Road Rules

Motorbike Injuries

Drinking & driving, lack of experience and crappy roads are the potion for many injuries on Koh Phangan. Just check out the boys and girls in bandages and you will see what we mean! BE CAREFUL - Motorbikes are the number one cause of injury to visiting tourists! The roads to and from Haad Rin and Thong Nai Pan are very dangerous. If the roads are going to be attempted then we suggest wearing a helmet, Homer!

Going overboard on “the Buckets”

Drinking is a blast and these “Buckets” can be insane fun with your mates. Thai Whisky is strong and unforgiving! Drink too much and you will be dancing and acting like a SPAZ making you an easy target for criminal elements prowling the party. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!

Drugs are No Fun at the Full Moon Party

Come on Guys, the Full Moon Party is now world famous for illegal substance abuse and this might be seem a great reason to get in on the act and participate. WRONG! Thai law hands out harsh penalties for those caught participating in this cycle. The incumbent government also believes that foreigners are (1) providing a market and (2) creating a bad example for Thai youth across the country! There are dozens of plainclothes cops at the party and they get a bonus for catching drug users.

Fighting and Disrespecting Locals

This is a sure way to get yourself beaten up or have a bottle smashed over your head no matter how tasty you are. Be cool, smile and walk away from any potential conflict. You will enjoy your holiday so much more!

Motorbike prices

Prices can vary but generally prices are 150 Baht for motorbike, 200 Baht for the bigger/enduros 125cc, and about 400 Baht+ for 250cc. Just a reminder, damaged motorbikes will eat into your travel budget.

Jeep rentals

Jeeps are normally 700-1000 Baht. Each place normally asks for your passport or quite a substantial deposit. As with anything you rent make sure you check out the vehicle so that is in proper condition.

Taxi prices

Prices vary depending on how many people and what time of day or night it is. A short trip starts at 30 Baht. For a longer trip you can end up paying as much as you did for your flight ticket to get here. In Thong Sala you'll find the taxi stand at the round about, just off the pier. In Haad Rin it's located between Phangan Bayshore and the lake.

Taking Care of Your Valuables

Don't take your valuables (i.e. money, cameras, passports) to the beach on a party night and be very careful during the day. On party nights you are sure to get drunk or if not, carried away within the euphoria. It only takes a split second lapse in concentration and an opportunist will be away and hidden in the crowd with your belongings and your night, possibly your vacation will be ruined!

Help Us Keep our Beaches Clean

All of us on Koh Phangan are very concerned about keeping our environment and beaches clean. Be part of the solution and not part of the cause! Put your trash in a bin and look out for free fag containers for your cigarette butts. Volunteers to assist the Green Cross are welcome. Khawp Khun Khrap!

Wear Shoes

On full moon party night it would be a wise decision to wear shoes to protect yourself from (1) burning cigarette butts and (2) broken glass. At a previous party I had the unfortunate opportunity to come across a really hot babe, feet pierced like a voodoo doll because she stepped onto some broken glass. At other parties I have come across many ragers whose night has been spoilt due to burning cigarette butts.

Your Backpack

The only thing we can say is to keep all cash, tickets, passports and jewelry with you at all times. When your bags are out of your sight someone could be searching through it. Just because you are on a moving bus or a train it does not mean that your valuables are safe without you.