Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: The Golden State
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The only island in the Gulf of Thailand is on Koh Samui. You can take the train and the then the ferry (surat thani - koh samui), which I did about 15 years ago...but the airport is better.
Then take the hourly, or close to it, ferry from koh samui to koh phangan. It should take about an hour.
Beware though, they seriously crack down on drugs these days. I would even stay away from people doing it..although the full moon parties are full of trippers. You DO NOT want to end up in a Thai Jail.
Also, if you are staying in Koh Samui, stay at Charlie's Huts. very very cheap and simple. Say hi to Mama for me! Have fun!
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