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.
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.
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.
GuideAng Thong Marine Park from Koh Phangan: the day trip guideForty-two limestone islands an hour from Thong Sala: how the day works, what it costs and how to get the most from it.
FoodThe best breakfast on Koh Phangan: our four favourite cafés for coffee and brunchWhere we go for flat whites, slow-bar pour-overs and a proper brunch on the west coast, with what to order and how far each café is from Mira.
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.
GuideThe best time to visit Koh Phangan, month by monthKoh Phangan's weather runs on a different clock to Phuket's. Here's how each month really feels, plus party dates, festivals and when to book.
GuideDigital Nomad Koh Phangan: Living and Working from Srithanu and Wok TumCoworking by the beach, cafés with fast Wi-Fi, a big community and sunsets after work: the west coast is Koh Phangan's remote-work base.
GuideFull Moon Party Koh Phangan: dates, tips and how to enjoy the weekOur practical guide to the Full Moon Party: 2026–27 dates, what to expect, staying safe, getting to Haad Rin and back, and enjoying full moon week from the calm side.
TravelGetting Around Koh Phangan: Scooters, Songthaews, Taxis and Road TipsNo Grab, no Bolt, plenty of hills: how to get around Koh Phangan safely, and why staying central saves hours.
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.
GuideIs Koh Phangan worth visiting? Our honest, enthusiastic yesWhy Koh Phangan is worth the extra boat ride: who it suits, what it is really like beyond the parties, safety and practical reassurance.
GuideKoh Phangan Honeymoon: Sunsets, Slow Dinners and a Pool of Your OwnSunset drinks, candlelit dinners, a private boat to a quiet bay: how we would plan a honeymoon on Koh Phangan's west coast.
GuideKoh Phangan itinerary: 3, 5 and 7 days from the west coastThree tried-and-tested plans for three, five or seven days on Koh Phangan, all based on the central west coast.
FoodThong Sala night market and the best markets on Koh PhanganPhantip, the Saturday Walking Street and Mama Market in Srithanu: when to go, what to order and how much to bring.
TravelKoh Phangan or Koh Samui: which island should you choose?A fair, side-by-side look at Koh Phangan, Koh Samui and Koh Tao, and why we think Koh Phangan suits most travellers best.
GuideKoh Phangan with Kids: A Family Guide to the Quiet Side of the IslandShallow beaches, waterfalls, night markets and short drives: how we would plan a family trip to Koh Phangan.
PadelPadel Koh Phangan guide: every club, court and how to bookWhere to play padel on Koh Phangan, which courts are covered, how to book on Playtomic and when to play in the heat.
GuidePrivate pool villa Koh Phangan guide: what to look for, and whereA practical checklist for booking a private pool villa on Koh Phangan, the island's areas compared, and how our villas in Wok Tum measure up.
GuideSnorkelling Koh Phangan: Koh Ma, the west coast and Sail RockWhere we snorkel on Koh Phangan, how to time the tide, and how to get out to Sail Rock with a dive school you can trust.
GuideKoh Phangan viewpoints, waterfalls and hikesPhaeng and Domsila, Khao Ra, Than Sadet and more: the jungle walks and viewpoints we love, with honest difficulty ratings and timings.
WellnessKoh Phangan wellness: spas, gyms, yoga and ice baths on the west coastOur west-coast guide to gyms, spas, yoga shalas, saunas, ice baths and Thai massage, starting with our two favourites.
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.
GuideWhere to Stay in Koh Phangan: An Honest, Area-by-Area GuideEach part of Koh Phangan suits a different trip. Here is who each area is for, and why we chose the quiet west coast.
GuideWok Tum, Koh Phangan: A Neighbourhood Guide to Wok Tum and SrithanuWhere Wok Tum and Srithanu are, what they feel like, and the practical things you need to know before you arrive.
WellnessYoga Koh Phangan guide: Srithanu, the island's yoga capitalWhere to practise in Srithanu and around the west coast: drop-in shalas, retreats, teacher trainings and how to plan a yoga week.