Blog about Phangan

Articles, tips and guides from expats living on the island

I finally swam out to Koh Ma to see the coral recovery everyone's talking about

Went out to Koh Ma after hearing about the coral recovery numbers. Here's what it actually looks like in the water right now 🐠

A real, itemised monthly budget from someone who actually lives here — rent, food, bike rental, the surprise costs nobody warns you about.

A year of taking client calls from a Thai island: what actually works, what doesn't, and where to go when the power cuts out mid-deadline.

Rainy season isn't the washout people expect, but it's not nothing either. What actually happens on the island from May to November.

The tropical climate destroys electronics faster than you think. Practical tips for protecting your phone, laptop and camera from humidity.

Thai words you need on Phangan: ordering food, bargaining, giving an address. With transliteration and pronunciation.

Who to trust, which model to choose, how to rent without being scammed on return, what to do in an accident. All based on real experience.

Everything you need to know about Asia's most famous party: history, how to get there, what to bring, safety and tips for first-timers.