In the past Koh Phangan has been overshadowed by its bigger sister Island of Koh Samui. However this is changing as Ko Phangan evolves with its own identity, while still keeping that “real island” charm that the Thai islands are best known for.

Phangan Island offers some of Thailand best beaches with crystal clear waters and endless coconut groves. The Island of Phangan is growing, but at a sustainable controlled pace and without the influx of mass tourism.

The island of Koh Phangan is located in the Gulf of Thailand in the Surat Thani province of Southern Thailand covered in green unspoilt jungle land.

It is the fifth largest island in Thailand with a surface area of 191 km². The nearest islands to Koh Phangan are Koh Samui to the south (about 20k away) and Koh Tao to the North (about 65k away).

Once only famous for the full moon parties, the island has in recent years transformed itself from a backpacker haven with lower grade real estate to a premier luxury holiday destination with boutique holiday villas and high quality real estate developments. With its unspoilt and often deserted beaches and tropical climate Koh Phangan is a popular holiday destination. Unlike neighbouring Koh Samui which is busy and highly developed, Koh Phangan has retained its laid back and unspoilt charm, despite its growth in popularity.

Many of those who came as backpackers some 20 years ago are now returning with their own families. The beaches along the west coast with their shallow waters and long stretches of white sands make it a perfect holiday destination for families.

The arrival of luxury five star resorts in Thong Nai pan and a number of high end resorts on the south coast have meant that Koh Phangan is now a popular choice for luxury holidays and honeymooners.

That said, Koh Phangan caters for all tastes and budgets and there are still many budget options available. Along the beaches, there are still many basic bungalows and small villas available to rent for very cheap rates. There are also many mid-range hotels and resort options available. Or even unspoilt land parcels to buy and develop.

Many people who come on holiday to Koh Phangan return the following year or even choose to make Koh Phangan their second holiday home. We are seeing in a real increase in returning guests looking to rent our luxury holiday villas. There are a scattering of high end villas on the island and a significant growth in luxury real estate on the island.

Indeed, many visitors who come to the land of Koh Phangan on holiday do not return. The relaxed and laid back feel of the island coupled with the affordable lifestyle make it a very attractive island to live on and many people are choosing to make the land of Koh Phangan their permanent home.

There are a plenty of investment opportunities and purchasers can choose from whole host of options available from a plot of land with no infrastructure to completed luxury villas already constructed or off plan. Given that prices are still considerably lower than neighbouring Samui it means there are still exciting opportunities which may account for the growth in Koh Phangan’s real estate sector and villa development in recent years.

Also, getting to Koh Phangan will become easier than ever with the island’s first airport currently under construction, which comes in over unspoilt jungle land.