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Region: Southern Thailand> Province: Surat Thani> Location: Ko Pha Ngan/Ko Pha Ngan East Coast
Pop Bungalows
Quiet and affordable
Thong Nai Pan Yai, Ko Pha Ngan
Surat Thani Province
Tel: (084) 6286 977
Description
At the far southern end of the Thong Nai Pan Yai, Pop doesn't have the best spot for swimming, but the sand here is fine for sunbathing, and there's not much foot traffic to deal with. Pop has some very cheap, old wooden bungalows with all the wear and tear one would expect for these prices. Pop is well-suited to penny pinchers, and Taw, the woman running the place, is very hospitable. A single large concrete bungalow sits on the beach and costs a little more, but it's more comfortable and well-built -- the window screens and sturdy structure mean far fewer insects, and the good-sized tile bathroom is fresh and clean. The thing that sets Pop apart the most is its Pizzeria Italian Restaurant, which makes some convincing pasta and pizzas that provide a welcome change if you've been eating nothing but Thai for a while.
Beachfront bungalow
350 THB (low season)
550 THB (high season)
Bungalow fan private b'room
200 THB (low season)
300 THB (high season)
Added to Travelfish on: 22nd June, 2007
Last visited or updated on: 22nd June, 2007
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