The Mira Journal
Koh Phangan, from the quiet side.
Our local guides to Koh Phangan and its west coast: where to swim, eat, watch the sunset and slow down. Written by the Mira team in Wok Tum.
GuideKoh Phangan West Coast: A Local Guide to the Sunset SideEverything you need to know about the quiet, sunset-facing side of Koh Phangan, bay by bay, from Wok Tum to Mae Haad.
TravelHow to get to Koh Phangan: every route, comparedEvery way to reach Koh Phangan, from the fast Samui hop to the sleeper train and night boat, with times, rough fares and who each route suits.
BeachesBest beaches Koh Phangan: our west coast guideEight west and north-west beaches we use every week, with drive times from Mira, tide notes and what each one does best.
GuideThings to do in Koh Phangan: 29 experiences we loveTwenty-nine things to do on Koh Phangan, starting on the quiet west coast and working out to the reefs, jungle, temples and markets.
FoodThe best restaurants on Koh Phangan's west coast: where we eat, and what to orderSeven west-coast restaurants we send our guests to, from Neapolitan pizza three minutes' walk away to a family Thai kitchen in Srithanu, plus the markets.
SunsetKoh Phangan sunset: where we watch it on the west coastOur four favourite sunset bars, the beaches and viewpoints we head to instead, and the sunset time for every month of the year.All guides by topic
Plan your trip
- How to get to Koh Phangan: every route, compared8 min read
- Getting Around Koh Phangan: Scooters, Songthaews, Taxis and Road Tips7 min read
- The best time to visit Koh Phangan, month by month8 min read
- Koh Phangan itinerary: 3, 5 and 7 days from the west coast8 min read
- Is Koh Phangan worth visiting? Our honest, enthusiastic yes8 min read
- Koh Phangan or Koh Samui: which island should you choose?8 min read
Where to stay
Eat & drink
- The best breakfast on Koh Phangan: our four favourite cafés for coffee and brunch8 min read
- The best restaurants on Koh Phangan's west coast: where we eat, and what to order9 min read
- Thong Sala night market and the best markets on Koh Phangan7 min read
- Koh Phangan sunset: where we watch it on the west coast7 min read
Beaches & nature
- Best beaches Koh Phangan: our west coast guide9 min read
- Ang Thong Marine Park from Koh Phangan: the day trip guide7 min read
- Snorkelling Koh Phangan: Koh Ma, the west coast and Sail Rock9 min read
- Koh Phangan viewpoints, waterfalls and hikes7 min read
- Things to do in Koh Phangan: 29 experiences we love9 min read
Wellness & sport
Who it’s for
- Koh Phangan Honeymoon: Sunsets, Slow Dinners and a Pool of Your Own8 min read
- Koh Phangan with Kids: A Family Guide to the Quiet Side of the Island8 min read
- Digital Nomad Koh Phangan: Living and Working from Srithanu and Wok Tum7 min read
- Full Moon Party Koh Phangan: dates, tips and how to enjoy the week8 min read
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