Thong Sala (Thai: ท้องศาลา) is the principal town and administrative centre of Ko Pha Ngan, an island in the Gulf of Thailand. While Haad Rin hosts the Full Moon Party and attracts many of the island’s visitors, Thong Sala is mostly used by tourists as a ferry terminal and jumping off point.

The port area has three main piers, one of which is able to handle medium- to large-sized container and passenger craft. The others accommodate smaller passenger and dive boats that serve the islands of Ko Pha Ngan, Ko Samui, and Ko Tao, and the mainland ports of Surat Thani and Chumphon.

Location: PX5M+HG3, Koh Pha-Ngan, Surat Thani. 600m from The Pier hotel, 300m from Thongsala Walking Street. Samui Airport 19km away by ferry.

• Lomprayah High Speed Ferry – to Koh Samui, Koh Tao, Chumphon
• Seatran Ferry – to Koh Samui Nathon Pier, Donsak
• Raja Ferry – car ferry to Donsak, Surat Thani
• Night Boat – overnight to Surat Thani town
• Songserm – budget ferry

Ticket Office, Coconut Drinks & Snacks, 7-Eleven, motorbike rental, luggage storage, small market with Som Tam, fresh fruit, grilled skewers. Sunset viewpoint is perfect for evening relaxation.

Songthaew (shared taxi) to Haad Rin, Thong Nai Pan, Chaloklum. Motorbike rental 200-300 THB/day. Walking distance to market, banks, pharmacy.

• Book in advance during Full Moon Party (3 days before/after)
• Keep your ferry ticket until exit
• Arrive 30 min before departure
• Best sunset 18:15-18:45