Koh Phangan Adventures Where Life Just Goes On 🏝️

[@PaddyDoyle.]

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[@masroberts]

Love that you've got your own video playing on the TV during the B roll 😆

[@Ourlifeisgood555]

Just watched this Video again because I am in Koh Phangan right now. Full moon party was last night and I can say Everything is coming back greatly. The rooms in Rin beach was fully booked. Thanks for your footage that motivated many ppl to come.

[@scott-hamilton]

Incredible! What a place. I can’t wait to get back to Thailand! Although I’m nervous that some things would have gone due to Covid I know the spirit of the people of Thailand will adapt and make it even better for people. 😀 Great work as always Paddy! 💙

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Absolutely Scott :)

[@elphantasimo]

I'm so glad I've stumbled upon your chanel mate, love your content and delivery. Your breath of fresh air. Big love from bahrain 🇧🇭

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Thanks mate 😊

[@ericlaw5685]

I can't get enough of Thailand!

[@ClaireHawkins]

Koh Phangan is gorgeous! I was there last month and just posted a video of my experience. I loved it!

[@hannesworld]

I think it's so nice because there are less people there. I know it is bad for the Economy. But now is the right time to be there and enjoy the beauty of Thailand.

[@richardbayne7566]

Thanks for picking up those bottles mate.

[@tup2u]

So beautiful - Another great one Paddy!!

[@linkingirl100]

hi paddy, am someone who just loves watching travel vlogs. With the pandemic around and not being able to travel, videos like these are a great escape to enjoy things virtually. and i must say out of all the vloggers i religiously follow, i find your vlogs very well detailed and well presented. (you know how some vlogs are 80% occupied by the vlogeers face & blabbering!! lol ), It feels very balanced! wish to see more & more from you. Keep up the good work! :)

[@KillaWizardry]

Love you mate. Gonna save this for tomorrow morning (as usual). Keep up the amazing work. Legend 👍

[@mariettathornton5924]

Great vlog Paddy- we’ve been to Koh Phangan a few years ago but was in the north eastern part of the island.....this video makes me regret not checking out Haad Rin:( I suppose we can always go back because of your vlog 😉 The hotel with the pool looks awesome and Thanks for sharing :)

[@keithgaler5586]

That beach looks so much better now.the parties were too much for me, I love the quieter places.

[@ashishgusani]

Gorgeous place, lovely scenes ❤️❤️

[@PaddyDoyle.]

It was!

[@kitty4k9]

The kayaking was real & adventurous. It really tells how rocky and ancient the place has become.

[@highbrand]

Haad Rin did look like a nice beach.

[@kizza82ful]

You’ve become my favourite KZbinr. Your content is absolutely incredible. You’ve got such a great personality. Just booked our flights to go back to Thailand for the second time for a month next year, going to back pack with the family. Your videos are a huge help. Thank you. P.s has anyone ever said your Rory mcilroys double.

[@craigmitchell848]

Ever time I watch one of your videos I can’t wait until the next one . Good job paddy

[@narellec]

Making me smile yet again. Love your vlogs!

[@PaddyDoyle.]

So glad!

[@Peppzzzz]

Thanx again for another great video ! I will surely visit this place!

[@saiprom]

Wow the small island you kayak to it 🏝 it’s so beautiful., I love kayaking that would be a great adventure for me , thank you for sharing

[@allwaysbemoving]

Another great video. I've been to Koh Phangan once. I don't remember anything about it though so I assume I had a great time. My daughter has been up north in the Seattle area visiting her mom for the past week and a half, so I've been cracking open multiple cans of beer each evening watching multiple episodes of your Thailand videos (starting from the very first one) trying to chase you down to your present productions*. I'm about one year behind you at this point. Thanks for all of these - they have provided many an enjoyable evening. *I do watch each new Vietnam episode when it comes out though.

[@allwaysbemoving]

Seriously, I haven't binge-watched this many travel videos since Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations. You should be proud of the quality work you're putting together.

[@SamSung-mj6lg]

Im with you Paddy, i prefer the Thai scenes more than the commercialized Tourism scene.

[@AmbientWalking]

Amazing! Wow! I NEED A VACATION NOW!

[@TheCraigaberdeen]

Paddy, loving the whole Thailand series and your sense of humour. The last time I was in Haad Rin was 1995, I don't recognize anything, they didn't have paved roads, a night was beanbags on the beach with candles on a table and stumbling drunk back to your bungalow with a flashlight. Good memories. Enjoy yourself.

[@ahmadfitriamir3122]

I also think the same that HaadRin beach defo the best I’ve visited. with White sandy beaches and clear water. You’re making me missing the place now!

[@potterkelly487]

Wow,what a difference in accommodation, from the last one. 🇨🇦❤️thank you, another great day!

[@ryanbooth8421]

I think your videos are amazing mate. Keep it up. We love consuming your adventures.

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Thanks, will do!

[@danhoward6693]

Amazing adventure. Can't wait for the next one. Dan from Australia

[@BACKPACKTOPIA]

The full moon party has rightfully been called one of the worst examples of “everything that is wrong with backpacking tourism”. Most businesses in the area are not solely living off of the monthly full moon party. The few businesses that will fold if the full moon party doesn’t come back will move on to the next thing of the same kind and will recover faster financially than it will take the flora and the fauna of the island to recover from the negative environmental effects.

[@ellefsensbarmyarmy8491]

I’ve spent more than a yr in koh phangan, over a period of 3 yrs, and since I’m not a party guy I didn’t like the full moon. I’ ve been to around 10 I guess, but stayed at home for the most part. I think you are wrong though. The vast majority of the economy on the island is built around the full moon. Most places in Had Rin was only full 3-4 days every month. The hotels, restaurants, street vendors of all kinds and basically every other business on the island get their income from to the party. Had rin without the full moon would just be a small beach town, and a lot of the tourist that actually stay a white and explore other part of the island would never have come in the first place without the full moon. And I’m not even counting in the illegal economy with drugs etc that plays a big part on the island. Hopefully covid kills it, but I think it will be up and running again.

[@sunchildtine]

@@ellefsensbarmyarmy8491 back then, there was no internet booking. many people were arriving much earlier so they don't luck out on accommodation during the FMP week.

[@dabadoo7631]

some people just dont like to party and thats Ok, however some people do like to party

[@vladkarni]

Thanks man! Gonna visit some of places you showed

[@zan-mariserfontein152]

Nice Paddy! Hope to see you next time you’re on our island ❤️

[@NickyDunn]

Hiya Paddy, always enjoyable content. Lovely drone footage. Always good vibes. Sad to reflect on what was. But do not get down. Things will change again for the better. Wow. That sunset. Thank you for sharing. Safe travels. Have a great rest of the week. And Weekend. Take care.

[@xaviercruzado3860]

Image quality is great …. This auto focus zoom is amazing …. Good investment and thank you 🙏

[@danallard]

You're really putting that auto-focus to the test! Nice to see how well it's working!

[@peterstoll8366]

Cool sunset - as per usual! But never get sick of them!

[@PaddyDoyle.]

It's my favourite 😜

[@barrbuff]

Your subs are growing!!! Liked your heart felt take on what covid has done to that area of Thailand. Everything is not always rainbows and sunsets. Having grown up during the Vietnam War, my mind always goes back to that conflict when I see the Thai people who were great allys of our troops during that messed up war.

[@grannylearns9156]

Watching him walk down that street I was envisioning it reborn - not gentrified, but a gentle rebirth, shops opening, maybe some lower priced apartments above, maybe a dance floor at one end of the street...

[@Cavells.Travells]

Thanks “Johnny - There’s Something Happening” for this channel recommendation…… First Video, well done Paddy …… this is great content and I’m subscribed, many more to view & looking forward to it mate

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Welcome 🤗

[@bridgetb9270]

Wow looks lovely and gave us an idea for staying there cheers paddy

[@mattyam1]

Next time I am over there I'm definitely getting out there and doing a little motorbike tour of my own. Thailand has thousands of beautiful places to visit and the people are so inviting. Thanks Paddy for the awesome content. 😎

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Sounds great!

[@juliehawkes1050]

Loved this .made me a bit sad seeing all the empty shut down bars and restaurants.love thailand my dream one day to come back.thank you for sharingxx

[@michealdevitt3779]

Watching this a year later. So glad to see that full moon is back. Would love to be there for New Years Eve full moon 2022!❤🎉❤

[@dewaynehasty]

I"m in Koh Phangan now (Feb/24/2023) and will be going to my first Full Moon Party this March.

[@petercross6960]

epic sunset over the infinity pool, good job PD

[@lifeinasia4769]

Wow. I really liked the view of the lovely ocean. Koh Phangan is such a beautiful island. Thank you for sharing this. :)

[@clairecompany5146]

Come back again now, you'll see how the island has changed! Also, you need to check out more places so people get a real feel for what it's like here. I've lived here 2.5 years and absolutely love it here, especially in the North of the island and the West Coast 😊

[@nattidapitayawatchanakarn1331]

Hi Mr.Doyle I love every single your videos thank you so much for sharing positive vibe to us here... And make I feeling that I be there too while struggling Covid 19 lock down !!

[@santoshsco]

It's a thing for some Indians to have bachelor parties at haadrin. Though I haven't been there it's not sad to see the situation around.

[@LEObondTraveller]

The Thai people are amazingly resilient. They are incredible at bouncing back from disasters. A La Tsunami 2004. I'm sure the international tourists will quickly bounce back with them. Afterall, there's nowhere quite like Thailand.

[@joereeves8259]

Come on Paddy, it will come back, better than ever!! i have been here since 2004, remember the Sunami!!!I was in Koh Phang Gan a month ago and never seen it so quite.

[@sashaw8236]

Love the touch of having you on the TV!

[@annalaine3351]

I LOVE Ko Pha Ngan❤️ One of my fav places in Thailand! Been there many many times with my hubby and I cannot believe we've missed that little island you were on. Just have to check that out next time we're there😃 Thank you for showing this😃

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@MancTraveller]

Great video and loved the focus on the lack of tourism, I think this is important to some to see, it's pushing me to come back as soon as possible hope it does others too, we will party again!

[@gryffin2748]

Great place and great videos, Thanks!

[@panapatl4538]

Nice video and thank for sharing, we wish that the normal life will come sooner. 😄😄

[@dorteandersen526]

Again and amazing video thanks for share ❤️🇩🇰😀

[@andrewgacutan7335]

Same here in the Philippines... Small businesses have taken a hit.. but dont worry Paddy they will be back.... Soon.

[@WanderingWorldwidewithLiz]

Koh Phangan was one of my favorite islands though. Its so gorgeous and magical. I lived on haad rin during the first lockdown. It will never be the same. Stay safe Paddy. Love your channel.

[@Adrenalinefiend22]

Great video Paddy, thanks.

[@ladayuen5323]

So many ginger in the stir fried on the dish, how luxurious. In Sydney ginger is $55- 60/ kg. Ha ha ha, i forgot what ginger tested like .....i could only imagine.

[@familyontherun]

Fun watching this while still in Koh Phangan. Agree with everything you said. Haad Rin is definitely one of the best beaches in Thailand and you could be literally anywhere in the world.. it almost feels like Hawaii.. thank you for another great video.

[@johng5433]

Love your videos and we will there in December ,cool that you pick up some waste ;)

[@phanneebutrabamrung73]

Amazing Your VDO is with a huge of interesting content,much more wonderful locations of Koh Pha gan.,showing the things are going on. I stay juned.Have a good luck and hope you can reach more and more subscribers.

[@jameshodson9448]

another beautiful place I think it will come back keep on trucking paddy nice 👍one

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Thanks 👍

[@riodasperolas]

Hi Paddy, regarding full moon parties, I may just be plain wrong but your mindset is too youthful to fit a “nostalgic” mood I sort of hear … Coming forward are the most awesome experiences and in due course pass out booze parties will look pretty tasteless .. do believe me. I’m not patronising , not a bit. I just felt I could play kill joy and in doing so cheering you up a bit.

[@TheMightyBeer]

hahaha Mushroom mountain, Gosh I really miss the most beautiful beach in Thailand.

[@missSilje]

Thank you yet again Paddy 😎👏 Keep em coming 🤩

[@PaddyDoyle.]

Will do!

[@YINGJIEEE]

You're making me jealous with all these travels!

[@derrickdu]

Nice beach during Covid. It would likely get too crowded for my taste in normal time. Lucky you

[@PaddyDoyle.]

It really is!

[@jomontanee]

Jesus the mountain top view is TO DIE FOR!!!

[@iamxjamesross]

Awesome video Paddy, The full moon moment was deep! It may not recover there, but in the future, there will be growth and a new scene. Memories will live on in those of us who experienced it, and there really will 'never be anything like it' but there will be new experiences for the new generation. You inspired me to start my Travel Hawai'i series! I hope one day we can meet up and experience some of the new adventures the world will give us post-covid.

[@andrewrobinson2565]

ALL prices are Covid prices, I guess. 😫😎😃 Royal experiences. Marvellous. 👍

[@josephhapp9]

🌺🌺🌺 When you were younger🤪 Loved the video,,,,,always.

[@travelertrome8449]

Thank you, Paddy, for the great insight on the Full Moon Party. I did that back in 2003 and was one of the wildest nights of my life. Went to mushroom mountain too. Always my first thought when I think of Koh Phangan. I was wondering if you were going to vlog being there and now I know why you are not. The scene now is shocking to me. Top vlog once again, Paddy!

[@johngagne986]

thanks for another stunner Paddy!

[@YanniAcott]

the Kayak scene was so epic

[@McTickles777]

I swam around Koh Ma, there's many caves.

[@castawaybeachbungalows]

When you’ve finished posing by the pool you’ll find us at Castaway Beach Bungalows on the amazing sandbar at Hin Kong beach, you can see it from Blue Rama! The place for sunsets.

[@ljeaster6445]

Film a shot of you in a hammock Paddy. The ultimate chill. Sunset with a Leo would be my suggestion x

[@paulwildman6067]

If it doesn't come back as a party place it will came back as a paradise.

[@thewarrens3576]

Our favourite island!! 😍 Will be back soon

[@pazderajr]

so sad and so beautiful... this video is wau 👏

[@Peppzzzz]

1 more minute ! Ready to watch it !!

[@hazdjb0019]

I can’t wait to move to Thailand next year! Vicariously living through your videos at the moment though haha

[@ChrisSlack]

I’ve been to Thailand a dozen times and never saw the beach! I grew up in Hawaii and Guam, so nice beaches don’t get my attention, but I think I’ve missed out on skipping the Thai coast

[@jesbackpacking12]

According to my friend who live on that island, the moon part still goes on...

[@specialized500]

I was there in 1985 . Hadrin beach was quiet then

[@bigmac8168]

Why did you think full moon party would be gone?.. thx anyway for your videos👍.. good work, .. I was in Thailand my first time 1999, and yeah we partied like it was 1999😂.. Paddy, there will be people after you my friend, who will reinvent everything the people before them have done.. 🇸🇪❤️

[@jonod7913]

I think you should stay for a few more weeks here! Paradise

[@Farang_Lifestyles]

Cheers to the good life....!!!!

[@cdonald9358]

Please please do a video talking us through which type of Visa you use. Thank you x

[@OnTheFlipSide]

Paddy, I know this is old, do you see that black round thing on the kayak?? That is dry storage, unscrew to open. If you had of used it for prior videos you could have saved your camera. 😊

[@MilesFromHome-nb6pu]

Don’t worry it will all come back. I’ve lived thru a lot of peaks and valleys. It all comes back stronger and better than ever. Trust me.

[@terryoleary5424]

Nice Vlog mate . And nice to see the island as it really is , although sad that’s life today . I will get to Thailand before Xmas but I will be mostly in Thai areas, hopefully it helps some.

[@intsccents]

Hi Paddy wanted to give you a big shout out for doing some island cleaning.. if everyone would pick up after them self's there would be so much less need for this but leaving a place cleaner is always a great thing to do.. Kudos to you.. towards the end of the video you were reminiscing about the full moon parties and now that time is now over ! but maybe a new cleaner more sustainable lifestyle will bring better tourist with more money to spend on a island that is not being trashed... L.A Rob

[@martin36959]

Yes, another lovely video. Thanks Paddy, i'm enjoying each and every one of your posts very much and i agree Paddy diserves a shout out not only for the video but for caring about cleaning. You are very right bro, if everyone picked up after them self's or even leaving a place cleaner it is a great thing to do. These islands are a true paradise but a paradise with a few flaws in beauty. Sadly even on deserted shores there always is floating plastic debris being washed on those beautiful beaches. The pollution of plastic in the ocean world wide is one of the biggest problems on this planet and it makes me sad to think about. However the paradisiacal impression of those beautiful islands can change a bit if you take a closer look. You can imagine Haad Rin Beach, where the famous or infamous full moon parties were held, always looked just horrible after those parties and needed a big cleanup. Plastic straws, empty bottles and so on and so on .... trash just everywhere on the beach and in the water. It always would take a long time for volunteers to clean up the place. Party hard for one night, then leave and never think about the impact on nature is what most people would do. I don't know how waste disposal is being handled now, not only on Haad Rin beach but everywhere on those touristy islands. It used to be and maybe still is one of the the biggest problems on the islands. Clearly this is a side effect of tourism. The more tourism, the more problems. Long before there was the first Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan, on many of Thailands islands there was no regulated waste disposal. Thai people, mostly the owners of bungalow places or restaurants, would dig a hole in the ground, somewhere more or less out of sight, dump all the waste inside and light it up. Those slow-burning fires then stank for days or weeks. No other possibility to get rid of the waste because the local government would not care about and proper waste disposal did not exist for a very long time. From my point of view it's only partially a question if "better" tourists with more money would help. Mass tourism has left its wounds in the landscape and the clock can not be turned back. I know what i'm talking about because i first got to those islands in the 1980ies. First time in Koh Samui in 1980 and i can see the difference then and now. Who is to blame? The government? - the tourists? - the local people? I don't know. You could say in 1985 when i first got to Koh Phangan i was one of the gate openers for mass tourism that came to the islands later on and you are not wrong. So many beautiful places on this earth were discovered by bagpackers and then more and more people were attracted and mass tourism destroyed so much. In Koh Samui the big change slowly started with the construction of the airport which was completed in 1989. Before and after that for about one decade all Islands were a true paradise. I guess only after the year 2000 things got a lot worse and the islands, especially Koh Samui and later Koh Phangan on a lesser scale were flooded by mass tourism more and more. And then this c-problem came up and now very few farangs are in Thailand. Yes i know a lot of people are suffering because of covid. I feel pitty for them and it's sad to see all the empty places. But the c-problem at least gave nature a brake to recover a bit. Once Thailand fully opens up to tourism we will see how it will go on..... (sorry for lenghty and a little sad comment. i couln't help but write about)

[@tjeerdschiphorst9241]

Zo Nice that you are taling us on your journey. Cant wait to visit Thailand soon again. Such great memories. Maybe you talk about it in your upcoming videos but I’m curious what made you move to Thailand and how this experience of moving and living abroad has been! Would be nice and inspirational to hear as we are in the process of redirecting our lives 😜 keep on sharing your stories!

[@stashchat3416]

Damn, missed to Premiere. Will catch up later. But I'm sure it's next level :)

[@melissafrye76]

As I have traveled around the US last year and this year I have asked different folks about the tourism and such. Some places have fared well and others not so well. This Friday I fly to Seattle for the weekend - mostly to see the mountains but also to try to see some Seattle sites. I am anticipating a fairly dreary Seattle adventure. We will see.

[@PaddyDoyle.]

lets hope for the best :)

[@สุทธิศักดิ์มธุรพงศากุล]

Paradise Island 😇😲🤩👍