Top expats on Koh Phangan: Israel – 369 people, Russia – 335, UK – 291, France – 283, Germany – 210.

Russians Become Second Largest Expat Community on Koh Phangan Thailand's Immigration Bureau has released new statistics on foreigners on Koh Phangan amidst large-scale checks on illegal businesses and law violations. Currently, over 2,600 foreigners with long-term stay permits officially reside on the island. The largest community is Israeli citizens, with Russians in second place. Top Expats on Koh Phangan: Israel – 369 people Russia – 335 people United Kingdom – 291 people France – 283 people Germany – 210 people The police also disclosed statistics on violations among foreigners in 2026. The list included cases related to drugs, illegal work, and traffic violations. Leading in the number of cases are: Israel – 16 Russia – 13 USA – 8 Germany – 7 Raids and inspections are currently ongoing on Koh Phangan.