Koh Phangan, a tropical paradise nestled in the Gulf of Thailand, is renowned for its stunning beaches, vibrant local culture, and, of course, the famed Full Moon Party. While tourism has fueled ...
I take a sip of my fresh ­coconut water and exhale. It’s hard to believe I’m on Koh Phangan, the Thai party island notorious for its raucous backpackers’ rite of passage: full moon parties.
Police have arrested three women – a Russian, a Myanmar and a Thai – for selling contraband e-cigarettes and baraku in two ...