2010-03-30T03:48:45+00:00 hotelATM http://hotelATM.com/info/about.htm no-reply@hotelATM.com tag:hotel-travel-phangan.com,blog-3233 6 1 25 tag:hotel-travel-phangan.com,blog-3233.post-3557 2010-03-30T03:48:45+00:00

Religion plays a large role in regular life in Koh Phangan. Major religions in Koh Phangan influence the way of life, not only in Koh Phangan, but also throughout Thailand. The major religions in Koh Phangan are Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism and Catholicism. The major religions in Koh Phangan should be known to those traveling to the island before touring the area because their religions shape their culture and their culture shapes their behaviors.

tag:hotel-travel-phangan.com,blog-3233.post-3699 2010-03-29T04:48:45+00:00

With all of the parties and festivals happening in Koh Phangan each month, it can be easy to overlook the Songkran Festival in Koh Phangan. It is actually one of the largest festivals in the world and Thailand's largest yearly festival. The festival is held each April and is three days long. The festival is also known as the water festival of Songkran and residents and tourist's flock to the grounds to participate in this celebration of the Thai new year.

tag:hotel-travel-phangan.com,blog-3233.post-3623 2010-03-27T04:48:45+00:00

Many people go to Koh Phangan, the island paradise just off of Thailand, in order to experience tropical vacations and honeymoons. However, when travel brochures tell about Koh Phangan, locals that reside there year round are often not mentioned. The Koh Phangan locals live both in the city and in rural areas, such as the mountainous forest.

tag:hotel-travel-phangan.com,blog-3233.post-3616 2008-12-09T10:00:02+00:00

Koh Phangan history is a rich, vibrant topic that deserves to be explored if you're headed to the island in the near future. The island, which sits in the Gulf of Thailand in the south eastern portion, is now famous for attractions such as the Full Moon Party and Haad Rin Beach, but Koh Phangan history runs much deeper.

tag:hotel-travel-phangan.com,blog-3233.post-3560 2008-12-09T10:00:02+00:00

Koh Phangan, much like any other place in the world has cultural rules that those visiting should know at least a little about. Koh Phangan cultural rules should be known by those visiting the island because not knowing them could end up causing problems, not only with insulting the locals but with the police as well (legal issues).

tag:hotel-travel-phangan.com,blog-3233.post-3658 2007-12-05T06:01:05+00:00

Several resorts and restaurants have Koh Phangan art galleries that display local artists' works. Koh Phangan art is very important and original works can be found in many places on the island. Local artists are encouraged to display their works by presenting them to large audiences that patronize the bars and restaurants on Koh Phangan.