here, my god (nothing like you though Trace...). Not a very cultural experience, but oh well. My trip to Kanchanaburi was very cool. There is new museum about the death railway, which was first class. Saw the bridge on the river Kwai. Stayed on a floating guesthouse and sat around with the others on the trip and got "Chang-ed". Chang beer is about $1.50 for a big bottle at the service station or 7/11 and is 6.4% Alc/vol, brilliant. Floated down the river on a ... read more

Naa sitter jeg paa Koh Pha Ngan (som er nabooeya til Koh Tao). Dette er egentlig en stille liten oey, som har en diger turistattraksjon, og det er Full Moon Party. Hver fullmaane samles opp til 8000 mennesker seg her for aa feste livskitten ut av seg for en natt eller to (eller flere, noen vet bare ikke naar man boer stoppe). Saa, siden jeg var like ved, og fullmaane var paa fredagen saa maatte jeg jo faa med meg hva det var for noe. Hele stranda var full av utendoersdiscoer puber, barer, og i det hele tatt. Hauger av mennesker paavirket av alkohol og andre mindre lovlige substanser danset rundt, satt og saa paa andre, klinet, badet, hoppet, og i det hele tatt. Det er noe av den villeste partyscenen jeg noengang har sett, og ... read more