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Koh Phangan and its surrounding areas are a haven for dive enthusiasts. Along with the vibrant coral reef which extends around much of the island (especially the west coast) there are some world-class dive sites in the region which are accessible by way of a short boat trip.

Although less famous for diving than the smaller neighboring island of Koh Tao, Koh Phangan has several well established and certified dive schools and is an excellent place to practice the sport. Whether you are learning from scratch as a beginner, improving your skills or aiming for one of the top-level PADI qualifications, you are sure to find your diving experience in Koh Phangan a rewarding and memorable experience!

Paintball is a game in which players eliminate opponents by hitting them with pellets containing paint (referred to as a "paintball"), usually propelled from a CO2 or compressed-gas (HPA or Nitrogen) powered paintball gun (or marker).

Rules for playing paintball vary widely. The most common form involves two opposing teams seeking to capture their opponent's flag and return it to their starting position, but other objectives may include eliminating all of the other team's players, eliminating a specific player, defending or attacking a particular point or area, or capturing objects of interest hidden in the playing area. Depending on the style of paintball played, a game can last from seconds to hours.

There are more than 20 temples around the island. Well behaved visitors are welcome! Temples are the center of the Thai community.

When visiting temples, please respect the Buddhist and Thai culture! Always wear a shirt that covers your shoulders, shorts are ok (but not too short!, no shoes or headwear inside the temples - never point your feed at any Thais, especially a monk and never touch the head of a Thai either.

Woman cannot touch the monks, so if you wish to pass anything, do it via a mail friend or put it next to the monk with your right hand.

Most trekking routes are along the eastern coastline, there are also some fun treks in the jungle interior around the tallest mountain Khao Ra and Phaeng Waterfall National Park.