After at the 27. October from the military government all parties on Koh Phangan were banned, we received many inquiries about which events will take place during the high season.
It has finally been clarified by the government, which makes us here Updates to the parties on Koh Phangan can announce.
Party zone Koh Phangan
Since the 27. October were all events except for the monthly ones Full Moon Party banned by the Governor of Suratthani Province. Although some venues continued to be open, there was no government approval for any parties except the Full Moon Party. As official justification security concerns were mentioned.
In November, organizers and the government met, as the former were of course interested in reopening their events.
Compromise: party zone Koh Phangan
Under new, stricter conditions, the government has now agreed to allow parties on Koh Phangan again. Haad Rin has now been declared the official “party zone” and all events in this area of the island are allowed to take place as usual.
Also, the adjacent town of Ban Tai may hold parties, as far as the requirements of the government are met. These include security personnel, camera surveillance, lighted entrances, designated emergency exits and separate toilets for men and women. Haad Rin and Ban Tai are famous parties like the Sramanora Waterfall Party, Half Moon Party, Jungle Experience, MAYA, Ban Sabai and many more.
Events that take place outside this area may open, but are legally treated as bars, so they must close at night at 2.
Each event requires a (one-time) approval from the government, but is then entitled to host monthly or weekly events. To what extent will ultimately be controlled whether parties outside these zones, such as the popular ones Pirates Bar Party, close to the specified curfew, remains to be seen.
Some very popular parties, such as the Eden Garden Party Tuesdays and Saturdays as well Guy's bar Fridays are canceled until further notice.
We hope to have created some clarity with this article, what tourists and locals can expect in the high season on Koh Phangan 2014! What do you think of the new rules and requirements for the parties on Koh Phangan?
Update 05. April 2015:
From Easter Sunday, April 05.04.2015, 2, all parties on Koh Phangan are again prohibited. The only exception is the Full Moon Party. The reason given was the increasing noise pollution for the local population. A time frame has not been given for the time being, but a permanent discontinuation of even large events such as Half Moon and Jungle Experience seems unlikely due to the huge loss of sales. (The only official document at the moment does not contain any details about the exact new regulations; perhaps only the existing “curfew” at XNUMX a.m. will be enforced for the time being... We will keep you updated!
Current situation 2017:
Currently “everything is the same” on Koh Phangan, meaning parties and events have been taking place again for some time. Some events outside of those declared Party zone Haad Rin and Baan Tai are gone, but there is still enough choice. All parties 2017.
