Full Moon Party and Ko Tao

When it comes to partying Southern Thailand is the big brother of Mexico's Yucatan. While it doesn't really provide a cultural or historical experience or much of a backpacking experience for that matter - it can be a damn good time.

The Full Moon Party consists of 15,000 people drinking and dancing the night away on the Hat Rin beach located on the beautiful island of Ko Pha-Ngan. Buckets are the drink of choice - pint of rum and a pint of Redbull in a cute little sand pail.

Hanging out in front of the fire signs

Fire dancers twirl sticks of fire in the air and around their bodies.

The People

Sipping from a bucket

Sunset on the great diving island of Ko Tao

A well fed dog taking a siesta in a restaurant in Ko Tao

Khao San road in Bangkok