Thanks again - very helpful
But re booking - surely you would book in advance at a busy time like New Year 
I am Little Miss Organised - I think I would have heart palpitations going somewhere and not having accomodation booked 
Thailand (Koh Phangan) - foa who's been
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Thanks again - very helpful
But re booking - surely you would book in advance at a busy time like New Year I am Little Miss Organised - I think I would have heart palpitations going somewhere and not having accomodation booked Hey B,
No, seriously, there really is no need to book. You could perhaps book something in Samui for when you are due to arrive, for maybe a night or two, that way you dont have to worry about finding somewhere when you arrive.
But personally, i wouldnt bother. There's so many places to stay in and around that part of Thailand, that by booking over here, you'll be paying through the nose, just for the sake of it.
And its exciting finding somewhere when you arrive, it means youhave to explore!!
take the plunge, and dont worry, there'll be **** loads of accomadation! : )
No, seriously, there really is no need to book. You could perhaps book something in Samui for when you are due to arrive, for maybe a night or two, that way you dont have to worry about finding somewhere when you arrive.
But personally, i wouldnt bother. There's so many places to stay in and around that part of Thailand, that by booking over here, you'll be paying through the nose, just for the sake of it.
And its exciting finding somewhere when you arrive, it means youhave to explore!!
take the plunge, and dont worry, there'll be **** loads of accomadation! : )
Ibiza-girlie
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well babs i know hoe u feel, id like the same thing for late sept. but lets face it, it aint gonna happen he he
- im probably just going to arrive and go wtih the flow.
- im probably just going to arrive and go wtih the flow.Ancient People
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If she wants to stay in one of the cool resorts on Koh Phangan, its a MUST to book, especially round newyear. Even hippie hang outs like Sanctuary will be full. Plus staying on Samui, I dont recommand. Its a beautiful island, despite the developments but its the sort of tourist there you dont want to hang out with. Its the place for footieshirt wearing english beerboys, bikers, and old perv men. To compare with Ibiza, Samui is the San Antonio with its Westend, where Phangan more compares with Playa Den Bossa 8)
Shok Dee
Sorry mate, but that is complete and utter pretentious rubbish.
You are slandering the whole island community there cos of perhaps half a % of people that are there.
Like i mentioned earlier, i was in thailand for two months, mainly in Samui, and i did not come across a single english "beerboy", "footie shirt" or "biker"(?)
In fact, the people i met there were mainly people travelling alone and stopping through and i met some of the nicest people ive ever met there, far from your description of lagerlouts.
Anyway - B, like this Belgian person says, you may wanna look into pre booking, but i dont reckon its worth it - still, its your money!!!
have a great time, and dont listen to these pre-conceived ideas about Samui. Its got a starbucks and a pizza hut, so people tend to think its not as "remote" as they like... But then if you want remote, go Borneo!
Have a good one!
Thank you, I will probably book just for my own sanity
But have taken on board what you said Samui and we will spend some time there, thanks again 
Ancient People
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Hey Toms, I dont want this to end up in a yes-no competition but to say you didnt come across one lagerlout in 2 months I find highly remarkable. The two main tourists resorts on Samui are Lamai and Chaweng. Bophut, the fishermans village, is more of a tranquil place catering for couples and elderie, no pun intended as I like this area. Lamai altough a beautiful rather unspoiled beach (unlike the full of beachchairs umbrelleas etc of Chaweng) is full of girly bars, hard to find a decent place without facing the typical falang hanging out with thai girls and thats a fact. Chaweng is more diverse, has a fair amount of quality restaurants, cool cafes but the party scene is right in the middle of the girly bar area (Green Mango, even Mint) thats also a fact. So what kinda men visit these bars? Backpackers, people travelling alone? I think not. Wandering around in this area after sunset its pretty obvious whats going on there. I dont need to elaborate I hope. But you are right that I might have overgeneralized a bit, there is ofcourse decent travellers on Samui (like there are in San Antonio) but my point remains. Besides, I wasnt talking about remote, or authenique or whatever, its just the type of traveller I was talking about. I been to the Thai islands a dozen of times and every time I been on Samui it got even worse, including fights between groups of Brittish thugs. But I guess we all got our own perception so lets Barbie decide for herself.
Cheers
...and some from Sweden. My bf and I stayed at the Cocohut around the full moon in December 05 and liked the place -- not too fancy but nice anyhow. There are both bungalows and hostel types of rooms with shared bathrooms.
Even those turned out to be a luxury, because that month's fmp was cancelled because of too big waves so a lot of the action took place at the Back Yard (next to Cocohut). The toilets there were the most horrible in the world so it truly was a luxury to be able to use Cocohut's shared ones
The toilets there were the most horrible in the world so it truly was a luxury to be able to use Cocohut's shared ones
Thank you that's very useful to know
I think we are favouring one of the beach front bungalows at Cocohut so good to have more opinions, thanks
I visited Koh Pha Ngan a few times last year, each staying in a different place. First time I stayed on the west of the island, it's away from the main action but still a nice atmosphere in the area. I have stayed on Haad rin, which is horrible especially around full-moon time. although there were mirrors on all walls of the room which made for some interested times. 
I stayed on Tong Nai Pan, which is north-east, lovely part of the island, there are some resorts up on the beaches around there, and even the cheaper places seemed really nice. Probably the best beaches up there, and again a really nice atmosphere.
I also stayed on a beach about 3 miles from Haad rin at a place called Mac Bay, lovely people and a very quiet beach area.
Granted all the places I stayed were the cheapest in the area's but I did see what was to offer in most areas. I'd probably recommend the North-Eastern beaches for a quiet but fun atmostphere. You will find grubby travellers everywhere on the island, considering it is where the full-moon parties are held, just as you will find football hooligan British types everywhere on Ibiza..... just more concentrated in certain areas
I stayed on Tong Nai Pan, which is north-east, lovely part of the island, there are some resorts up on the beaches around there, and even the cheaper places seemed really nice. Probably the best beaches up there, and again a really nice atmosphere.
I also stayed on a beach about 3 miles from Haad rin at a place called Mac Bay, lovely people and a very quiet beach area.
Granted all the places I stayed were the cheapest in the area's but I did see what was to offer in most areas. I'd probably recommend the North-Eastern beaches for a quiet but fun atmostphere. You will find grubby travellers everywhere on the island, considering it is where the full-moon parties are held, just as you will find football hooligan British types everywhere on Ibiza..... just more concentrated in certain areas
Thank you that's very useful to know
I think we are favouring one of the beach front bungalows at Cocohut so good to have more opinions, thanks
thats were i stayed
its a good choice
and when you realise how ****ing out of the way you are ... you will be absolutely delighted you got the aircon and flushing toilets
well worth it
beware of full moon party
it becomes really menacing around that time
even though thats what i went for it was really horrible
thrills and spills.... can be found on the east of the island where you can only get by boat
IMHO thats were you want to be on full moon night and prolly new years eve n all
Ibiza-girlie
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ill let you know what i think when i have been there. im sure ill love it. reading bout it on net right now. looks great 2 me.
Hey Barbs,
What did you end up picking? My girlfriend shot down The Sanctuary, as well. She took one look at the website and said, "Snardy, this is supposed to be a relaxing vacation. I don't want to camp in the jungle with the bugs and lizards."
Wimps!
So I need to find us a nice romantic place, somewhat secluded. Not shabby, but not too expensive (i.e. USD $150/night or less)
What did you end up picking? My girlfriend shot down The Sanctuary, as well. She took one look at the website and said, "Snardy, this is supposed to be a relaxing vacation. I don't want to camp in the jungle with the bugs and lizards."
Wimps!
So I need to find us a nice romantic place, somewhat secluded. Not shabby, but not too expensive (i.e. USD $150/night or less)
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Hey Barbs,
What did you end up picking? My girlfriend shot down The Sanctuary, as well. She took one look at the website and said, "Snardy, this is supposed to be a relaxing vacation. I don't want to camp in the jungle with the bugs and lizards."
Wimps!
So I need to find us a nice romantic place, somewhat secluded. Not shabby, but not too expensive (i.e. USD $150/night or less)
We have gone for Coco Huts as they seemed to tick all the boxes for things we wanted.