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Haad Rinหาดริน
Stay for the Full Moon Party night (or a half‑moon party) and leave the next day; otherwise 1 day is enough for beach, bars and short hikes.
Haad Rin is a compact party village on Ko Pha‑ngan. The main draw is the monthly Full Moon Party, which fills the beach for one night. Outside that night the area is walkable, with cheap eateries, motorbike hire and nearby quieter beaches that can be explored in a half‑day.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Feb–Sep (dry season, many full moons)
- avoid Oct–Jan (rainy, fewer parties)
- Airports
- USM · URT
- Nights
- 1–2
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Haad Rin191 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Haad Rin, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Thai baht (THB, ฿).Thailand-wide
- SIM or eSIMAIS and TrueMove H sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport registration is required.Thailand-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Thailand-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Leave ฿20–100 (≈ US$1–4) or the coins; skip it if a 10% service charge is on the bill.Thailand-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C/O. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Thailand-wide
- SafetyHaad Rin is safe for partygoers if you watch belongings and avoid illegal drugs; police presence is low, so stay in reputable bungalows.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in malls and hotels; squat toilets with a water bucket in rural stops.Thailand-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 1669 ambulance / tourist police · 199 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany Bangkok street-food vendors stay off the main roads on Mondays (street-cleaning day in several districts)…Thailand-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportUSM Samui International Airport (Main gateway to Ko Pha‑ngan; buses and ferries to Haad Rin take ~3 h total.).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable; motorbike hire (≈200 baht/day) is common for reaching nearby bays.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet food (pad thai, noodle soup)≈50–100 baht
- Budget bedDormitory bed, a night, per person฿300 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (2), a night, per room฿2,000 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedDouble room (2), a night, per room฿3,500 (≈ US$110)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿800 (≈ US$25) · Mid ฿1,500 (≈ US$50) · High ฿2,500 (≈ US$80)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- USM Samui International Airport (Main gateway to Ko Pha‑ngan; buses and ferries to Haad Rin take ~3 h total.) · URT Surat Thani Airport (Serves low‑cost carriers; transfer by bus‑ferry combo ~5 h to Haad Rin.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Feb–Sep. Avoid: Oct–Jan. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Aug (13 rain days), driest Mar (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Haad Rin: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
4 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
8 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
10 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable; motorbike hire (≈200 baht/day) is common for reaching nearby bays. Songthaew taxis cost ~100 baht per ride to Thong Sala.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Thong Nai Pan
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Motorbike, about 15 min uphill
Quiet beach with shade; good for a half‑day escape.
Bottle Beach
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Motorbike 20 min, then a short walk
Secluded, reachable by a steep path; bring water.
Haad Yao
goDoor to door: ≈25 min
Motorbike 10 min along the coast
Longer beach, quieter bars; good for sunset.
Chalok Lam
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Motorbike 12 min
Small village with a relaxed vibe and a few beachfront cafés.
Thong Sala (main pier)
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Songthaew 5 min or walk 15 min
Ferry hub for Ko Samui; buy return ticket before party night.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Black & White
Basic rooms, 500–1,000 baht per night; close to the pier.
Coral Bungalows
300–1,200 baht, pool, air‑cond, near Sunset Beach.
House of Sanskara
600–2,500 baht, beachfront, vegan/healthy meals.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ฿800–1,200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- ฿1,500–2,200 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
- High
- ฿2,500–3,500 (≈ US$80–110) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Dormitory bed1 × 1 night × ฿500 | ฿500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ฿1,500 | ฿1,500 |
| Motorbike hire, 1 day1 × ฿200 · check | ฿200 |
| Ferry Samui → Haad Rin (round‑trip)1 × ฿300 · check | ฿300 |
| eSIM, 1 week data1 × ฿350 · check | ฿350 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿285 |
| Trip total≈ ฿3,135 per person per day, bed included | ฿3,135≈ US$100 |
2026 estimate in THB; flights and long‑haul ferries excluded.
Prices of common things
| Bucket drink (local spirit) | 150–400 baht (≈ US$5–13) |
| Motorbike hire (per day) | ≈200 baht |
| Ferry from Ko Samui | ≈300 baht |
| Street food (pad thai, noodle soup) | ≈50–100 baht |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Full Moon Party nights attract pickpockets; use a lockbox or stay in a higher‑end resort.
- Motorbike hills are steep; inexperienced riders should avoid them.
- Jet‑ski operators may overcharge up to 90,000 baht (≈ US$3,000) for alleged damage – negotiate beforehand.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance / Tourist police
- 1669
- Fire
- 199
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Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance / Tourist police1669
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Songthaew Thong Sala ↔ Haad Rin: ≈100 baht per ride (check)
- Motorbike hire, 1 day: ≈200 baht (check)
Say or show
- เท่าไหร่ — How much? (thâo‑rài)
- ห้องน้ำอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the bathroom? (hâwng‑náam yùu thîi năi)
- ต้องการแท็กซี่ — I need a taxi (dtông‑gaan thâek‑sîi)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Haad Rin. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Feb–Sep (dry season, many full moons) · avoid Oct–Jan (rainy, fewer parties) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- /ko-pha-ngan
- /thailand
- /thailand/best-time-to-visit
- /thailand/visa-requirements
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Haad Rin
- secondaryWikivoyage: Haad Rin, revision 5160081 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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