Koh Phangan New Year’s Eve parties are an epic way to welcome the new year. After all, the island is known for having some of the most legendary parties in Asia, and New Year is no exception.
Aside from the Full Moon and Half Moon Parties, this special holiday is worth travelling to Koh Phangan for.
Koh Phangan New Year’s Eve, 2025/2026 NYE Party Events, Tickets & Prices
House, trance, drum and bass, hip hop, and all sorts of music are played by the different bars on the island, so if you’re not fond of one club in particular, it’s easy to move on to the next.
The best place to be is Haad Rin, where thousands of travellers come to spend New Year’s Eve. The parties usually start as early as December 25 and go until December 31. Don’t miss out on the thrilling countdown festival; everything in between is equally exciting.
Party organisers and resorts offer many new activities to keep you busy and entertained during this time. Fire and foam parties, drink specials, beach sports tournaments, light shows, and dancing are common. Of course, on the evening of the 31st, visitors will be treated to a mind-blowing fireworks show. After all, no New Year party is complete without one!
However, travelling to Koh Phangan on New Year’s Eve may be more costly. Accommodation of all levels increases their prices and usually requires a minimum stay of at least four nights. It’s always best to book in advance to get the best deals possible for your hotel.
Drinks and Food
If there’s one thing you don’t need to worry about, it’s going hungry during the Full Moon Party. Many food stalls are everywhere, so you can quickly grab a snack or two.
You can buy drinks on every corner; many mobile vendors, stalls, and bars exist. Generally, it is safest to buy at the main party venues; if you buy the drinks somewhere else, ensure it is on the beach and not in some obscure back alley.
Many come to the Full Moon Party Thailand to tick off things on their bucket list—one of these is buying drinks in buckets. These buckets contain a strong local energy drink, a small liquor bottle, soda, and ice. Bucket prices range from 250 – 500 Baht (7-14 USD).
How to Buy Tickets
The ticket is 200 Baht (around 6 USD) and is sold in the main alleys leading to the beach area. As proof of purchase, you get a wristband. The ticket gives you access to all the party locations along the beach.
You might not need a ticket if your accommodation is right on the beach and you do not plan to leave the party area that night.
Currently, you cannot buy a ticket in advance unless you book a tour package that includes the ticket.
What to Wear Out
Beware your feet. You can spend your entire vacation with Flip Flops only or even barefoot, though this is not recommended at the Full Moon Party.
There is a lot of trash on the beach, and you may not be safe walking barefoot. If you have only Flip Flops, you will likely lose them in the crowd.
Everybody wears UV paint at the party. Be careful, though, because the paint may stain your clothes and leave stains in the hotel—especially on towels and sheets. Ensure you wash all the paint off before bed; otherwise, the hotel may charge you a fine.
How to Get to the Party
Taxi
Group taxis go along the western coastline from Thong Sala to Haad Rin. While you can typically hail down group taxis in the streets, on the day of the party, you may want to book a taxi in advance to be safe. Group taxi rides start at 100 Baht (3 USD) per person.
Scooter
It´s very easy to rent a scooter on Haad Rin, but there are some pitfalls. During the full moon party, you may be safer using a taxi.
The police attend many accidents, and you may have difficulty finding a parking spot in Haad Rin.
How to Stay Safe
The Full Moon Party Thailand is a perfectly safe place if you apply common sense and stick to a few simple rules:
- Protect your feet: Wear sneakers, closed sandals or water shoes instead of flip-flops; this way, you´ll be safe from broken glass and other sharp objects
- Valuables: Make sure you only carry essentials to the party: cash for transport, drinks, food, and toilets. Avoid taking your phone and keep your valuables hidden away.
- Drugs: Drugs seem to be readily available at the Full Moon Party. However, Thailand´s drug legislation is clear and rigidly enforced. Allegedly, undercover police officers are actively looking for drug buyers at the party, and there are many stories of tourists getting trapped. You may be forced to pay thousands of dollars to the authorities when caught.
- Safe driving: Haad Rin is surrounded by steep hills. If you stay outside of Haad Rin, you must ride curvy roads and risk getting into accidents. Also, there are many police controls around Haad Rin. Police control helmet-wearing, driving licenses, and whether you carry drugs. At night, it is certainly safer to take a taxi.
- Stick close to your friends because getting lost in the crowd can be easy. Have a plan B to find yourselves in case you get lost.
- Don´t go swimming: Even though playing around in the beach water may get hot and it´s tempting, avoid going in. The sea serves as an improvised toilet.
- Drinking: Bars, stalls, and ambulant vendors offer alcohol in all shapes and sizes, including the infamous buckets. Make sure you buy only closed bottles from trustworthy vendors. Eat plenty and drink enough water.
- Hygiene: During the party, garbage can get out of control, and the beach is littered. However, the clean-up happens right in the morning, and in the afternoon, the beach looks like there never was a crowd of 20,000 people.
- Fire: There are all kinds of fire shows on the beach. If you are inexperienced or drunk, don’t try jumping the fire rope; burn accidents happen pretty frequently.
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