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Koh Phangan

Wellness-and-coworking island scene, distinct from the Full Moon Party crowd

In Koh Phangan, a mid-range month runs about $1,986 (THB 66,108) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Low

Cheaper day to day than about 55% of cities

Internet3/10

Slower internet than about 70% of cities

Visas8/10

Easier visas than about 90% of cities

Coworking7/10

Better coworking than about 65% of cities

English7/10

More English-friendly than about 55% of cities

Walkability2.1/10

Harder to get around than about 85% of cities

Gyms & Wellness8.2/10

Better wellness options than about 80% of cities

Getting There3.9/10

Harder to reach than about 70% of cities

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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