The Thai island of Koh Phangan drew 10,000 tourists to its shores for its Full Moon Party yesterday (Saturday), which hadn’t been held since the Covid-19 pandemic first broke out two years ago. Historically, the party was held on the night of, before, or after every full moon.
Ferries departing to the island were fully booked, according to ferry operators, and most of the partiers were foreigners. One Koh Phangan local told the Bangkok Post that the high number of tourists meant the party is still important to many people, even though it’s been put on hold for so long. The local, Manop Sae Tiew, said he believed even more people would be at the next party on May 16.
“Koh Phangan’s beaches are most beautiful on full moon nights. We also have many other attractions which must be preserved”.
The road to the beach had shops selling food and drinks, as well as body-painting…
