Every month crowds flock to Koh Phangan and Haad Rin Nok (Sunrise Full Moon Party Beach) beach for the infamous Full Moon Party. Numbers vary but in peak season the beach sees up to 30 000 revellers partying until dawn in front of massive state of the art sound systems and light shows. As you walk from one end of the beach to the other expect a blur of fluorescent painted bodies gyrating to every type of music imaginable.
The DJs play all kinds of music; techno, trance, goa, drum n bass, dub step, reggae, commercial hits, house music etc. There are about 15 sound systems along Haad Rin beach. Many small tables on the beach are available where you can sit down with your friends or meet new friends from all corners of the globe.
You can order drinks and food from the restaurants and bars next to the Haad Rin Nok beach (Sunrise Beach). Its not just a party it is monthly Haad Rins dance music festival which is famous worldwide with everything from drum and bass to full-on psy-trance.
Expected Full Moon Party Dates can change due to Buddhist Holiday
Full Moon Party Schedule Dates for the rest of 2011
| MONTH | DATE |
| December | Saturday 10 |
| December | Sunday 25 |
| December | Saturday 31 |
Full Moon Party Schedule Dates for 2012
| MONTH | DATE |
| January | Sunday 8 |
| February | Wednesday 8 |
| March | Wednesday 7 |
| April | Friday 6 |
| May | Sunday 6 |
| June | Monday 4 |
| July | Tuesday 3 |
| August | Saturday 4 |
| September | Saturday 1 |
| September | Sunday 30 |
| October | Monday 29 |
| November | Wednesday 28 |
| December | Tuesday 25 |
| December | Friday 28 |
| December | Monday 31 |
Safety advices for Full Moon Party Thailand
Do not party alone. Go to the party with friends. Make a pact to watch out for each other and leave together if possible.Do you sense a dangerous situation? If so, move to where you feel more comfortable.
Do not bring any valuables such as passport, credit cards, jewellery or large sum of money. 2000-3000 Thai bath should be enough. Always wear shoes.
Never leave your drink unattended. Know your limits and remember that if drugs or alcohol are involved, sexual assault is much more likely to happen.
Never let yourself or your friends drive after drinking alcohol. Use taxi car or motorbike taxis.There is about 15 000 people attending the party in high season, is very easy to get lost, make a meeting point with your friends for this case.
Stay away from drugs, prostitutes and ladyboys (khatoeys).
Feel sleepy, drunk or just need a nap? Haad Rin Association providing a sleeping area, feel free to relax, you will be safe here.
Act responsibly, be safe and have a fun with your friends at biggest world’s beach Full Moon Party Koh Phangan Thailand.
Beware of drugs on Full Moon Party
Drugs are ILLEGAL in THAILAND and FULL MOON PARTY
Do not accept any food or drinks from strangers.Uniformed and undercover police officers are ready to intervene if they suspect drug trafficking or that people are under influence of narcotics.
Stay away from drugs at the Full Moon Party