I had said before, I do not prefer to live in paradise, because paradise becomes the daily normal, and what then? Better to have places you enjoy visiting, not making them your normal place day by day. Koh Phangan is not in my opinion any paradise anymore, been spoiled by now, but still worth visiting for the reasons listed below.
But if I did not have too many resources and had the ability to travel as much as I do, I would have Chosen Koh Phangan. There I have everything I like about Thailand for now.
Cleaner air (or cleaner than most other places, The sea, beaches, hiking possibilities, great gyms, restaurants, off road riding with my motorbike, diving, freediving, kayaking, sup paddling, and hospital. Koh Samui and international airport a short ferry ride away.
I also like the atmosphere there, and I found more relaxed people visiting and also living there.
But thanks for the confused emotions whoever that was. Great to know you are appreciated when answering something, and people care to give you feedback.