2 hours ago, Hummin said:

They are two very different experiences and not really comparable.

Koh Phangan is an island with several beaches and good water quality in many areas. Which side is best depends on the time of year, wind, tide and season, but there is almost always somewhere suitable for swimming.

Bang Saphan Noi is a quiet mainland place, but as a beach destination, there is hardly a proper beach to swim at. You can swim, of course, but I would not think of comparing it with Koh Phangan.

Also, in my mind, Koh Phangan has almost everything you need: hospitals, supermarkets, very good restaurants, gyms and plenty of oter options. The downside there is some very brutal rainstorms, but honestly that goes for Prachuap and Chumphon as well, and if you are flexible, you can move with the season on Koh Phangan.

It depends what you are looking for.

33 minutes ago, Rockyroad said:

It depends what you are looking for.

Fair enough

Thousands of 20 somethings that are predominantly men? Ridiculously loud music that could likely give you severe tinnitus for the rest of your life. Are you kidding me?

I can think of 150 things that I'd rather be doing.

KPG is an exceptionally beautiful island that I used to really enjoy visiting. It's been largely taken over by young Israelis, young hipsters, and digital nomads. It's also very overpriced these days. It is definitely not the island that it used to be.

I suggest you ask in the kiddies forum section.

Glad to help.

On 5/20/2026 at 7:48 AM, marin said:

I was there the 5th-8th this month. For the dedication and Thamboon of Ariyawongsawan Meditation center.

Far out man.

2 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

KPG is an exceptionally beautiful island that I used to really enjoy visiting. It's been largely taken over by young Israelis, young hipsters, and digital nomads. It's also very overpriced these days. It is definitely not the island that it used to be.

Yeah it is hard to find value bungalows there

On 5/19/2026 at 2:47 PM, Rockyroad said:

Are they still a big deal on kpn?

FMP: As huge as always...

2 hours ago, Rockyroad said:

Yeah it is hard to find value bungalows there

“ I have been priced out. Again. That’s why I keep talking up Ranong as my secret paradise”.

19 minutes ago, Prubangboy said:

“ I have been priced out. Again. That’s why I keep talking up Ranong as my secret paradise”.

..with a real undercurrent frontier feel..................

Undercurrent? No way will I be getting in that water. I almost drowned twice.

On 5/20/2026 at 1:32 AM, MarkT63 said:

You stay up past 9pm? 😱

Only when my mom let's me. Which isn't very often. 😥

Merkaba sunset beach club have a day party on sundays - and is much better imho . but i would say that cos i am the owner ..and i usually dj too - so i know the music is top notch underground vibes..No 1 party on the island right now ...or your money back !

21 hours ago, Rockyroad said:

Yeah it is hard to find value bungalows there

This classic from broke Johnny no mates deserves a second look.