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.

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!

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!

Zin the amazing fire spinner!

More Zin Action

Over the years Hideaway has been host to some absolutely legendary parties, with people working the decks from local friends to famous international DJs. K and Sara created a wonderful, characterful bar with great tunes, a great atmosphere, delicious fry-ups and of course, amazing tattoos.

Sara and K posted on Facebook “Hideaway has been witness to the most important things that’ve happened in my life so far, brought me some of the best friends I could ever have and some of the loveliest people I could ever hope to meet….love to all those that shared this with K and I!”

Hideaway will be sorely missed and Friday nights on Thong Nai Pan will certainly never be the same again. This week the building was disassembled and it was a very poignant and emotional reminder for many of the huge changes that have come to Thong Nai Pan in recent years.

Formerly the Pool Table Area

The Bar Area

You can join K’s group I’ve been Tattooed by K on facebook to follow K as he moves on to his new adventures. He will also be in England before the end of the year so those of you who fancy some of his incredible ink stay tuned.

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.

Zin Fire Dancing on Thon Nai Pan Noi

Other things on in Koh Phangan at the moment are the Flair cocktail shows over on Thong Nai Pan Yai. Central Cottage Resort has had the winners of ’06 and ’07  Flair Bartending championship perform twice now on the beach outside their restaurant and hope to make it a regular event with the Champion of Asia coming to perform too. So far both men have been fantastic to watch as they spun alight bottles through  the air, juggling and drawing in the sand with fire. Along with fantastic local fire spinner Zin (who is also a regular to perform at Luna parties and also Rasananda) and cheap deals on cocktails, it makes for a great evening out.