SOUTHWEST KOH PHANGANThe Southwest of Koh Phangan is a good choice for those who want to be near the action and nightlife while staying in a more quiet area. The main villages of the Southwest are the port town of Thong Sala and the two villages Ban Khai and Ban Tai. Good concrete roads make Ban Khai and Ban Tai easy accessible from Thong Sala and Haad Rin.
The Southwest has a long, unbroken stretch of beach with great views over Koh Samui. It starts at the foot of the southern Haad Rin hills and runs all the way up to main town Thong Sala. The beach is generally shallow and calm, which makes it also suitable for families.
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VILLAGES
The main town of Koh Phangan is the port of Thong Sala where most boats dock. Thong Sala has many shops, jeep and motorbike rental shops, several internet shops, massage, pharmacies and a medical clinic. Here you will also find all major facilities like banks, ATM’s, a post office, telephone and fax facilities, and travel agencies. Because of its central location Thong Sala is a good place to stay if you want to explore the island.
 Video Thong sala Koh Phangan
The villages of Ban Tai and Ban Khai both have main facilities like mini marts, internet shops, motorbike rental, massage, shops, bars and restaurants. In Ban Tai you will also find some art and handicraft shops as well as a 7 Eleven supermarket.
video Ban Tai Koh Phangan
NIGHTLIFE, BARS AND RESTAURANTS
In the Southwest of Koh Phangan you have many bars and restaurants to choose from. For up to date information we recommend you to ask your resort or use one of the free guide books that are available everywhere.
Main town Thong Sala has many bars, some with pool tables and TV for live sporting events. If you want to eat cheap and authentic Thai food, the market next to the 7 Eleven supermarket is a great place to find different food stalls. There are also several Thai and Western restaurants. A’s Coffee Shop offers the “world famous” travelers breakfast, delicious pasta, burgers and Thai food. It is not the cheapest place but offers high quality meals and cocktails and free Wi-Fi. Coming from the pier going into the mainstreet it is located in the first street on the right. Open daily from 10 am to 9pm. Ando Loco offers authentic Mexican food and latin cocktails. The American chef Ando uses the best ingredients and imported spices. On the menu you’ll also find 8 different Margaritas. In the Big Mango just outside the center on the way to Haad Salad you eat in a more quiet and romantic atmosphere.
Musashi Sushi Bar is located near the food market and the 7 Eleven and offers fresh sushi and free Wi-Fi. They also offer take away. Pizza Chiara isnunder Italian management and serves very good traditional pizza and pasta. Sky Sports Bar is open every day from the morning till late. They serve English breakfast, steaks, burgers, homemade pie and pizza. You can get drinks from fresh coffee to Chang draft beer to cocktails. On Friday they have a vodka night and every day it is happy hour between 5 and 7 pm. The Vantana is an English pub and is open from 8 in the morning till about 9.30 in the evening pm. Yellow Café is located on the corner of the mainstreet near the pier and an ideal place for breakfast or lunch. Watch the boats arriving or leaving while sipping a cappuccino. The place offers free wi-fi internet as well. Opening hours 9 am till about 4pm. Closed on saturdays
The villages of Ban Khai and Ban Tai are centrally located and on the beach you have some small Thai style bars to have a beer or a cocktail. On the main road between Ban Tai and Thong Sala there are quite some restaurants, beer and lady bars. The Blue Top Coffeeshop serves fresh roast coffee and good breakfast and offers free Wi-Fi. It is located on the main road between Baan Tai and Baan Khai. In Ban Tai the Black Moon Party is held once a month on the beach. The Half Moon Party is held twice a month in the jungle. On both parties mainly progressive and trance music is being played by the dj’s.
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