Administration
Ko Pha Ngan together with Ko Tao forms the district (amphoe) Ko Pha Ngan. The district is subdivided into three subdistricts (tambon):
| Nr. | Name | Thai name | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ko Pha-ngan | เกาะพะงัน | |
| 2. | Ban Tai | บ้านใต้ | |
| 3. | Ko Tao | เกาะเต่า |
Originally the island was administrated from Ko Samui district. The minor district (King Amphoe) Ko Pha Ngan was established on October 1, 1970, then consisting of the two tambon Ko Pha Ngan and Ban Tai. It was upgraded to a full district on April 12, 1977.
Parts of the tambon Ko Pha Ngan and Ban Tai form the township (thesaban tambon) Ko Pha Ngan. There are further three Tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
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