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I've heard both islands are cool but if you could pick one, which one would you recommend for first trip to Thailand?
Posted : 16/02/2025 10:35 pm
One (Ko Samui) is more developed than the other. Ko Phangan has a more laid-back vibe. For inspiration, you could always watch The White Lotus series 3, currently being screened, because it was filmed at The Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui.
Posted : 17/02/2025 4:10 am
I think Koh Samui is more luxury with big resorts and shopping malls. If you want more relaxing then Koh Phangan is better for you.
Posted : 17/02/2025 5:59 am
I’d say Koh Phangan is usually more relaxed (unless you end up in the middle of the full moon party crowd!😵 🍾 ).
Posted : 17/02/2025 7:08 am
Personally, I prefer Ko Phangan. Ko Samui is much bigger, so it is more difficult to go around unless you have your own transport.
Posted : 17/02/2025 7:55 am
Do you have time to see both?? I recommend it because they are very different. Koh Samui is more commercialized, but Koh Phangan is better for relaxing.
Posted : 17/02/2025 8:55 am
@becks-bkk Yeah, from what I remember, it takes only 20 min by ferry to get from one island to the other.
Posted : 17/02/2025 9:40 am
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Yeah, seeing both Ko Samui and Ko Phangan would be brilliant. Didn't realise they were so close to each other! Yay! Thnx for all the replies!
Posted : 18/02/2025 9:14 am
