Koh Phangan Expats Chat
An English-speaking Telegram chat for people living in or moving to Koh Phangan.
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Who it's for
Made for digital nomads in Koh Phangan. Also known as Ko Pha Ngan, Phangan.
Common questions in this chat
How long can I stay visa-free on Koh Phangan right now?
Since 15 Sep 2026 visa-free entry to Thailand is 30 days for eligible nationalities (60 countries; it was 60 days for 93 countries before), tourism only. If you entered before 15 Sep you keep the stay stamped. Check the official country list before you fly. Source: visasnews.com/en/thailand-to-officially-cut-visa-free-stay-to-30-days-on-september-15-2026/ and siam-legal.com/travel-to-thailand/thailand-approves-end-of-60-day-visa-free-stay/. Checked: 2026-10.
Does the landlord need to report my address (TM30) on Koh Phangan?
Yes, the owner or host must notify immigration (TM30). On the islands this goes through the local unit or the Samui office. Ask for the receipt, because extensions and 90-day reports ask for it. Source: immigration.go.th. Checked: 2026-10.
Do I need the Thailand Digital Arrival Card to reach Phangan?
Yes, every foreign visitor must submit the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before arriving in Thailand, whichever airport or border you use. Use only the official site and keep the confirmation. Source: tdac.immigration.go.th. Checked: 2026-10.
Is there an immigration office on Koh Phangan?
Koh Phangan has a small immigration unit (listed at 13/47 Moo 2, Koh Phangan), but older reports say it does not issue all services such as long-stay extensions, which are done at Koh Samui or Surat Thani. Check before the trip. Source: thai-visa-services.com/immigration-offices/koh-phangan-immigration and ask.in.th/question/is-the-temporary-thai-immigration-office-in-koh-phangan-open-today. Checked: 2026-10.
Where do I extend my stay if I live on Koh Phangan?
Many residents use the Koh Samui immigration office in Nathon, reached by ferry; whether the Phangan unit handles your case depends on the visa type and changes over time, so check before you go. Source: thai-visa-services.com/immigration-offices/koh-phangan-immigration and ask.in.th/question/is-the-temporary-thai-immigration-office-in-koh-phangan-open-today and thai-visa-services.com/immigration-offices/koh-samui-immigration. Checked: 2026-10.
Chat rules
- No spam. No ads, promo or referral links without a moderator's OK.
- Nothing illegal or dangerous: no escorts, drugs, scams, fake documents.
- No forwards from channels while you're new — write your own words.
- Respect each other. No insults, discrimination or harassment.
- English only so everyone can follow.
- Stay on topic: life in Koh Phangan — housing, visas, work, health, events, tips.
- Report, don't argue: reply to the message with /report and moderators will look.