Palm-fringed beaches with wellness focus
Thailand's second-largest island blends boutique beach resorts, yoga retreats, and the famous Big Buddha — a softer alternative to Phuket.




Signature local dishes worth seeking out.
Songthaews, scooters, and taxis.
Avoid Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan unless you like chaos — ferries get wild.
Safe but monsoon can ground ferries.
Chaweng Beach has the clubs; Bophut is laid-back.