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Which island should I choose for a 3-night stay: Ko Phangan or Koh Samui?

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Jan 14, 2025

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I'm planning to stay 3 nights in either Ko-phangan or Koh samui. Which one would you recommend for 31st January to 3rd February?

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A user is seeking recommendations for a 3-night stay between Ko Phangan and Koh Samui from 31st January to 3rd February. A comment suggests that Ko Phangan, being smaller, is more manageable to explore within that timeframe.

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Pagnan is smaller and for 3 days you can see it all

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