Arrived Koh Phangan few days ago, long old journey, overnight train 2nd class down to surat thani,ferry over to islands all in all bout 20 hours. Cream Crackered. Ok so home of the legendary full moon party, were staying on Haad Rin Nok a wicked beach, white sand blue sea the usual paradise. However it does have its down sides, like the crazy fish/sea b******s that sting the hell out of you when you go in deeper than your knees. Youve been warned it is seriously painful. During the day every one chills out playing volleyball and what not and its idylic. COme night time its a different kettle of fish, the beech explodes, loudest sound stystems ive ever heard (thats loud) brixton academy aint nothing. Thousands of people raving through the night. Chosen poisen on offer a childs bucket filled with a bottle of the local rum with either red bull or coke top it off with a few straws and there you have instant raver juice. one other warning watch out for the fire show at the drop in bar they look like professionals. THEY ARE NOT. i saw about 4 people get a flaming ball on the head during a show so dangerous watch out. oh and the huts in the hills are crap they look wkd but arent. stay on the beach