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Full Moon Party - Party Guide |
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Website Exclusive: The true origin of The Famous Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan.
Niki Kursakul, an Australian national and the wife of Sutti Kursakul who started The Full Moon Party (FMP) has given an exclusive interview to www.backpackersthailand.com and she has informed us that we are the first website anywhere to interview her and give the true account of how the famous Full Moon party on Koh Phangan first began!
Niki says "It originally started way back around April or June 1988, by a local Thai called Sutti (her husband), who at the time was the owner of Paradise Bungalows, on Haad-rin Nok beach. Sutti organised a leaving party to celebrate an Australian backpacker's departure from the island which happened to be on the Full Moon night. They had such a wonderful night and it was so nice that it was agreed that they should do it again for the next full moon and it has continued every full moon thereafter". Niki also stated that "actually, this was not the first Full Moon party on Koh Phangan as they had parties in other parts of the island at that time but this was the first and original Full Moon Party on Haadrin Nok beach and it was Sutti who started it."
Backpackers Thailand would like to thank Niki for the interview and we are very grateful that at last the true origin of the Full Moon Party is now known.
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The Full Moon Party in Haadrin has now grown into the world's largest beach festival attracting tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world every month! |
There are many different DJ's at the bars on the Full Moon (Haad-rin Nok) beach playing everything from techno, trance, drum & bass and even radio friendly and rock music!. The number of visitors to the full moon party vary from around 5,000 in low season getting up to 30,000+ in high season.
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Haad-rin is continuously growing in size with an abundance of accommodations and lots of good bars, shops, restaurants and fantastic nightlife. |
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Full Moon Party Dates |
Tuesday 07 February 2012
Thursday 08 March 2012
Friday 06 April 2012
Saturday 05 May 2012
Tuesday 05 June 2012
Tuesday 03 July 2012
Saturday 04 August 2012
Saturday 01 September 2012
Sunday 30 September 2012
Tuesday 30 October 2012
Wednesday 28 November 2012
Tuesday 25 December 2012
Friday 28 December 2012
Monday 31 December 2012
Sunday 27 January 2013
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These days things have moved on a bit and now a 100 Baht charge has been introduced for those people not staying in central Haadrin (& not within the cordon of the Haarin barriers). If you arrive via taxi, boat or motorcycle you will have to pay! This fee has been introduced to help purchase equipment for cleaning Haadrin beach, security and to maintain the party in its current format.
There are now also Police road blocks on the vehicle access routes into Haadrin on Full Moon night and everyone is being searched for drugs. The local community, police and island officials have publically announced in the Bangkok Post newspaper that there is to be a crackdown on drugs on Koh Phangan to make the island 'drug free'. Our advice - do not purchase, carry or do any drugs on Haadrin beach on, or before Full Moon as there are plain clothed Police walking the beach undertaking drug arrests.
You should be aware of the problems but don't let this spoil your fun at the world famous Full Moon Party!
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The ultimate party zone! Regular pool parties and promotions from the now famous Drop In Club Bar crew. 5% Discount!
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On sunset beach - just 5 minutes walk to the Full Moon Party - affordable and perfect for groups that want to stay together.
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The original Full Moon Party bungalows - the place where it all started - you don't get any closer to the action that here.
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A family run bungalow on the peaceful sunset side of Haad Rin village. Only 10 minutes walk to the Full Moon Party. 5% Discount!
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On sunset beach - just 15 minutes walk to the Full Moon Party - only need to book 3 nights to enjoy the party. 10% Discount!
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Sound System on The Beach |
The Rock |
Located next to Paradise on the hill at the furthest southern point on a rock! Whilst you dance to the funky tunes you can get great views across Haad-rin beach! |
Paradise Bungalows |
This is where it all started over two decades ago! The main Paradise Arena at the far South end of the beach pumps out the beats. There are various international guest DJs playing various genres of dance orientated music. |
Drop In Bar |
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Located at the bottom of Seagarden Soi access road down to the beach (Backpackers Information Centre is located at top of the road opposite the Large Colourful Sea Garden Archway). Drop-in Club is very popular as it bangs out radio friendly tunes everyone knows and you can stand upstairs on the balcony for great views of the party! |
Zoom Bar |
Next to Drop-in, playing trance to the masses! |
Cactus |
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Located virtually in the middle of the beach playing more 'middle of the road' type radio friendly tunes. This bar and Drop-In Bar are the two most popular on the beach. |
Orchid |
If you like Drum & Base then this is some of the best! |
Sunrise |
Dance all night under the moon to Techno tunes! |
Tommys |
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Located up the top end of the beach and the trance experience is to be found here with its day-glo decorations! |
Full Moon Warm Up Parties |
Same Same Guesthouse |
This place REALLY ROCKS with its non techno/no trance policy! Scandinavian run and they are a truly mad bunch with everyone up on the tables going crazy with the best shooters (try the 'Fisherman's'!) on Koh Phangan! Expect crazy games, crazy people, crazy atmosphere and the best Full Moon Buffet on the island, from 7pm onwards! |
Warm Up Bar |
As you walk up from Haad-rin Pier you will pass the Warm Up Bar. A popular place to get yourself in the mood with its resident international DJ. Chilled out and super funky tunes! |
Outback Bar |
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This Australian/Irish themed bar is located just before the Warm Up Bar and close to the pier. A place to hang out, meet your mates and relax before heading to the Full Moon Party beach to party. |
Reggae House |
The name says it all! A great chilled out atmosphere! |
Backyard Bar |
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This is where all those 24 hour party people head off to once the sun rises after Full Moon! The Backyard Party starts kicking after breakfast the morning after the full moon party and is a must if you want to experience the Sunrise to its full! |
Baan Sabai |
Baan Sabai After Hour Party directly in Baan Tai village! After EVERY FMP, Half Moon, Black Moon or Jungle Moon Party the After Hour Chill Out Party takes place. |
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