Thong Sala is the main port and largest settlement
on Ko Pha Ngan.
How to get here
There are various ferries from Mae Nam on Ko
Samui. The catamaran departs at noon, takes
20 mins and costs 250 bhat.
Once in Thong Sala, there are taxis and pick up
trucks waiting to take passengers around the island,
holding up signs with the destination. Price is
a fixed 100 baht/person.
Eat
Thong Sala has a night market which consists of
multiple food carts ranging from ready made curry
stalls, made-to-order restaurant carts, noodle carts,
chicken vendors, and desserts such as Thai confections
and banana rotee (pancakes).
Also, along the road near Thong Sala, you will
see many "BBQ" restaurants advertising
"all you can eat" for about 99 baht. This
is a great way to eat, and it is economical as well
as delicious.
During the day, food carts can be found throughout
Thong Sala. Great food cart items include Som Tam,
the tasty spicy papaya salad, pad Thai, and chicken
vendors.
Drink
Amsterdam Bar, located high on a
hill, north of Thong Sala. This place has amazing
sunset views and sometimes hosts a "warm
up" party to the Full Moon a few days in
advance.
