Koh Phangan guide
🇹🇭 Packing List
What to pack for Koh Phangan
In April, Koh Phangan is typically hot, expect showers (26 to 34°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Koh Phangan essentials
- Modest outfits that cover shoulders and knees for town and religious sites
- Swimwear for the resort or beach only, cover up in town
- Sarong or shawl for temple visits
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Very light, breathable cotton or linen clothing
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle
- Light rain jacket or poncho
- Compact umbrella
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS (7 days)
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Insect / mosquito repellent
- After-sun lotion
- Bottled water only. Cooked food from busy stalls is safe. Full Moon Party area — avoid pre-made drinks from strangers.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type A/B/C/O, 220V.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Local currency: Thai Baht (THB)
Local know-how
- Local SIM: Thai SIM from Ko Samui or mainland. DTAC/AIS. Good 4G on main roads.
- Scooter rental: pre-inspect the bike and photograph any damage — overcharging for pre-existing scratches is common
Trip gear
- Heat — go easy
- Dry bag for valuables