KOH PHANGAN, THAILAND First Impressions in 2024 - How is it Now?
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- čas přidán 23. 02. 2024
- In this vlog, I show you how Koh Phangan, Thailand is now in 2024! Watch until the end to see how everything is on this magical island like the cost of living, development, lifestyle, activities, beaches, food, and accommodation options!
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Edit: Another option is to fly to Surat Thani and take bus & ferry from there!
Hi, do you need a license to rent a bike? Because some people said license is required but some people said no need...
@@ShekinahGrace111 No one ever asked for it from me here, but probably a good idea to still have it just in case
@@JooseTheNomad Got it! Thanks!
The apartment looks nice do you have a link
@@ShekinahGrace111 Was going to ask the same thing... Do you know what's the best way to get an International Driving Permit in the US? I've seen different things online so was wondering if you had any insight. Thanks!
Yo I am the guy that you met at the gym with the cold bath and the sauna.
I have to say that Koh Phangan is way too busy at the moment( february March ), you are never alone, there is always noise somewhere, people are coming to get waisted and party. Scooter everywhere, a lot of pollution from the different vehicules. I will not recommand if you want to have quiet cool vacation tbh.
Thanks for the video
Heyyy brooo I had to leave running from sauna as I was late from meeting😄 Text me on Instagram! And yeah it's surprisingly busy now.. The North side is more quiet tho it's pretty nice to live here but then need to drive all the time to the town.. I still love it but need to find the peaceful spots haha!
And to be fair, it's waaaaay more peaceful here than for example in Bali(even during low season) so everything is relative😄
Whens a better time with less tourists but weather still sunny ?? June-August ???
@@Belv6 probably anytime outside of major homiday seasons!
@@JooseTheNomad i was just gonna ask how it is vs bali. i was in phangan in late sept and it was almost dead. after everyone went home from full moon i was like what.. zen beach had some people but not crazy amount (at least it seemed from quick bike ride, i didnt go around too much didnt have time) but haad rin was dead.
phangan is a vibe when there are parties every day and enough people to go to them, like before covid. not sure if its back to that. Protip u can see some decent corals in phangan i saw some around lighthouse beach resorts
Great video Joose! I moved to Bali 4 months ago and I was planning to visit Koh Phangan tomorrow for a couple of weeks. Last minute, I decided to leave that trip for the low season. I’m going to Malasya instead. I can’t wait to visit Thailand in the rainy season. Less crowds and probably more affordable. Thanks so much for the video! 😊
Thank you! Yes it can be nicer that way😊
We visited Koh Phangan at the end of January, and it has become our new favourite island! We stayed around the North West of the island, and it was amazing! Not busy at all, beautiful beaches, great atmosphere! We loved it so much
Yeah it's really amazing🙏🏽
Same here! I was there in January and have booked to go back in November as I only had two weeks to visit several islands. Koh Phangan, Koh Tao and Koh Samui are on my list this time, I can’t wait! Btw anyone wanting to avoid the full moon madness check the dates! We just missed it last time and it was lovely and quiet ☺️
@@deborahwyndham-lewis5188 That's a really good point about checking the dates for the full moon parties! We were there when they were not happening, that would explain the chill atmosphere. :) Have an amazing time going back to Koh Pha-ngan! We also went to Koh Tao and Koh Samui, but Koh Pha-ngan was just our favourite place to be 🩷
I fell I love with this island in 2001 when I lived in a 120b a night wooden hut in Woktum Bay. I’ve been back a few times over the years and it has evolved at the same pace as the rest of the country. Thailand is a popular destination, 50 million tourists a year, so it will change and it looks like it is doing it well and keeping the paradise island vibe alive
Thank you for the great video. Koh Phangan is my favourite island as well. I have spent many winters in Chiang Mai + Koh Phangan and cannot wait to go back again!
Thanks! That's amazing😊🙏🏽
Love your videos! keep it up!🌴☀🥰
Thanks so much😊🙏🏽
Very beautiful there! Love the beaches and palm trees! Nice apartment also and worth it! Have fun!
Yes indeed, I think so too! Thank you🙏🏽
OMG , WOW, Fantastic video and editing. The drone makes it amazing
Thanks so much😊🙏🏽
Great video! thanks!
Thanks🙏🏽
You motivate me to work harder to visit this paradise
Enjoy my friend ❤
Awesome, you can do it! Thank you🙏🏽
Thank you buddy !!
Ur welcome!
This island is amazing! Hope to visit soon 😍
Yeah highly recommended😍🙏🏽
So beautiful and cozy island !
Yes it's amazing!
Welcome to Thailand, Awesome video!!!
Thanks so much!
In Canggu at the moment and Bali for a few more weeks checking out your recommendations! Then on to Thailand 🤙
Awesome man, enjoy🙏🏽
One thing that you've really mastered is the rhythm in your videos. Too many vlogs / digital nomad videos are either too fast and you feel like watching a commercial or it's inconsistent with some parts being too slow and I end up clicking out. Kudos for that. Is Phangan suitable for cars ? I live in Chiang Mai and thinking of coming down with my pets...
Thanks so much! Great to see someone noticing the efforts I put to the flow haha🙏🏽 Yeah the roads are good for cars, there's looots of big pickup trucks here.
Nice tour Broo
Thanks bro!
I loved when that dog just came in the frame when you were talking about how busy it was. I’m sure he also trying to find people to do activities with!
😂😂 yeah he wanted to contribute to the topic!
What a beautiful island! Thank you for the wonderful tour!
My pleasure😊🙏🏽
This Island is so much beautiful ❤ I would love to visit someday.
I highly recommend! 🌴
Joose ! it is amazing video . I plan to stay in Koh Phan Ngan for a month this October and Book your airbnb you suggested on your video.
Thanks so much! It can be quite rainy in October you know that right?
Can highly recommend the bar/restaurant "Ocean Vibes". It's my most favorite! I will call this island home starting in August this year. Getting a child there in September 👼🏼
Sounds good man🙏🏽
Another great quality video 🙏
What microphone/camera do you film with ?
Thanks man! Iphone 15 pro with DJI Mic :)
Thanks
its crazy to see KPG that busy... i have been there during 2021/2022, of course it was different times but i believe now it would be too much for me LOL
Yeah last year everything started to get soooo busy, people finally traveling a lot😄
Malibu beach is very nice I liked it there.
Yeah I loved it!
Loooove your videos on CZcams and just found your beautiful instagram feed too.
What 🎙️ mic do you use in your CZcams videos? It looks like a Bluetooth right? It seams really good to block out other sounds and I would love to get something similar🙏
Thank you in advance
Linda
Thanks for all the helpful videos. I was wondering what gear you use to make your videos?
My pleasure! I use iphone 15 pro and DJI mic :)
@@JooseTheNomad Thanks so much!
was there last year, Zen Beach is a cool vibe at sunset 🌅 then I extended my visa and stayed on Koh Tao for 4 weeks. 🏝
There's something spiritual going on there right? Oh nice Koh Tao was good for long stay?🙊
@@JooseTheNomad yeah lots of drums and acroyoga, on Koh Tao I like the pub crawl and snorkeling, all I need :)
@@kintaro_f hahha yeah it seems to have that vibe!
Wow, Koh Phangan looks so different. I was there about 25 years ago, there was virtually no resorts. We stayed in a beach bungalow for about a dollar a night. Still looks lovely though.
Hahaha yes very different!
1989 about a dollar a night
Hey Joose, very good video and super useful for me. Last year I stayed a few days in Koh Samui and Koh Tao. This year I'm planning one month workation on Koh Phangan from March 20th :). Any tips in terms of accommodation for one month? I checked AirBnb and it is quite expensive I would say, even compare to Koh Samui for the same period. I follow also some Facebook groups but have a feeling that it's mostly for people that are already on the island. Any other ideas? How did you find yours?
Thank tou! I found it on Airbnb and yeah noticed the same. What I do in Bali is that I look for places on Airbnb, Agoda, and Google Maps and then message them directly for a better monthly price. Maybe the same could work here😊
Hi. I’m thinking of doing a sub trip now I’m going Bali for 3 weeks and I’m thinking of going there. Idk best route as far as making air arrangements from Bali. How many days you recommend a week?
nice!
Thanks!
any good insights on what the weather might be like in June? lonely planet says that the area lower gulf is hot and dry in april-june
Hey, do you have any videos about the best beaches snorkeling in Koh Phangan? If not, could you share some tips with us about that please? I'm going in 2 weeks! 😆
Amazing, and very beautiful place. I wonder why we skipped this place while we were in Thailand
Yeah it's the most beautiful island in Thailand in my opinion😍 It's not so well known for other than full-moon parties I guess!
A nice bike makes a huge difference in Thailand. Yamaha xmax with akrapovic exhaust makes it very enjoyable to stay 15min from the centre area 😆
I was on the island 11 years ago. Had a wonderful experience and made many long term friends. Loved the nature and the open healing vibes. Question, what laptop and phone do you use? I need to upgrade both before I start traveling again very soon.. most likely back to Thailand for a while. 🙂🌴🥥
Awesome! I use Macbook Pro and iphone 15 Pro, works very well😊 Enjoy!
Thanks for that!@@JooseTheNomad
Can you pls share the details of the apartment you stayed at? Tia
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Thanks
What's the kind of place you can get in the lower end around March-July? Also how's the vibe and weather around that time? :)
Love the nature. I hope they don’t sell the land to businesses for commercialism and preserve the island the way it is.
Yeah I hope they keep the development in check! I heard they don't allow big chains here which is good!
Ugh, definitely will go there. 🤩It’s wonderful.
We gonna fly to Bangkok on Friday night. Then Phuket and we gonna stay in Koh Samui for a week.
I got the permit for a drone, hopefully, we can get a few nice shots like you have. Thanks for the idea. 🤩😎🌴
Enjoy😍🙏🏽🌴
What is the name of main town in north side area? Near Malibu beach and other?
which resort is that? You haven't mentioned the name.
Awesome vdo 🤍What is the name of the Airbnb place you booked
Gorgeous footage. What camera do you use?
Thanks! Iphone 15 pro :)
@@JooseTheNomad Wow. Cool. When you film yourself, do you use the iPhone's front camera or the selfie camera? If the front camera, how do you see the shot? A little mirror, or an Apple watch strapped to the back, or just guess? Thanks.
@@JooseTheNomad Also, do you fly your own drone to get those drone shots? What kind of drone do you use? Thanks.
@@earnheartgold thanks! I always use the wide-angle, it's a skill that has developed during the past years to get the compositiom right most of the time haha
@@earnheartgold yea I use DJI Air 3 nowadays, it's awesome drone but quite big to carry. So, I would recommend getting the newest Mini!
what was the place called you stayed at the apartment looks beautiful an how much was it
what is the name of hotel ?
I just wish there was surfing!!!
Haha yeah the only thing missing😄 There's wake boarding tho!!
How is the name of the apartment?
Heello nice video .how did you booked the apartment .please provide some details thanks.
On Airbnb :)
Hey Joose,do u need a license for the Skooter?Thailand looks like heaven ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I guess but no one has never asked for it here tbh😄 yeah it is amazing😍
ใบขับขี่สากลใช้ได้ครับ จับได้ทุกประเทศยกเว้นเวียดนามตำรวจจะจับต่างชาติ แต่ประเทศไทยไม่มีปัญหาครับมีใบขับขี่สากลก็ขับได้ทุกที่ แต่ถึงจะไม่มีก็ขับได้เหมือนกัน
Where would you recommend visiting for a digital nomad from August to December to still have decent weather ?? Help would be much appreciated!!!
I'd choose Bali for sure!
What is the name of the apartment provider? :)
0:58 The dog was like, "What do you mean there are more PEOPLE to do activities with?" 😂
😂😂😂🙏🏽
If you could choose 1 place to retire in at 50 where would it be?
hey, do you recommend koh samui or koh phangan? in termsof prices and things to do
For me, Koh Phangan seemed always so much better. Samui is more commercial.
I was there in 1998. Different world then.
Haha yeah I'm sure!
I'll wait till mid April, high season hell hole now.
It's much less busy that time?😊
Hi, I’m from Taiwan, we got 30 days visa-exempt entry to Thailand. Do you know if I could extend the visa after the 30 days expired in Koh Phangan? I learned that there is Tourist Visa for 60 days ( but in your video mention 30 days one)
Usually any visas can be extended in the immigration office :)
Could you please comment - how it's about LOW TIDE there (how it affects your stay, maybe the best beach which is not affected..)? as i can see in Tide TimeTable its 2PM -low tide and high tide ~4 am (so the biggest water in the middle of the night...=(
Thanks!
The tide is always changing, not always like that. Malibu beach & Koh Ma are fine during low tide :)
I rewatched your 2022/2023 Koh Phangan video recently and looked for Airbnb options near to where you stayed and noticed they were a lot more money than what you mentioned in your previous video. A crazy price hike! Do you really think it's to do with a different time of year (November/December vs February/March) or do you think its simply inflation? Do you happen to know what your Airbnb rental is charging for November/December 2024 as a comparison? Also, what is your preferred time of year to visit for weather, November/December or February/March?
It was same last year when I asked for this time they said this price so yeah I think it's just about the season but maybe also some places generally have risen the prices🤔 Weather is definitely so much nicer now, almost all the time sunny and not too hot. But it's also way more busy here now😅
@@JooseTheNomad Thanks. It looks like you were there last 2 weeks of November and first 2 weeks of December in 2022? Was there much rain during that time as I'm reading it can rain 13 (Nov) - 17 (Dec) days a month?
unfortunately i dont believe it is so much about the season anymore. from what i read in facebook groups etc the prices went up more or less in generel (even though there might be a small difference in season still)
@@damo5791 yeah something like that! It was very rainy & cloudy tbh... I don't know if it's like that every year but yeah it wasn't the best🤔 We got sunny days too but I'd say it was like one or two days in a week!
@@evabruchhaus6741 Yeah it's probably true generally. Always depends om place tho, chance to find good deals is always there😊
Is it also great to visit it in early april? till around 18 april
Yes should be good!
love that it seems vegan friendly :)
Yeah it's very vegan friendly😊
It used to be my favorite spot in the world, 15years ago. The magic and appeal is long gone for me… the last 2 times I came to that island, it was getting to busy and expensive. The time of the bamboo hut facing the sunset on the sea for 400thb has been erased with greed once again.
I agree. Do you know of a place where this vibe still exists today? I'm looking for that.
north korea
I understand where you are coming from but I think the huge number of locals who have been lifted out of poverty by the development of the island and infrastructure would probably disagree with you.
Its necessarily greed it’s simply supply and demand
Do you know of a good alternative?
Thanks for the video! Is it easy to get around without renting a scooter?
My pleasure! No it's not really😅
@@JooseTheNomad hahaha fair. Looking for a spot just for a week to get sunburnt and have some nightlife.
@@kasiainwonderland I guess Haad Rin then! I think there you don't need a scooter
@@JooseTheNomad thanks so much for the suggestion, going to check it out! :D
@@kasiainwonderland that's where the full moon party is! There's boat to Haad Yuan also which is reslly nice beach
What area is that where the gym and cafes are??
Hin Kong road :)
Srithanu is not the main town on KPG ...its Thongsala .
I said main town to stay as tourist :)
The crowd seems to be pretty young, how would I fit in as a 58 year old?
Thanks 🙏
There's people all ages here😊
You b fine. I'm 60. Was no problem.
Can you surf there ? Or somewhere near by
No :/ That's the negative about this place
What place would you recommend for someone who wants to live cheaply, healthy and work on their business full-time for about 8 months? Was thinks of Chiang Mai, but maybe it gets boring quite quickly?
Da Nang would be the cheapest and still really nice! Canggu also a good option :)
@@JooseTheNomad Really like Canggu for the community aspect and all the things you can do, but it got quite expensive ore not? Da Nang is good, but for me max a month
@@leeleefu2137 Same! More expensive than Da Nang yea but still one of the best value for money place I'd say! Just need to dig deep to find a good deal for accommodation!
@@JooseTheNomad What about Chiang Mai?
@@leeleefu2137 I never have been so interested in it tbh.
Does grab,bolt available?phone data roaming working fine there
Not available here. Yes mobile data wlrks well, 5g!
@JooseTheNomad last qns so how to travel from point to point.only rent bike with no license/experience?
@@alextay2543 rent a car or scooter!
the dog hahahahh
😂😂
Onkos äijällä moottoripyöräkortti? Lukenut että moni ajaa sielä skoottereilla ilman tarvittavia lupia. Thaimaassa kuulemma monet skootterit 150cc ja niiden ajamiseen tarvitaan moottoripyöräkortti eikä niitä saisi ajaa B kortilla.
Ei täällä sellasia ole kyselty😄
is it still possible to stay 3-4 months with the new visa rules ? 🏝
What new rules?😊
I used to get visa for 90 days first, and after that I had to make it longer by 90 days. Now it seems like 30 days is the limit ?
@@bjornragnarsson8230 yeah the visa on arrival seems to be just 30 now and extensions every 30 days to my knowledge, but still can stay for long!
Of course it is mostly tourist. But tourists are the most interesting people in the world.
Is Koh Phangan nice to visit during Mid to Late August??!
I don't think the weather would be so good
You should have met polli-molli-phangan at there lol
What's that?😆
What kind of microphone is that. ?
DJI Mic :)
@@JooseTheNomad which one I’m thinking of getting one.
@@Jessiejadeabundance "DJI Mic"😄 So the first one that they made for mobile phones. The second one should be better pick right now!
This is insanely expensive apartment imo. Ok it is quite luxurious, but middle of nowhere... What would Haad Rin cost?
It's next to the nicest beach and many restaurant here too :) But yeah very expensive now... Not sure you can check :)
Very stress in high season.. really
Stress?
From which country are you from?
Finland :)
@@JooseTheNomad Kitos. Jag är svensk som du ser på bilden. Lovely channel 💕
@@Malin031 I don't speak swedish hahah! Thank you🙏🏽
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Sabang and Rabiah in Aceh-Sumatra, Indonesia is way better for me
Why?😊
You live there long term?
I stayed in Ko Phangan in 1992. I don’t recognise this place at all.
I can imagine
Doggo had not got a care in the world :)
Hahaha yea only patrolling the beach👀
What a life.....the dogs , not yours LOL ;) enjoy your content bro , greetings from Ireland @@JooseTheNomad
@@TranquilDji thank you😊🙏🏽
Dude sadly the reason the place is getting expensive is because of people like you, who think that 55 dollars for the gym and 8 dollars for breakfast is acceptable! Jeez man it’s Thailand. If you are willing to pay it they will happily charge it. Nowt to do with tourists, it’s remote workers that are ruining things I’m afraid.
What?😄 The prices are the same as before they haven't really changed? Why remote workers are ruining things may I ask? There's way more tourists than remote workers and tourists usually pay anything for things as they're just visiting shortly, people staying longwr care more about savings.
@@JooseTheNomad haven’t really changed? You are apparently insane. They have very much changed. And you have literally made a video clearly displaying how you are willing to pay western prices on Thailand 🤷♂️ you have unpicked your own argument. Paying 8 dollars for breakfast in Thailand is madness. You may not think so but you’re wrong I’m afraid. It is literally people like you making the prices so ridiculous. It’s Thailand ffs! I’m sure you’re breakfast looks great on instagram, but it ain’t worth 8 dollar.
That’s what 🙄
Is it permissible to have sex in Thailand in general, and is it permissible to drink alcohol? This question has been on my mind for a long time
Why wouldn't it be?😄
What happened to your gf?
They broke up!!!read between the lines,duh!!!
@@fayk5093sorry i kinda saw it coming, she did not look to happy in his last Vlogs
Perfect place to go after you get rid of your Filipina.
bla bla bla...now which massage parlor is the best?
Dude your using too much filter ..the sand is not that white😂
There's no filter🙈 When it's sunny it's like that on those beaches😊
Where sewage meets sea 😂
Don't get me wrong, Ko Penang is unreal. It's an expensive. But it's no heaven.
What?😄
all in all far from being the cheap Thailand that I was familiar with. prices are western, very little Thai culture on the island
For sure different than before, but not sure if I'd agree. Prices definitely a lot cheaper than in western countries. I was just watching Muay Thai last night and felt the culture strongly😊
11:30 is that jesus?
😂😂😂😂😂😂
its all tourists now the thai people there are now the foreigners 😂
Nice your spending big money but getting a lot of bang for your buck.
Yes that's true!
Please please learn some more vocabulary. Awesome/nice are not the only words that exist. It's unwatchable like this
Please teach me :)