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Koh Phangan

Published for the island, the Gulf of Thailand and the full moon
TH Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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The full moon party, and the island that has grown up around it

Koh Phangan sits in the Gulf of Thailand between Koh Samui and Koh Tao. It is known worldwide for the Full Moon Party at Haad Rin, but most of the island is something else: quiet beaches, jungle waterfalls, and one of Asia's largest communities of yoga teachers, healers and remote workers.

Koh Phangan
Koh Phangan — Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page

Koh Phangan is part of Surat Thani province, an island of hills and jungle about the size of a small city, with a population of a few tens of thousands swelled by visitors and long-stayers. It was a quiet island of coconut farmers and fishermen when backpackers began arriving in the 1970s and 80s. King Chulalongkorn, Rama V, visited the Than Sadet waterfall many times in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and the rock carved with his initials is still there.

The Full Moon Party began on Haad Rin's Sunrise Beach in the mid-1980s and grew into one of the world's best-known beach parties, with tens of thousands of people on the sand on the biggest nights. Half Moon, Black Moon and jungle parties fill the rest of the month. Haad Rin, on the island's south-eastern peninsula, has been rebuilt around this trade.

The rest of the island is a different world. On the west coast, Srithanu and Haad Yao have yoga schools, vegan cafés, healing centres and the 'Zen' beach; Thong Sala, the main town and port, has a big night market, supermarkets and the hospital; the north has the fishing village of Chaloklum and the remote beaches of Bottle Beach and Thong Nai Pan, reached by steep roads or boat.

Since the pandemic Koh Phangan has become a hub for remote workers and long-stay foreigners, which has driven up rents and building on the hillsides. The island's infrastructure, from roads to water supply, is strained in high season, and the tension between the party, the retreat and the local community is the island's running story.

Where People Live

The neighbourhoods

Haad Rin

The south-eastern peninsula with Sunrise Beach, home of the Full Moon Party, and quieter Sunset Beach on the other side. Bars, cheap guesthouses and, on party nights, chaos.

Thong Sala

The main town and ferry pier on the west coast: banks, shops, supermarkets, the hospital and police station, and the weekend 'Walking Street' and nightly food market.

Srithanu & Haad Yao

The north-west: yoga schools, healing centres, vegan restaurants and the long-stay community; Haad Yao has a fine beach and family resorts.

Chaloklum & Malibu

The north coast: a fishing village with a working harbour, seafood restaurants and the clear water of Malibu beach nearby.

Thong Nai Pan & Bottle Beach

The remote north-east: two horseshoe bays at Thong Nai Pan with upmarket resorts, and Bottle Beach (Haad Khuad), reached by boat or a jungle path.

Than Sadet & the east

The wild east coast, with the waterfall visited by King Rama V, small coves and the island's national park; paved roads have reached it only recently.

Where to stay

Kupu Kupu Phangan Koh Phangan

69, 13 Naiwok, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · kupuphangan.com

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Baan Manali Resort Koh Phangan

210, 20, Ao Nai Wok, Koh Phangan, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · baanmanali.com

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Longtail Beach Resort Koh Phangan

2/6, Ban Tai, Koh phangan, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · longtailbeachresort.com

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Varivana Resort Koh Phangan, The Centara Collection

79 ตำบล เกาะพงัน Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · centarahotelsresorts.com

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Amaya Boutique Resort Koh Phangan

5, Srithanu, 8, Koh Phangan, Srithanu, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · amaya-resort.com

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The Nidhra Boutique Resort Koh Phangan

217 Ban Tai, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · thenidhraboutiqueresort.top

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L'Alcove Koh Phangan

15 Hinkong beach 1, Tambon Ko Pha-ngan, Koh Phangan Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · alcovephangan.com

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Dreamland Resort Koh Phangan

11 Ban Tai, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · dreamlandresortkohphangan.com

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Limelight Village

2/9 หมู่ที่ 5 บ้านใต้ เกาะพงัน Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · limelightvillage.top

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Le Grand Bleu Hôtel Koh Phangan

38/7 Moo 4, Tambon Koh Phangan, Amphur Koh Phangan Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · legrandbleuphangan.com

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Alcove bungalow

15 Hinkong beach, 1, Tambon Ko Pha-ngan, Koh phangan, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · alcovephangan.com

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ISLAND LIFE BUNGALOWS

100, 3, Ko Pha-ngan, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · hotelssuratthani.com

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Lime N Soda

31, 10, Ko Pha-ngan, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · limesodathailand.com

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Summer Resort Koh Phangan

145 40 Ban Tai, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · summerresortkohphangan.com

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The Seaside Resort Koh Phangan

Koh Phangan, 78/5, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · facebook.com

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Bluerama Koh Phangan

162, Nai Wok, KOH PHANGAN, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · bluerama.com

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Caya Beach by Satori

19, 9, Tambon Ko Pha-ngan, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · satori.life

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The Laid Back Resort Koh Phangan

Ban Tai, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · hoteleran.com

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Tharathip Resort Koh Phangan

73 Ko Pha-ngan, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · tharathipresort.com

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The Ford Sunset Koh Phangan

22/14 Moo 6 Hin Kong Beach, Ko Phagnan, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · peter-recommends.com

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Tropicana Resort

PX4W+PHM, Ko Pha-ngan, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · hoteleran.com

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Puk's Palace and Day Club Koh Phangan

100 1, Ban Tai, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · puktours.com

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Island View Hotel

219, Tambol Koh Phangan, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · hoteleran.com

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Angkana Bungalow adults only Koh Phangan

148, 31, Nai Wok, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand

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Cyana Beach Resort Koh Phangan

32/3 Moo 4 Woktum Koh Phangan Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand

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Zee Koh Phangan

21/5 Hin Kong Rd, Tambon Ko Pha-ngan, Koh phangan, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand

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Beck's Resort Koh Phangan

152/1 Nai Wok Bay, Moo 1 Koh Phangan, Thailand

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V-View Beach Resort Koh Phangan

Ko Pha-ngan, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand

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Starlight Resort Koh Phangan

6 4 Thong Nai Pan Yai Koh Phangan Koh Pha Ngan Surat Thani 84280, Thailand

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B52 Koh Phangan

31/22 Moo 1, Koh Phangan, 84280, Thailand

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Restaurants & places to go

Spicy Salad Bar & Restaurant

Thai, Asian, Fusion, Restaurant · Our unique, boutique bar & restaurant located in Hin Kong, Koh Pha Ngan. Come and try our famous Khao Soi, delicious… · linktr.ee

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Outlaw´s Saloon

Steak, Restaurant · steakhouse

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Dar Mansour - Morocco's Kitchen

Moroccan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 19:00-22:30 Features: vegan options · Hin Kong Road, 84280 · darmansour.com

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The Yoga House Koh Phangan Cafe and Restaurant

Salad, Sandwich, Juice, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sun-Fri 9:00-18:00 Features: vegan options · 78,37 Moo 3 Baan Madurwan, 84280 · yogahousephangan.com

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Umami Ramen & Sushi Japanese

Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 14:00-23:00 · 21 Tambon Ko Pha-ngan, 84280 · maps.app.goo.gl

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KFC

Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · kfc.co.th

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Cafe 2401 and Guesthouse

American, Asian, Coffee Shop, Indian, Pasta, Pizza, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-22:00 Features: vegan options · 32/4, M.4, Baantai, 84280 · cafe2401.com

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La Casa

Breakfast, Tea, Mexican, Tapas, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 13:00-21:00; Sa 17:00-21:00 Features: vegetarian options · 92/3 Moo 1 · remoteanddigital.com

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Lazy Rock

Coffee Shop, Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 85/2, 84280 · facebook.com

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Lexy

Burger, Noodles, Pancake, Savory Pancakes, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-03:00 Features: vegetarian options · lexypancakes.com

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The Fat Cat

International, Breakfast, Ice Cream, Tea, Portuguese, Mediterranean, Coffee Shop, Bagel, Pancake, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-15:00 Features: vegetarian… · tripadvisor.com

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Aree's ayurveda cafe

Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:30-22:00 Features: vegan options · areecafe.com

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Baharat

Arab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-00:00 · 130 Haadrin, 5, Tambon Ban Tai, 84280 · maps.app.goo.gl

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Fisherman's

Asian, Seafood, Thai, Restaurant · Asian/Seafood restaurant · Ban tai pier · fishermansphangan.com

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Benna Group

French, Belgian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00

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Greek Taverna

Greek, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 17:00-22:30

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Salt

Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-23:00 · 26/9 moo1, Koh Phangan, 84280

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Seeds of Dreams

Chocolate, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-20:30 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 7/31 Moo 6, Hin Kong, Koh Phangan, 84280

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Sun Shine Restaurant

Pasta, Pizza, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00

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CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice

Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway

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Dunkin'

Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway

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Friendship Concept - Meatless Grill

Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 14:00-22:30 · 43/7 Moo 8 · friendshipconcept1.wixsite.com

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Sage

Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-17:00 · 128 หมู่ 1 Tambon Ban Tai, Amphoe Ko Pha-ngan, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · instagram.com

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Bubba's Coffee Bar

Bagel, Cake, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-17:00 Features: vegetarian options

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Chinchilla @ Vintage Night Market

German, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-23:00

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Locco's PizzaBar

Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-23:00

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Taboon

Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-24:00 Features: vegan options

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Friend's Cafe

Russian, Thai, Restaurant · Russian/Thai restaurant · 61/25 หมู่ 3, 84280

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Bustan

Fine Dining, Restaurant · Features: vegan options

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Jaran's Eatery

Curry, Thai, Restaurant · Features: vegan options

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Tea Leaf Vegan Pizza

Pizza, Restaurant · Features: vegan options

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Baamboozle Restaurant & Bar

Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant

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Country E-Saan (Nim)

Authentic Thai, Restaurant · Authentic Thai restaurant

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French bakery

Spanish, French, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Spanish/French cafe

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Je Kum Restaurant

Regional, Chicken, Seafood, Curry, Thai, Malaysian, Asian, Restaurant · Regional/Chicken restaurant

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Mongnook

Fish, Thai, Restaurant · Fish/Thai restaurant

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Peppercorn

Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant

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Seatara

Israeli, Restaurant · Israeli restaurant

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ร้านโรงสี

Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant

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Food Center

Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating

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จำปาหอม

Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 60/1 60/1 Moo 8 Haad Salad, 84280 · facebook.com

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The Chef

Steak, Pasta, Burger, Restaurant · Steak/Pasta restaurant

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eat.co 2

Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-16:30 Features: vegan options

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Crave Restaurant & Lounge

American, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-00:00 · cravekohphangan.com

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Chinchilla Restaurant

Coffee Shop, French, German, Mediterranean, Sausage, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00-22:00

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Pichai

Restaurant · Good vegetarian food Features: vegetarian options

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Big Bang Art Cafe

Breakfast, French, Tapas, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-18:00

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Deli Devi

Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-18:30 Features: vegan options

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Phorn Seafood Restaurant

Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00

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Pum Pui Restaurant

Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00 · Ko Pha-Ngan, 84280

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Rông Cafe

Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Crepe, Local, Regional, Thai, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-16:00 · หมู่ 3

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Seed to Feed

Breakfast, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · 57 57, Tambon Chang Wat Surat, 84280

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Taste From Heaven

Thai, International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-22:00 Features: vegan options

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Mae Haad Tree House Bar

Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · maehaadtreehouse.com

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The Coffee

Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway

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คาเฟ่ อเมซอน

Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway

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The District Steak & Seafood

Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Fr 12:00-22:00 · 84280 · remoteanddigital.com

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เดอะ วัลเล่ เกาะพะงัน

Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-17:00 · Moo 3, Madue Whan, 84280 · safariboat.info

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Baan Muay Thai

Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-2:00

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Bamboo Hut

Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-22:00

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BBQ Seafood

Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating

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Cocohut Restaurant & Beach Bar

Burger, Sushi, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating

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Harbour House

Thai, Regional, International, Curry, Burger, Cake, Hotdog, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00

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Hundred Islands Coffee Bar

Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00; Su 08:30-17:00

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Kikekla - Bar & Restaurant

Coffee Shop, Fish, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options

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KRUA TRUA HNON THAI FOOD

Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00

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Life Style

Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 10:00-21:00

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Loaf Coffee and Eatery

Bagel, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Tu 08:00-18:30 Features: vegetarian options

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Mamma Mia Wonderfood

Italian, Italian Pizza, Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Tu 18:00-01:00

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Nuturella - vegan deli and bakery

Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Mediterranean, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00 Features: vegan options

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Pan Sea

Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-10:00

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Petty's Place

Thai, Seafood, Barbecue, Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 14:00-22:00

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Pranee Thai Food

Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00

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Stone Beach Restaurant

Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 84280

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Thai Food

Asian, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: sunrise-sunset · thong nai pan, 84280

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The Gaia

Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00

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The mango tree - Greek

Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-22:00

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Thong Yang

Thai, American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00

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Vintage Burgers

Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-22:00 · Taladkao Road

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Ying Ying's Kitchen

Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-20:30 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options

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Yum Yum

Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: vegetarian options

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ป้าพรตามสั่ง

Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating

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9 Million View Point

Thai, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Thai/Coffee Shop restaurant · facebook.com

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Capybara Coffee Phangan

Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · capybaracoffeethailand.com

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Muai's Thai Traditional Cooking Academy

Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · instagram.com

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Balance

Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 07:00-16:30 · instagram.com

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Orion Cafe

Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-22:00 Features: vegan options · orionhealing.com

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Anutta

Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 93/2, บ้านหินกอง, 84280

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Curry Salad Restaurant

Japanese, Fish, Sushi, Curry, Seafood, Asian, Restaurant · Japanese/Fish restaurant · 64/28 Moo 8 Haad Salad

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Sati Pot

Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant · 29/9 Moo 6 Hin Kong, Koh Phangan, 84280

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The Big Chill

Thai, Cafe · Thai cafe

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Carte blanche

Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-14:30,18:00-23:00

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Cucina Elementaré

Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-22:30 · 65/3 Moo 6, 84280

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Indigo

Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:00 · 7/24 Hin Kong Road, 84280

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Ko Tan Garden

Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00

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Moonlight Restaurant

Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 27/27 moon6 Baan Thai Koh Phangan Suratthi, 84280

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ผึ้ง ก๋วยเตี๋ยว ข้าวมันไก่ โฉลกหลำ

Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Su 10:00-17:00

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เจ๊น้อย

Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-00:00

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Sand & Tan

Restaurant · restaurant · 141 Ban Tai, 84280 · phanganbayshore.com

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Bungabow Restaurant

Thai, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating

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Cookies Salad Restaurant

Thai, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating

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Haad Khuad

International, Pasta, Sandwich, Thai, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options

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house of hummus

Arab, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 94/70 Moo 6, Haad rin, Tambon Ko Pha-ngan, Amphoe Ko Pha-ngan, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84280

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Sea Side

Thai, Restaurant · Features: step-free access

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smile

Thai, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating

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Thaikiki Beach Bar

Italian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegan options

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Two Girls

Thai, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options

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2SIS

Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant

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3 Color Pizzaria

Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant

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Ando's Burger

Burger, Restaurant · Burger restaurant

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Auntie's Restaurant

American, Thai, Restaurant · American/Thai restaurant

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Baan Paen

Pizza, Thai, Asian, Restaurant · Pizza/Thai restaurant

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Bamboo Bistrot

French, Restaurant · French restaurant

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Bankai Village Cafe

Thai, Mexican, American, Restaurant · Thai/Mexican restaurant

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BT Restaurant

Seafood, International, Restaurant · Seafood/International restaurant

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Cha Payom

Cafe · cafe

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Cucina Italiana

Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant

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Dots

Coffee Shop, Cake, Cafe · Coffee Shop/Cake cafe

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Doubleduke Restaurant

Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant

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Fabio's

Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant

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Fellini

Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant

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Gondola Home Pizza

Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant

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Grandma's kitchen

Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant

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Haad Rin Station

Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe

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Hacienda Happy Days

Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant

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Handsome Sandwiches

Burger, Cafe · Burger cafe

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I Sapori

Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant

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Il Barracuda

Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant

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Il Fannullone

Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant

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Italian Aroma Corner

Italian, Coffee Shop, Cake, Cafe · Italian/Coffee Shop cafe

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Italian Restaurant

Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant

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Japan Cafe

Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant

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Jeaoon Seafood

Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant

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Kalahe noodle

Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant

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Koh Ma Beach Bar

Thai, Western, Restaurant · Thai/Western restaurant

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Koh Raham

International, Thai, Restaurant · International/Thai restaurant

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Krua Suphan

Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant

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La Terrasse

French, Restaurant · French restaurant

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Look Suree House Restaurant

Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant

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Lucky Crab Restaurant

Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant

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Mama

Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant

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Mango

Burger, Sandwich, Restaurant · Burger/Sandwich restaurant

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Mateo Pizza

Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant

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Memory Restaurant & Bar

Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant

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Mister Food

Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant

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Monnalisa

Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant

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Mr Pizza

Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant

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My Way

Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant

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Nena Locanda Italiana

Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant

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No Name Restaurant

Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant

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Old House Cafe

Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant

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Om Ganesh

Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant

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Paprika

Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant

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Pizza Ale

Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant

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Pizza Chiara

Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant

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Pizzeria Basilica

Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant

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Pizzeria

Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant

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Restaurant of thai food

Thai, Cafe · Thai cafe

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Romanzo Tropicale

Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant

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Sak

Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant

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Salad Buri Resort @ Spa

Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant

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Same Same Burger

Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food

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Same Same

Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant

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Sangson

Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant

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Seagal's mediterranean kitchen

Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant

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Shambhala Bungalow Village

Asian, Fish, French, Restaurant · Asian/Fish restaurant

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SOHO

Burger, Restaurant · Burger restaurant

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Starhut

Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant

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Sweet Shell

Russian, Cakes, Cafe · Russian/Cakes cafe

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Thai Diner

Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant

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Thai Live Music Cafe

Regional, Thai, Cafe · Regional/Thai cafe

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That's Amore Pizzeria Trattoria

Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant

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The Living Room

Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant

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Tin Ta Bar Restaurant

Mexican, Thai, Restaurant · Mexican/Thai restaurant

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Tranquillou

French, Restaurant · French restaurant

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Why Not Family

German, Biergarten · German biergarten

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ขาหมูกะเตี๋ยว

Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant

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เฟรนชิพ กินนม

Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant

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โอลีฟ ไทยฟู๊ด

Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant

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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-12:00

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Beach Garden

Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00

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Black Slow Cafe

Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00

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Blue Ocean

Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00

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Carrot cafe

Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:00

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Eat.co

Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00

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Flamingo Beach Bar & Restaurant

Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-20:00 · 84280

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Food Factory

Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7

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Green Gallery

Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00, 18:00-22:00; Su 18:00-22:00 Features: vegan options

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HOB

Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-18:00

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JJ's Restaurant

Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Tu 09:00-21:00

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Khao raa

Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7

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Kontainer

Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00

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Ladino

Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00

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Loaf

Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-18:30

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Mindset Fruits

Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00

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Mojos

Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options

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Nira's

Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-19:00

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No Name

Restaurant · Opening hours: PH,Tu-Su 12:30-23:30

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Sunway

Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-18:00

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The coffee stop

Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Sa, Su 09:00-21:00

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The Corner

Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7

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Tom’s Diner

Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00 · Soi Tommy

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Tom's Kitchen

Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00

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Wang Sai Beach Bar

Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-22:00

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ครัวชาวเกาะ

Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00

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ティンティン

Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-19:00

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Spicy Salad

Restaurant · restaurant

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Absolute Island

Restaurant · Features: step-free access

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Akasha Home

Restaurant · Features: vegan options

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By The Sea

Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating

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Chai Ya

Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating

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Green Leaf

Cafe · Features: vegan options

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Halal Restaurant

Restaurant · Features: halal

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Pan Cafe

Cafe · Features: outdoor seating

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The Beach Club

Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating

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Wisit Burger

Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating

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@ Home

Cafe · cafe

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59 Kitchen

Restaurant · restaurant

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Addiction Pizzeria

Restaurant · restaurant

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Again and Again

Restaurant · restaurant

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Ando Loco

Restaurant · restaurant

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Art Cafe

Cafe · cafe

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Aunjai

Restaurant · restaurant

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b-Null

Cafe · cafe

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Baan Ta Pan Noi

Restaurant · restaurant

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Ban Jai

Restaurant · restaurant

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Ban Sam Pao

Restaurant · restaurant

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Bangson Restaurant

Restaurant · restaurant

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Barone

Restaurant · restaurant

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Beach Love Restaurant

Restaurant · restaurant

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Beachlounge

Restaurant · restaurant

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Belgian Beer Bar

Restaurant · restaurant

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Big Beef

Restaurant · restaurant

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Big Blue

Restaurant · restaurant · 84280

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Big C Restaurant

Restaurant · restaurant

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Big Fish

Restaurant · restaurant

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Big Mountain

Restaurant · restaurant

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Bite Delight

Restaurant · restaurant

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Blue Top

Cafe · cafe

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Boabab

Restaurant · restaurant

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Boonsuk Viewpoint

Restaurant · restaurant

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Bottle Beach 1

Restaurant · restaurant

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Bunk Up

Restaurant · restaurant

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Cafe Wan

Cafe · cafe

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Casa Italiana

Restaurant · restaurant

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Casa Molinari

Restaurant · restaurant

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Casanostra

Restaurant · restaurant

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Cha Phet

Fast Food · fast food

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Chantara

Restaurant · restaurant

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Chantilly Caffe

Cafe · cafe

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Chardonnay

Restaurant · restaurant

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Chicken Corner

Restaurant · restaurant

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CodE 495

Restaurant · restaurant

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Coffee

Cafe · cafe

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Coffman

Cafe · cafe

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Cookies Cafe

Cafe · cafe

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Country E-Saan

Restaurant · restaurant

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Crazy Elephant

Restaurant · restaurant

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Daily Sweet Cafe

Cafe · cafe

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DD Restaurant

Restaurant · restaurant

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Delight Restaurant

Restaurant · restaurant · 84240

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Doi Chaang

Cafe · cafe

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Don's Café

Cafe · cafe

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Doppio Coffee

Cafe · cafe

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Easy Life

Restaurant · restaurant

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Eating House

Restaurant · restaurant

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Elly's Gelateria

Cafe · cafe

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Evolution

Cafe · cafe

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Falafel Joe

Restaurant · restaurant

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Fat Cat's

Restaurant · restaurant

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Fish at Thips

Restaurant · restaurant

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Fish Pacific

Restaurant · restaurant

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Flow Café

Cafe · cafe

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Flowing Noodle

Restaurant · restaurant

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Food Court Thong Nai Pan

Restaurant · restaurant

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Ganesha House

Restaurant · restaurant

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Golden Rock

Restaurant · restaurant

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Good Taste

Restaurant · restaurant

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Good View

Restaurant · restaurant

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Green Island

Restaurant · restaurant

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Green Peace

Restaurant · restaurant

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Happiness Restaurant

Restaurant · restaurant

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Harbor House

Restaurant · restaurant

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Hello Pizza

Restaurant · restaurant

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Holy Grill

Restaurant · restaurant

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Hospital fast food

Fast Food · fast food · 84280

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I Love Sushi

Restaurant · restaurant

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Il était une fois

Restaurant · restaurant

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In Love

Restaurant · restaurant

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Indian Kitchen

Restaurant · restaurant

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Indy Home Cafe

Cafe · cafe

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Indy Kitchen

Restaurant · restaurant

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Isan Food

Restaurant · restaurant

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ISO

Restaurant · restaurant

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J.B. Hut

Restaurant · restaurant

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J&P Steak House

Restaurant · restaurant

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Jaya

Restaurant · restaurant

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Jip Shop

Restaurant · restaurant

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JK's House

Restaurant · restaurant

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Julien's Bakery & Café

Cafe · cafe

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Jungle Yellow Cafe

Cafe · cafe

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Kanjana

Restaurant · restaurant

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Karma Kafe

Cafe · cafe

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Khunpen

Restaurant · restaurant

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Kika Splace

Restaurant · restaurant

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Kikekla

Restaurant · restaurant

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La Madame

Restaurant · restaurant

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La Moon

Restaurant · restaurant

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Ladda's

Restaurant · restaurant

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Lake Hut

Restaurant · restaurant · 84/32 Moo 8

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LEK Shop Organic

Cafe · cafe

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Leo Thai Food

Restaurant · restaurant

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Lighthouse Restaurant

Restaurant · restaurant

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Little Home

Restaurant · restaurant

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Luna Cafe

Cafe · cafe

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Luna Lounge

Restaurant · restaurant

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Malibu Restaurant

Restaurant · restaurant

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Mam Sweden

Restaurant · restaurant

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Mama's Schnitzel

Restaurant · restaurant

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Matt's Joint Grill

Restaurant · restaurant

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Miracle Cafe

Cafe · cafe

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Moon Dolphin

Restaurant · restaurant

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Moon Paradise

Restaurant · restaurant

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Moonlight

Restaurant · restaurant

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Mr. K

Restaurant · restaurant

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My Friends 1

Restaurant · restaurant

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Nameless Restaurant - Thai food 50 bath

Restaurant · restaurant

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Noenkhao

Restaurant · restaurant

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Nong M Seafood

Restaurant · restaurant

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North Brasserie on the beach

Restaurant · restaurant · 84280

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Our House

Restaurant · restaurant

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Outlaws Saloon

Restaurant · restaurant

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Pacific

Restaurant · restaurant

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Paddy's Irish Pub

Restaurant · restaurant

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Palita Lodge

Restaurant · restaurant

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Panee's Corner

Restaurant · restaurant

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Pangav

Restaurant · restaurant

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Paon's Thai Food

Restaurant · restaurant

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Pem Pizza

Restaurant · restaurant

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Pence Garden

Restaurant · restaurant

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Pha Ngan Eatery

Restaurant · restaurant

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Pizza Aloha

Fast Food · fast food

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Planet Hollyfood

Restaurant · restaurant

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Pomodoro

Restaurant · restaurant

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Poolom

Restaurant · restaurant

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Pure Vegan heaven

Restaurant · restaurant

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Rasta Baby

Restaurant · restaurant

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Rendezvous Restaurant

Restaurant · restaurant

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Rimtang Thai Street Food

Restaurant · restaurant

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Rocky

Restaurant · restaurant

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Roots

Restaurant · restaurant

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Royal Orchid

Restaurant · restaurant

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Sabra

Restaurant · restaurant

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Saloon

Cafe · cafe

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Sarai

Restaurant · restaurant

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Satimi

Cafe · cafe

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Sea Mew

Restaurant · restaurant

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Seaesta beach

Restaurant · restaurant

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See Sea

Cafe · cafe

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Senses Restaurant

Restaurant · restaurant

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Shiralea

Restaurant · restaurant

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Simple Bar

Restaurant · restaurant

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SKY WALKER CANNABIS WEED

Cafe · cafe · 40 2 Ban Tai, Koh phangan, Surat Thani, 84280

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Smile World

Restaurant · restaurant

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Spy

Restaurant · restaurant

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Sri Thanu Kitchen

Restaurant · restaurant

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Summer Stone

Cafe · cafe

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Sunset Cafe

Cafe · cafe

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Sunset Muse

Restaurant · restaurant

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Sunshine

Restaurant · restaurant

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Su's

Restaurant · restaurant

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Sushi Love

Cafe · cafe

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Sweet'n'Salt

Restaurant · restaurant

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Thai - Food and Drink

Restaurant · restaurant

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Thai food Esan food

Restaurant · restaurant

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Thai Restaurant

Restaurant · restaurant

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Thai Thai

Restaurant · restaurant

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Thai Thai Paradise

Restaurant · restaurant

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The Basil House

Restaurant · restaurant

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The Flying Dutchman

Restaurant · restaurant

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The German's

Restaurant · restaurant

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The Kitchen

Restaurant · restaurant

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The Moment

Restaurant · restaurant

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The Road Island

Restaurant · restaurant

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The Rock

Restaurant · restaurant

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The Somtum

Restaurant · restaurant

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The Two Brothers

Restaurant · restaurant

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The Vegan Cafe

Cafe · cafe

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The World's End

Restaurant · restaurant

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The Zen

Restaurant · restaurant

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Tommy

Restaurant · restaurant

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Tribe Beach Club

Restaurant · restaurant

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Viewpoint Cafe

Cafe · cafe

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Wasabi Sushi

Restaurant · restaurant

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Yam's Kitchen

Restaurant · restaurant

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Yoghurt Home 1

Cafe · cafe

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Zen

Restaurant · restaurant

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ไม่เป็นไร

Restaurant · restaurant

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Airports

Samui International Airport (USM) 22 km to the centre

Na Thon (Ko Samui Island), 84, TH — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 8 airlines (Bangkok Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, Cathay Pacific…) · direct flights to 10 destinations incl. Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur… (OpenFlights route data).

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✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 10 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Getting there by ferry

Songserm Thong Sala Pier Ferry

Ferry terminal · 5 km from the centre

Night Boat Thong Sala Pier

Ferry terminal · 5.1 km from the centre

Seatran Thong Sala Pier

Ferry terminal · 5.1 km from the centre

Lomprayah Thong Sala Pier

Ferry terminal · 5.1 km from the centre

Ko Pha-ngan Pier

Ferry terminal · 5.1 km from the centre · Raja ferry

Haad Rin Queen

Ferry terminal · 9.2 km from the centre

Thong Nai Pan Noi - Thong Nai Pan Yai

Ferry route · Longtail Boat

Chaloklum - Bottle Beach

Ferry route · Longtail Boat

Ko Samui (Mae Nam) - Ko Pha Ngan (Thong Nai Pan Yai)

Ferry route · Thong Nai Pan Express

Haad Rin - Haad Yuan

Ferry route

Ko Samui (Pralarn) - Ko Pha Ngan (Thong Sala)

Ferry route · Lomprayah

Ko Samui (Bangrak) - Ko Pha Ngan (Thong Sala)

Ferry route · Seatran

Koh Phangan - Sail Rock

Ferry route

Ko Samui (Big Buddha) - Ko Pha Ngan (Haad Rin)

Ferry route · Haad Rin Queen

Trains & rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Air Charter Service

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.

ExecuJet

FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

Flexjet

Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.

Global Jet

Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.

Jet Aviation

Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

Living Here

Practical notes for residents

Getting about

  • There is no airport; the nearest is Koh Samui, with flights from Bangkok and the region, 30 minutes away by speedboat or ferry. Combined bus-and-boat tickets run from Bangkok via Chumphon or Surat Thani, and car ferries from Donsak on the mainland.
  • Scooters are the island's transport, and the cause of most injuries; roads are steep, sometimes unpaved, and slippery in the rain. Songthaew pickups act as shared taxis, and ride-hailing apps operate.
  • Boats link Haad Rin, Thong Sala and the remote beaches, and connect to Koh Tao in an hour or so.
  • On full moon nights, plan your transport home in advance; prices rise and the roads are dangerous.

Health

  • Koh Phangan Hospital in Thong Sala treats emergencies, and private clinics cover minor problems; serious cases go to the private hospitals on Koh Samui.
  • Dial 1669 for medical emergencies, or the tourist police on 1155. Scooter accidents, burns from fire shows, drink spiking and drug-related problems are the commonest injuries around party nights.
  • Travel insurance with evacuation cover is essential, and many policies exclude accidents on a scooter without a valid motorcycle licence.

Living here

  • A long-stay community of remote workers, yoga teachers and retirees lives here year round. Thailand's Destination Thailand Visa, introduced in 2024, is aimed at remote workers and people taking courses such as Muay Thai or cooking.
  • Rents have risen sharply, especially for villas in Srithanu and the west. Building on the hillsides has outpaced the island's water and waste infrastructure.
  • Foreigners cannot generally own land in Thailand; working without a work permit, including teaching yoga or running retreats, risks deportation.

Money & manners

  • Thai baht; ATMs in Thong Sala and Haad Rin; cards accepted at many resorts and larger restaurants. Prices on party nights are higher.
  • Respect the monarchy and Buddhist images; cover up away from the beach; and take Thailand's drug laws seriously, as police operate checkpoints around party nights.
  • The Gulf of Thailand has a different weather pattern from the Andaman coast: the main rains come from October to December, while much of the rest of the year is drier, making the island a good choice in the Andaman monsoon season.

Sources

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