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October to December, Lom Wao, or kite wind, blows to
the island bringing in more rain. The heaviest rain is seen
in November, and the beaches most affected by the
wind are Rin Nok, Than Sadet, Thong Nai Pan Yai, Thong
Nai Pan Noi, and Khuat. Seasons are therefore the
key factors of tour activities on the island. However,
Ko Pha-ngan is considered convenient for tourism for most
of the year, unlike those islands on the Andaman coast
which are dominated by rain for up to 6 months a year Taking a sightseeing trip to
because of the monsoon. Pha-ngan can be made in several ways.
Traveling to Ko Pha-ngan is not difficult, especially You may drive your own car and take
from Don Sak Pier where Raja Ferry provides boat services it on a ferry to Ko Pha-ngan. In this way,
five times daily both to and fro. From Don Sak Pier, the you can plan your own journey using
first boat leaves at 8.00 am. and the last one at 6.00 pm. maps provided free of charge on the
Seasons and Traveling to Ko Pha-ngan Return trip starts at 5.00 am and the last boat leaves island and enjoy driving around. If you
at 5.00 pm. Each trip takes two and a half hours. don’t have a car, you may rent a car or
Tourists taking a tour bus to Pha-ngan can easily catch an a motorcycle available at many shops
Seasons in Ko Pha-ngan are influenced by monsoons. The best early boat at Don Sak Pier while those taking their own in Thong Sala which is the largest and
period to visit the island is during January to May because of the cars can also do the same. For visitors flying to Surat Thani, most modern community where the
bright and warm weather. During June to September, the Phattaya wind there are air-conditioned shuttle buses taking them from island’s pier for ferry service is located.
usually brings some rain, making traveling a bit more difficult. During the provincial airport to Don Sak Pier at the same frequency However, you must be very careful,
the day, the tide is out, allowing ‘Lang Ngan’ or coral reefs surrounding as the planes stop. For those who have visited Ko Samui avoiding accidents which often happen
offshore to emerge. The tide is in again in the evening and at night. and Ko Tao and wish to continue their trip to Ko Pha-ngan, on the island. You may also buy tour
Beaches affected by such phenomenon are Rin Nai, Ban Tai, they can take high speed catamaran provided by service from local agents in Thong Sala.
Ban Khai, Thong Sala and Hin Kong. However, the Phattaya wind Lomprayah Company every day to connect their trips. Ask for more information at various
is favorable to fishing as fish and crabs during this period are more Detailed information about the service and maps are shops or study related brochures
abundant than in other seasons. During the monsoon time from distributed free at all stations. available in plenty on the island.
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