Ko Phangan Island in the gulf of Thailand has been voted 3rd for best beaches in Asia by travelers on TripAdvisor. Photo included is of the beautiful beach of Thong Nai Pan Noi.
Wedding in Thong Nai Pan
March 14, 2011 By 1 Comment
A swedish couple called Henrik and Ulrika had a beautiful Wedding recently on the beach of Thong Nai Pan Yai on Ko Pang Yang. It was organised by Luna owner and took place at Undersky restaurant. It started with drinks and a variation of snacks before the western ceremony took place in the afternoon on the beach under the shade of white silk blowing in the breeze, the whole place was decked out with lushious greenary and stunning arrangements of orchids. Friends and family watched from chairs decorated with silk and fresh posies of flowers. Following this there was a traditional Thai ceremony where all the guests sat on cushions and watched as the local monks blessed the happy couple. As the sun went down everyone mingled with glasses of chilled champagne and dinner was laid out. A delicious buffet of Thai and western dishes created by Luna restaurant was enjoyed at four long tables on the beach with the most beautiful flower arrangements adorning each table and romantic candlelight. With everyone pleasantly full and the drink flowing there was speaches and then the first dance which took place in a semi-circle of candles on the beach.
Before the party got going everyone was given paper lanterns which were then lit and sent up into the sky. It was the most beautiful sight as loads of lights floated through the night sky going in any direction the wind took them and carrying the wishes of all those close to the couple. After the cutting of the magnificent wedding cake and coffee the rest of the evening was spent with everyone enjoying music from local DJ Met.
It was the most magical evening and everyone enjoyed themselves immensely.
If you are interested in getting married in paradise please get in contact and see what we can do to make yout wedding as magical as Henrik and Ulrikas was for them.
Thaibreak party dates at Luna Thong Nai Pan Noi.
March 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
So we finally have the Thaibreak dates. Along with the many parties comes of course the 200 Germans who make up the Thaibreak party crew!! Bringing their own DJ’s and a lot of revenue to the Beach Bars of Thong Nai Pan in Koh Phangan, Thaibreak lasts two weeks and will be here soon!!! Opening party will of course be at Baan Panburi 10th of March! Other parties over the two weeks will be held at Pongs new place ‘Better Than Sex’, Jungle Bar, Funky Buddha and of course our fantastic Luna Lounge!! We are doing two parties this year on the 12th and 15th of March. The School party which is held in Thong Nai Pan Yai and raises money for the local school and temple will be on the 16th and the grande finale will be at Baan Panburi on the 21st.
This year all parties will have a door charge for non-Thaibreakers, at this time we are not sure how much it will be however know that all proceeds will be donated to the local school so you can party knowing you are helping the local community at the same time!
Thaibreak has built an amazing reputation for its fantastic parties and all the local bars who help this happen pull out all the stops making it the most amazing party time in Thong Nai Pan. Check out the footage of last years Thaibreak Luna party and get yourself there this year!!
High season in Thong Nai Pan.
February 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
On the beaches of Thong Nai Pan on Ko Pangyang we are having a great high season! Things at Luna and Sala cafe have been busy with plenty of new faces and many old ones returning! We have added a few more delights to the menu bringing a fantastic new range of salads and of course all the old favourites remain!
Other news of Thong Nai Pan Noi restaurants is PiPong has opened his new restaurant opposite Luna, it is called ‘Better than Sex’ and in true Pong style has a delicious menu.
Other Island news, the recent Full Moon Party was once again extremely busy with most koh Phangan resorts and hotels fully booked over those few days.
Next on the agenda in Thong Nai Pan is Thaibreak 2011!! We are expecting two parties at Luna this year and sticking with tradition Thaibreak will kick off with the Baan Panburi party and the grande finale party will be the school party that raises money for the local School and temple on Thong Nai Pan Yai. Get your party pants on cause they’ll be here soon!
Christmas and New years!
January 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Christmas in Thong Nai Pan was a busy affair. With the beach busying up again after a quiet monsoon, festive promise was in the air. At Luna we put on a delicious turkey buffet with all the trimmings and of course cranberry sauce, along with home made eggnog and bucks fizz. The evening was truly christmasy with everyone groaning over full tummies and even a touch of the exotic with a fantastic fire dancing show by our new employee, the amazing Zin. We had local DJ Met mixing up some dance tunes along with some classical christmas songs helping to add that extra festive sparkle.
Haad Rin beach on Koh Phangan is the home of the full moon party, they also throw a massive New Years celebration every year. Thousands crowd onto the beach for a night of wild dancing and drinking out of buckets. This New Years was no exception with taxis filled to burst heading out of Thong Nai Pan throughout the evening. Some of the cars turned back due to the road having not quite recovered from monsoon and being too muddy. However there was no shortage of people there and with fire spinning and fireworks across the beach as the countdown to 2011 started, it was a spectacular evening.
DJ Met Works his Magic at Full Moon
New years eve at Luna was a relaxed affair with everybody heading to the beach to watch the amazing display of fireworks at the turn of the year! Thong Nai Pan although not nearly as busy as Haad Rin still had plenty of people about having a drink or two. We hope to see you all over 2011. Happy New Year!
Bangkok protests affect tourism.
May 14, 2010 By 1 Comment
The recent unrest in Bangkok has been causing serious problems with the tourist industry in Thailand. The group known as the red shirts have been protesting for the past two months against the new prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and refuse to leave their encampemnt on Silom road which is in the heart of the business district of Bangkok. After the riot which broke out in april due to a clash with the military, which left 23 people dead and many more injured the western world has put out serious warnings about the safety of travelling in Thailand, advising people that the country is seriously dangerous.
It is a shame that the whole of the country is suffering mass tourism problems due to the situation which is happening in one street of Bangkok. Having been to Bangkok myself and actually walked right through the centre of the red shirts encampment from end to end, I have to say that the atmosphere was very peaceful and had more of a festive feel than one of aggression. Thats not to say its like that all the time, however the majority of Thailand is. Nothing has changed down here on Koh Phangan apart from the dwindling number of people coming out to beaches like Thong Nai Pan.
Having spoken to many people in Thong Nai Pan Noi, and visitors to Luna Lounge, it seems that most peoples experiences of Bangkok have been fairly normal ones, without disruption or even any notice of the problems in Silom road. However after lastnights second major clash with the army things may be pretty tense in the capitol right now. But down on Ko Phangan things remain the same, beautiful scorching weather and calm blue sea! We hope to see more people down here soon!
Natalie Williams and Mark Brown play at Luna.
April 11, 2010 By 2 Comments
We were honoured last week with a fantastic live performance from Natalie Williams and her partner Mark Brown. Natalie is the resident singer at the legendary Ronnie Scott’s Jazz club in London.
She has released 3 critically acclaimed albums and has played alongside Jamie Cullum and Amie Winehouse to name but a few. Her partner, Mark Brown, is a freelance saxaphone and keyboard player, he also holds a residency at Ronnie Scott’s. He plays Jazz and Funk in several of his own bands and has also worked with Ray LaMontagne, Craig David and Girls Aloud along with many more prominant names on the music scene.
We were lucky enough to have the pair drop by Thong Nai Pan Noi and come to Luna Lounge to play. With Mark on guitar and Natalie singing they perfomed a range of classics from Dolly Parton to India Arie, with even a great version of Oasis’s Wonderwall.
Natalie’s beautiful voice was mesmerising and along with her passion and easy chatter the place felt lively and intimate. Everyone joined in, a tambourine was passed around and any available surface became a drum. She encouraged everyone to sing along and with Mark strumming away the evening was a great success. Unfortunately they were leaving Koh Phangan the next day and so we had to satisfy ourselves with just the one night (although they had done an impromptu practise gig the night before too which had also been great to watch).
A massive Thankyou to both Natalie and Mark and we hope to hear you playing here again soon.
Golden Wedding Annivesary!
March 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
We were honored to host the 50th Wedding anniversary of Fay and Eddie last week with a splendid evening of amazing food and beautiful surroundings. Most of the village of Thong Nai Pan Noi were invited and were treated with a range of mouth-watering thai curries along with freshly baked rolls and a mix of salads courtesy of our new chef Gordon. As you walked into Luna Lounge there were hundreds of little candles lighting up the walls, with a golden drape wishing Fay and Eddie a Happy Anniversary. The floral decorations were the final touch, a beautiful mix of white flowers amongst the green of the stems, artistically arranged and designed by Justin Lavigne, who we were lucky enough to have visiting Thong Nai Pan for a holiday. With the low romantic lighting and some melodic music the place was perfect. At 11 pm, which was the time they said there vows in England all those years ago we brought out the cake, a delicious white vanilla sponge with a cheesecake filling and an anniversary message on top. Fay and Eddie seemed to enjoy themselves immensely. Watching them slow dancing together made me think how lovely it its to see the couples who do make it and are still genuinely in love 50 years later. Lets hope they have many more ahead of them!
Justin Lavigne-Floral Designer.
March 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
We were lucky to enjoy the company of Justin Lavigne the last couple of weeks on Thong Nai Pan Noi. Justin who is a Flower designer and Interior Landscaper with an impressive CV, came and arranged the flowers for Faye and Eddie’s Golden wedding anniversary at Luna Lounge last week. He works at Martha’s vineyard which is the second biggest wedding destination in the US. Trained in New York and San Fransisco, his designs have graced the tables of the rich and famous from coast to coast. With an eye for beauty his artistic and creative skills make even the most plain flowers look spectacular. Extensive experience and a real talent have given Justin a colourful and interesting career which has undoubtedly taken him to many interesting places. Whilst here in Thong Nai Pan he helped to make the evening of Faye and Eddies anniversary special with his inspired designs. The transformation of Luna was complete with his floral masterpieces taking centre stage, creating a romantic and festive ambiance for an evening of great food in beautiful surroundings. Many thanks to Justin and we hope to see him on Koh Phangan again soon!
Thai Break Germans descend on Thong Nai Pan Noi!
March 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Every year Thong Nai Pan is taken over by around 200 Germans coming for Thaibreak, two weeks of mad partying with top german DJ’s on a beautiful and normally fairly quiet beach on Koh Phangan. The Thong Nai Pan hotels, bungalows and resorts are fully booked and other tourists have a hard time finding accommodation. Arranged by a man called Thomas who pre-books all the parties with the different bars and restaurants. From the opening night at Baan Panburi which is awash with fireworks and fireshows, each bar decorates and prepares for the hordes who arrive on the evening of their party. At Luna Lounge we are hosting two of the parties, the first of which was last wednesday and was a big success. With a great fireshow from Zen and some fantastic DJ’s the night went of with a blast and we hope their final party, also at Luna on the 31st will be an equally great night.
The revenue brought to the beach every year by Thaibreak is fantastic and is often the busiest night a year that many places have. They only hold one party in Thong Nai Pan Yai which is a fundraiser for the local school and is held on their grounds and at the local temple. Almost everywhere else closes and the majority of both beaches attend. Local businesses often hold food stalls and the choice of local cuisine is mouth-watering! The school children perform traditional Thai dancing on a stage in front of hundreds of tables and chairs set up for eating and socialising. The locals spend the days leading up to the party decorating especially around the temple where they build a DJ booth and set up a bar. As you walk from the school to the temple you are greeted by fantastic decorations and a night of dancing awaits you. It is a festive evening and a lovely chance for the both beaches to do something together.
