In this file photo, revellers enjoy themselves at the monthly Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan in Surat Thani. The party is being brought back on April 16 from two years of hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
An imminent return of the popular Full Moon Party this month means more than a revival of the boisterous gathering of mostly foreign visitors. It means a cash-starved local economy might stir back to life.
As the name suggests, the event is held once a month on full moon night at Haad Rin on Koh Phangan in Surat Thani. It is one of the world’s biggest draws of young, hard-partying crowds.
The all-night party had been known to pack in between 10,000 to 30,000 tourists — before Covid-19 struck.
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