Koh Phangan Transport Articles by hotelATM2010-03-30T03:48:45+00:00hotelATMhttp://hotelATM.com/info/about.htmno-reply@hotelATM.comtag:hotel-travel-phangan.com,blog-323311125Phangan Motorbiking Tipstag:hotel-travel-phangan.com,blog-3233.post-35492010-03-30T03:48:45+00:00It is common for tourists to rent motorcycles while they are in Thailand; whether they have ridden one before or not. This is especially true of tourists on Koh Phangan. However, a lot of people make the mistake of thinking that because it is a small island, riding a motorbike will be easy and safe. This is not the case; many people have accidents because they do not listen to advice. The following are some helpful tips which should be heeded if you are considering renting a motorbike while you are staying on Koh Phangan.Getting to Phangan by VIP bustag:hotel-travel-phangan.com,blog-3233.post-36892010-03-29T04:48:45+00:00Koh Phangan is a popular holiday destination located off the coast of the Gulf of Thailand. There are a number of different options to choose from with regards to traveling there but if you are on tight budget, the best way is by road. A number of buses make the route from Bangkok to Surat Thani every day, allowing passengers to make onward connections by ferry.Getting to Koh Phangan by Railtag:hotel-travel-phangan.com,blog-3233.post-36882010-03-27T04:48:45+00:00Because Koh Phangan is a busy island, it is often easy to find ways to get onto the island with little hassle. Getting to Koh Phangan by rail is one of the more popular choices because it is quick, it takes little local knowledge and the price is cheaper than most boats or planes. Here's a quick guide to getting to Koh Phangan by rail.Phangan GAP Adventurestag:hotel-travel-phangan.com,blog-3233.post-36842008-12-09T10:00:05+00:00Koh Phangan is fast becoming the gem in Thailand's tourism crown and people the world over are discovering the tropical beauty that permeates the area. If you are thinking of sampling the extravagantly verdant jungles of Koh Phangan, you needn't look further than Koh Phangan GAP Adventures because it is the ultimate connection to Koh Phangan. With offices all over the world, Koh Phangan GAP Adventures is in the forefront of tourist package provision. Their friendly staff is well acquainted with Koh Phangan and can offer many packages and traveling tips.Phangan Intrepid Traveltag:hotel-travel-phangan.com,blog-3233.post-36852008-12-09T10:00:05+00:00Now that Koh Phangan is the place to go for the ultimate tropical getaway, you need to know how you can get there. Koh Phangan Intrepid Travel is the foremost travel package provider when it comes to helping travelers experience the natural wonder of Koh Phangan. Koh Phangan Intrepid Travel focuses on Asian destinations and provides their clients with the utmost in service and vacation experiences.Koh Phangan Traveltag:hotel-travel-phangan.com,blog-3233.post-36862008-12-09T10:00:05+00:00Koh Phangan is a tropical island paradise nestled away in the Gulf of Thailand that is fast becoming the gem in Thailand's tourism industry. With white sand beaches that stretch along the shores that meet bottle blue waters, Koh Phangan is a tropical dreamland just begging to be discovered, and Koh Phangan Travel can help you do it.Transportation in Koh Phangantag:hotel-travel-phangan.com,blog-3233.post-36872008-12-09T10:00:03+00:00Those traveling to Koh Phangan may be interested to know about the basic transportation options available, which are quite different from most other countries. First, to get onto the island, most people opt to fly. The closest airport is on Koh Samui (a sister island to Koh Phangan). Flights often shoot from Bangkok daily. From the airport, it is only a short boat ride over to the island, which is one of the more popular methods of transportation in Koh Phangan.Public Transporttag:hotel-travel-phangan.com,blog-3233.post-35192008-12-09T10:00:03+00:00On the subject of free transportation, many of the hotels will quite happily arrange transport for you between their property and where the ferry lands. Between this and the Songthaew service, you can see quite a bit of Koh Phangan without having to worry about a car hire.Koh Phangan Public Transportation Optionstag:hotel-travel-phangan.com,blog-3233.post-36902008-12-09T10:00:02+00:00In most places, public transportation is avoided at all costs. It is often dirty, unpleasant and many of the people you ride with will be as well. However, Koh Phangan public transportation options are much better than most other foreign countries, and cleanliness is one of their top priorities. There are a few Koh Phangan public transportation options you have available to you, including mini-buses, a public bus system and taxi services on the island.Driving on Koh Phangantag:hotel-travel-phangan.com,blog-3233.post-35202008-12-09T09:00:05+00:00Driving in and around Koh Phangan can take a little getting used to if you have never done it before. In fact, we suggest that you let someone else drive you around for a while before attempting it on your own. Having said that, if you are a Thailand driving veteran, you will find that a car and a good map will open all of Koh Phangan to you. Happy driving.How to Get to Koh Phangantag:hotel-travel-phangan.com,blog-3233.post-35542007-12-08T05:00:09+00:00Koh Phangan is an island in the Gulf of Thailand, popular with tourists and backpackers. Being an island, the only way to actually reach it is by boat; but there a number of different alternatives before you get on the ferry.