Foreigners on Koh Phangan complain about traditional ceremonies

08.06.2026 — A post appeared on social media claiming that foreigners living on Koh Phangan have repeatedly asked the police to shut down traditional Thai ceremonies. The author of the post, Apinya Diauvanitch, who describes herself as a local business owner, stated that this information has sparked widespread discussion among the tourist community and local residents. However, to date, no official confirmation of specific cases has been provided. Local residents of Koh Phangan have expressed concern about the potential impact of these statements on the island's cultural heritage. "If foreigners keep complaining, there will be no Thai events left," one local resident noted. Police representatives on Koh Phangan confirmed to report.in.th that they had received several complaints from foreign citizens regarding noise during traditional ceremonies. However, all these cases were resolved through negotiations between the parties without the need for law enforcement intervention. Local authorities on Koh Phangan are calling on foreign citizens and the local community to engage in dialogue and mutual understanding in order to preserve the island's cultural uniqueness.