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Koh Phangan Full Moon Party
 The Full Moon Party (FMP) first began in the late 80's, by a local Thai guy called Sooty at Paradise Bungalows, on Haad-rin Nok beach. Sooty threw a party to celebrate some backpacker's birthday on Full Moon night, then they agreed to meet up again for the next full moon and it has continued every full moon thereafter and has now grown into the world's largest beach festival attracting tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world every month!
There are many different DJ's at the bars on the Full Moon (Haad-rin Nok) beach playing everything from techno, trance, drum & bass and even radio friendly and rock music!. The number of visitors to the full moon party vary from around 5,000 in low season getting up to 20,000+ in high season. Haad-rin is continuously growing in size with an abundance of accommodations and lots of good bars, shops, restaurants and fantastic nightlife.
These days things have moved on a bit and now a 100Baht charge has been introduced for those people not staying in central Haadrin (& not within the cordon of the Haarin barriers). If you arrive via taxi, boat or motorcycle you will have to pay! This fee has been introduced to help purchase equipment for cleaning Haadrin beach, security and to maintain the party in its current format.
There are now also Police road blocks on the vehicle access routes into Haadrin on Full Moon night and everyone is being searched for drugs. The local community, police and island officials have publically announced in the Bangkok Post newspaper that there is to be a crackdown on drugs on Koh Phangan to make the island 'drug free'. Our advice - do not purchase, carry or do any drugs on Haadrin beach on, or before Full Moon as there are plain clothed Police walking the beach undertaking drug arrests.
You should be aware of the problems but don't let this spoil your fun at the world famous Full Moon Party!
For advice on how to be careful at the Full Moon Party visit our Party Safety Section.
Expected Full Moon Party Dates |
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Year 2010 |
Year 2011 |
Year 2012 |
Year 2013 |
Year 2014 |
| Jan |
30 |
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| Feb |
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| Mar |
1 / 30 |
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| Apr |
28 |
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| Mai |
29 |
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| Jun |
26 |
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| Jul |
28 |
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| Aug |
24 |
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| Sep |
23 |
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| Oct |
23 |
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| Nov |
21 |
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| Dec |
21 |
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THE FULL MOON PARTY DATES DO SOMETIMES CHANGE DUE TO BUDDHIST HOLIDAYS
Soundsystems on the FMP beach
Paradise Bungalows
 This is where it all started over two decades ago! The main Paradise Arena at the far South end of the beach pumps out the beats.
Whilst at the smaller Paradise Tent (located in between the Paradise Arena and the Drop-Inn) there are various international guest DJs playing various genres of dance orientated music.
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The Rock
 Located next to Paradise on the hill at the furthest southern point on a rock! Whilst you dance to the funky tunes you can get a great views across Haad-rin beach!
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Drop-In Club
 Located at the bottom of SeaGarden Soi access road down to the beach (Backpackers Information Centre is located at top of the road opposite the Large Colourful Sea Garden Archway). Drop-in Club is very popular as it bangs out tunes everyone knows and you can stand upstairs on the balcony for great views of the party!
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Zoom Club
 Next to Drop-in, playing trance to the masses!
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Vinyl Club
 A very popular choice with its pumping techno & trance - it has recently combined with Zoom bar to become Zoom-Vinyl.
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Cactus Bar
 Located virtually in the middle of the beach playing more 'middle of the road' type radio friendly tunes. This bar along with Drop-In are the two most popular on the beach.
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Orchid
 If you like your Drum & Base then this is some of the best!
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Tommys
 Located up the top end of the beach and the trance experience is to be found here with its day-glo decorations!
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Full Moon Warm Up Parties
Same-Same Lodge
 This place REALLY ROCKS with its non techno/no trance policy! Scandanavian run and they are a truely mad bunch with everyone up on the tables going crazy with the best shooters(try the 'Fishermans'!) on Koh Phangan! Expect crazy games, crazy people, crazy atmosphere and the best Full Moon Buffet on the island, from 7pm onwards!
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Warm Up Bar
 As you walk up from Haad-rin Pier you will pass the Warm Up Bar. A popular place to get yourself in the mood with its resident international DJ. Chilled out and super funky tunes!
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Outback Bar
Just before the Warm Up Bar and close to the pier. A place to hang out, meet your mates and relax before heading to the Full Moon Party beach.
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Reggae House
 The name says it all! A great chilled out atmosphere!
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Full Moon After Hour Parties
Backyard Pub
This is where all those 24 hour party people head off to once the sun rises after Full Moon! The Backyard Party starts kicking after breakfast and is a must if you want to experience the Full Moon to its full!
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Baan Sabai
Baan Sabai After Hour Party directly in Baan Tai village! After EVERY FMP, Half Moon, Black Moon or Jungle Moon Party the After Hour Chill Out Party takes place. NO ENTRANCE FEE!!
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Daily Currency Rates |
| Euro € |
42.26 THB |
| Canadian Dollar $ |
31.40 THB |
| Britsh Pound £ |
50.69 THB |
| AU Dollar |
29.20 THB |
| SG Dollar |
23.81 THB |
| HK Dollar |
4.17 THB |
| JPN YEN |
0.38 THB |
| CHF |
31.14 THB |
| US Dollar $ |
32.40 THB |
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| updated: 31 Jul 2010! |
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Party Zone Dates |
Next Party Zone event at Koh Phangan Paradise Island is coming soon ... |
Full Moon Party
24 Aug. 2010 |
Half Moon Party
3&16 Aug. 2010 |
Black Moon Party
10 Aug. 2010 |
More details about
Party Dates Koh Phangan
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