Big Bang Art Cafe

Ko Pha-Ngan


Run by energetic Swiss artist Gil and his Thai wife Na, this relaxing spot before you hit the roundabout for Than Sadet is a lovely place to pitch up for a coffee or a bite to eat as you come through the island's hilly interior. There's an attractive garden at the rear with great views and intriguing T-shirts for sale.


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1. Nam Tok Than Sadet

0.68 MILES

Upon arrival, these falls will seem a tad disappointing with all the visible plastic piping. To appreciate them better, clamber down the rocks to the…

2. Deang Waterfall

1.33 MILES

Than Sadet has a string of waterfalls down to the beach at Ao Thong Reng, and this is the best. Deang features a sequence of falls, a pool for swimming in…

3. Hat Than Sadet

1.69 MILES

This lovely beach of leaning coconut trees has the royal seal of approval, literally. Behind the collection of shacks that line the sands and azure waters…

4. Hat Thong Reng

1.72 MILES

The smaller, very secluded sibling of Hat Than Sadet, is located by walking over a rickety wooden bridge and beneath the stilts of several shacks (not…

5. Than Prawet Waterfall

1.99 MILES

Than Prawet is a series of chutes that snake down for several kilometres and can be accessed from Thong Nai Pan Noi on the eastern coast. Don't expect a…

6. Domsila Viewpoint

2.36 MILES

The terrific Domsila Viewpoint – offering a rocky perch with superb, panoramic views over the island – is a 15-minute, root-choked climb up from Nam Tok…

7. Hat Yao (East)

2.65 MILES

This lovely white-sand beach can only be reached on foot or by boat, lending it a gorgeous sense of seclusion. Most visitors arrive by boat, as the walk…

8. Nam Tok Phaeng

2.66 MILES

Nam Tok Phaeng is protected by a national park and is a pleasant reward after a short but rough hike. After the waterfall (dry out of season), it's a…