🚀 Want more guests and clients?

On PhanganLife you can add information about your location or event for free—whether it’s a café, bar, hotel, yoga center, or party.
🔥 But if you want a bigger reach, more guests, and more clients, we have special advertising opportunities for your business!
We offer effective promotional tools to help you stand out from the competition and attract more attention. Choose the best option and boost your presence on PhanganLife! 🚀
PhanganLife Audience Reach!
samuilifeguide.com is a vibrant online guide that launched in September 2024 and has already gathered an active, truly engaged community. In its first year, the site has become one of the most notable media platforms on the island.
📈 Key Numbers
11,000+ unique users visited samuilifeguide.com in just the first six months, with up to 3,000 monthly visitors during high season and up to 2,000 in low season.
The most important thing — these are not random visitors, but real people living or vacationing on Phangan and Samui, as well as digital nomads, expats, families, and travelers.
🌏 Audience
The audience is truly international:
— 64% of users are from Thailand (Phangan, Samui, Bangkok)
— A strong segment of English- and Russian-speaking users
— The site is also popular among guests from the USA, Israel, Australia, and Europe
🤝 Why do people trust PhanganLife?
- The majority of visitors come via organic search — people are actively looking for our content, not coming by chance through ads.
- The average time on site is about one minute, and on popular pages up to one and a half minutes. This is an excellent engagement rate: people truly explore the content, not just scroll through.
- Up to 40% of the audience returns again — PhanganLife has already formed its own community interested in new places, events, and announcements.
PhanganLife is not just a “showcase,” but a true media platform for locals and regulars. Here people look for tips and choose where to go or what to try on the island. If you want to get closer to an active, lively Koh Phangan audience — you’re in the right place.
🎯 Banner Advertising — your way to stand out!
A banner on the main page, as well as at the bottom of each venue and information page, will attract the attention of your target audience and bring you new clients and guests.
PhanganLife App — the first and only mobile application about Koh Phangan, available on the App Store and Google Play! The launch dates: December 13, 2024 on iOS and January 14, 2025 on Android.
🚀 Growth and Engagement Dynamics
- Over 1,000 installs in just a few months with zero advertising — all downloads come exclusively through recommendations.
- An average of 300 active users per month.
- The entire audience consists of real residents and guests of Koh Phangan, as well as travelers from Russia, the USA, Germany, Israel, Thailand, and Australia.
- The most popular devices — iPhone (over 90% of installs), as well as Android smartphones.
- Average usage time — about 15 minutes per user, which shows the practical value of the app.
- App rating — 5.0 in both the App Store and Google Play!
🌏 User Geography
PhanganLife App is used all over the world:
— Thailand, Russia, USA, Germany, Israel, Australia — the main countries for installs.
— The audience includes expats, travelers, and longstayers who want to keep up with everything happening on the island.
👍 Why do people choose our app?
- PhanganLife App is always at your fingertips — quick search for places, events, news, and discounts right from your smartphone.
- Modern interface, easy navigation, and up-to-date information.
- The app is becoming an indispensable assistant for both residents and visitors of Koh Phangan.
🎯 Advertising in the mobile app — your direct path to an active audience!
Banners in the PhanganLife app are seen by the island’s most active users.
Your ad is shown on the main screen and on the pages of venues and events — ensuring maximum reach of your target audience and attracting new clients.
The chat @phangan55 is the largest and most vibrant Russian-speaking space about Koh Phangan. The group was founded on January 27, 2024 and in a short time has gathered a large, active audience.
📊 Key Figures
- 10,200 members — a strong, stable community
- 33,000 messages in the past 7 days
- 508 people read the chat daily
- 64 members post messages every week
- Mainly Russian-speaking audience: 84% Russian, 14% English, the rest — Ukrainian, German, Hebrew, Turkish, French
📈 Activity and Reach
- The chat runs in live mode — discussions, help, experience sharing, and life hacks about living on the island
- More than 500 people are regularly online at the same time — a high engagement rate
- Participants actively share recommendations, advice, and reviews about places, events, and services
- Peak activity is during weekdays, especially in the afternoon and evening Thai time
🌏 Geography and Diversity
- Participants include Koh Phangan residents, seasonal guests, digital nomads, and those only planning their move
- Most members are in Thailand, Russia, Israel, Germany, Australia, and the USA
- The group unites both newcomers and long-term islanders
🎯 Advertising in the Telegram chat — direct contact with the most active Russian-speaking audience on Koh Phangan!
Your advertisement will appear where it will truly be seen and where recommendations are spread by word of mouth.
The community is open to new services, events, and offers for life on the island.
Phangan Life Channel is a new media format about life on Koh Phangan and everything happening on the island.
The channel launched recently but is already rapidly gaining an audience, becoming a reliable source of up-to-date news, selections, and insights for residents and guests of Phangan.
📊 500+ «real» subscribers are already in our channel
📈 Growth and Engagement
- The channel is growing organically — every third subscriber comes by recommendation or from chats and groups
- Reactions to posts are mostly positive
- The audience is interested in news, promotions, events, venue reviews, and relevant tips about life on Phangan
🌍 Why choose this channel?
- The channel is integrated into the PhanganLife ecosystem: exclusive selections, news, and reviews not found in other social media are published here
- An open and friendly atmosphere: content is easy to read, and recommendations regularly make it to the top of local community discussions
🎯 Advertising in the channel — an effective start for new brands and events
Placement in the young, fast-growing Phangan Life Telegram channel allows you to be noticed by the most engaged part of the Phangan community.
Posts don’t get lost in the feed, and the audience is active and open to new offers!
- Instagram: @phanganlifecom
- Facebook: Geckos Phangan
- In the past month on Instagram — 2,700 views of posts
- Instagram audience — 145 followers and up to 537 story views per day
- Weekly: 1,005 views, 642 unique users
- The majority of views are from new users (72%)
- Geography — residents and guests of Koh Phangan, as well as Bangkok, Moscow, and Saint Petersburg
- The Facebook group is also open for your news and events
💡 Being present on our social platforms is an additional opportunity to reach engaged users who are already interested in island life.
Advertising on Instagram and Facebook Phangan Life is a great way to be noticed by your target audience!
🚀 The very first thing users see when they launch the app or visit the website!
This banner is the main advertising tool for attracting attention to your event or location. Placed in the most prominent position, it ensures high visibility and click-through rates.
🔹 Where is it placed?
• On the main page of the website and the app
• Shown to all users when they open PhanganLife
🔹 What does it provide?
✅ Instant visibility — the very first thing users see
✅ High click-through rate — direct link to your event or location
✅ Maximum audience reach — tourists, locals, digital nomads
✅ Banner design included — no need to spend time preparing creative
💡 Perfect for:
✔️ Promoting major events (parties, festivals, retreats)
✔️ Advertising restaurants, hotels, bars, and other locations
✔️ Special promotions and limited-time offers


🔹 Native advertising right in the context of user search!
This banner is placed at the bottom of every location and event page on both the website and the mobile app. The banner fits seamlessly into the user experience, attracting attention precisely when people are already exploring interesting places and events.
📍 Where is it displayed?
• On the website — at the bottom of location description pages
• In the app — at the bottom of both location and event description pages
🔹 What does it provide?
✅ Precise targeting — users are already interested in places and events
✅ Natural integration — advertising in a familiar content environment
✅ High CTR (click-through rate) — visitors are more likely to click on banners in a relevant context
✅ Banner design included in the price
💡 Perfect for:
✔️ Promoting venues (restaurants, hotels, bars, yoga centers)
✔️ Announcing events (parties, festivals, retreats)
✔️ Special deals and exclusive offers
📌 Want thousands of users to discover your place? Book a banner now! 🚀


🚀 Be at the very top! Your event or location will always be in the TOP-3 of the list, guaranteed to attract maximum user attention.
📍 Where is it displayed?
• In the PhanganLife app, in the lists of events or locations
• Always in the TOP-3, regardless of publication date
🔹 What does it provide?
✅ First position in the list — users see you among the very first
✅ Guaranteed increase in clicks and visits
✅ Maximum visibility without the need for organic promotion
✅ Perfect for recurring events or top venues
💡 Who is it for?
✔️ Organizers of parties, retreats, festivals, concerts
✔️ Owners of restaurants, bars, hotels, and other popular places
✔️ Any business that wants to be in the spotlight every day
📌 Want to be at the TOP? Pin your event or location and get more clients! 🚀


👀 Stand out brighter than your competitors! Your event or location will get special styling that immediately catches users’ attention in the feed.
📍 Where is it displayed?
• In the list of events and locations on the website and in the app
• Highlighted with color, a «Recommended» badge, or another visual accent
🔹 What does it provide?
✅ You’re more noticeable in the feed — attract more views and clicks
✅ Better memorability for users — increasing the chance they choose you
✅ Works for any place or event — perfect for both new and well-known venues
💡 Who is it for?
✔️ New venues and events that need to quickly gain popularity
✔️ Popular places wanting to stand out from competitors
✔️ Organizers of regular events who want to keep user attention
📌 Want to be noticed? Highlight your location or event right now! 🚀




🚀 When the Gecko recommends, users pay attention!
This promotion format makes your event or location especially appealing:
• In the list of events and locations in the app — a fun Gecko appears on the card, attracting user attention.
• On the main page (website + app) — a special «Gecko’s Recommendations» block highlights the best places and events.
• Additional «Top Events» list on the website — a dedicated section featuring the most interesting events, handpicked by the Gecko.
🔹 What does it provide?
✅ More trust — users perceive recommended events and locations as the best of the best
✅ Stand out from competitors — a unique format that draws attention
✅ Extra presence in the «Top Events» block — another point of contact with your audience
💡 Who is it for?
✔️ Organizers of vibrant, large-scale, and popular events
✔️ Venue owners who want to highlight their status as «must-visit» places
✔️ Anyone who wants to instantly boost recognition among the PhanganLife audience
📌 Want the Gecko to recommend you? Get the «Gecko Recommended» status and attract the maximum number of guests! 🚀




🚀 Get straight into users’ ToDo lists!
Your event or location will appear in the ToDo list of the mobile app as a personal recommendation from the Gecko. This means users will get a reminder to visit your place!
📍 How does it work?
• In the ToDo list, users will see a task: «Visit [Location/Event Name]»
• The user can easily go to the description and learn more details
• Increases the chances of being visited, as the task stays in front of their eyes
🔹 What does it provide?
✅ Direct contact with the user — a recommendation in their personal ToDo list
✅ Extra motivation to visit — less chance of being forgotten
✅ Increased visits — higher probability of action
💡 Who is it for?
✔️ Locations looking to attract more guests (cafés, bars, retreats, shops)
✔️ Event organizers who want people to remember to attend
✔️ New places entering the market
📌 Want to be added to users’ ToDo lists? Add your location or event to the Gecko’s personal recommendations! 🦎✅


🚀 We’ll tell everyone about your event or location on PhanganLife social media: Instagram, Facebook, Telegram Chat and Channel
We create posts with photos and videos that showcase the atmosphere of your event or venue and attract the audience’s attention.
🎉 If it’s an event:
📢 Event announcement in the feed and stories
• Event description: date, location, key highlights
• Photo or poster
• Invitation to attend
🎥 How it was — post-event report
• Photos and videos from the event
• The vibe, guests’ emotions, interesting moments
• Tagging participants and organizers
📌 What it gives you:
✅ Informing the audience about your event
✅ Increasing event awareness
✅ Generating more interest in your future events
📍 If it’s a venue (café, hotel, bar, yoga center, etc.):
📸 Venue review with photos and videos
• Venue description, its features and atmosphere
• High-quality photos and videos capturing the spirit of the place
• Key highlights: cuisine, service, unique offers
🎥 Stories & Reels
• Dynamic video tour of your venue
• Showcasing the space, menu, and atmosphere
📌 What it gives you:
✅ Attracts new visitors
✅ Generates interest in your place through visual content
✅ Builds a positive image for your venue
🔥 Additional features
💡 Tagging your venue or event account 📍
💡 Geolocation — helps users find you 🌍
💡 Use of relevant hashtags for your target audience 🚀
📌 Want more people to know about you? Let’s tell the Gecko’s audience about your venue or event! 🦎
📢 Ready to attract more guests and clients?
Choose your promotion option and make your business stand out on PhanganLife! 🚀
🚀 Advertising packages with placement on the PhanganLife website, app, and social media
- 🚫 Banner on the main page ℹ️
- 🚫 Banner at the bottom of the description ℹ️
- 🚫 Pinned at the top of the list ℹ️
- ✅ Visual highlighting in the list ℹ️
- ✅ Gecko’s Recommendations ℹ️
- 🚫 Banner on the main page ℹ️
- ✅ Banner at the bottom of the description ℹ️
- 🚫 Pinned at the top of the list ℹ️
- ✅ Visual highlighting in the list ℹ️
- ✅ Gecko’s Recommendations ℹ️
- ✅ Banner on the main page ℹ️
- ✅ Banner at the bottom of the description ℹ️
- ✅ Pinned at the top of the list ℹ️
- ✅ Visual highlighting in the list ℹ️
- ✅ Gecko’s Recommendations ℹ️
🔥 Want even more attention for your place or event?
Add exclusive advertising formats that will help you stand out from the rest!
📢 We’ll take your brand to the next level!
We will create a deep, professional review of your place or venue that hosts events. This is not just advertising — it’s a story that stays forever.
📌 What’s included?
✅ A full-length article with an engaging story about your location
✅ Interview with the owner or manager — we’ll showcase your philosophy and uniqueness
✅ Photoshoot — high-quality photos of your place, dishes, and interior
✅ Video shooting available — we can additionally film a short promo video
✅ Forever in the blog — your location or event is always accessible for users
💰 Price: 6,000฿ (one-time payment, forever on the website and in the app)
📌 Who is it for?
✔️ Owners of unique venues who want to tell their story
✔️ Event organizers who want a powerful PR boost
✔️ New places that need to quickly earn trust and popularity
At PhanganLife, we’re always open to collaboration and meaningful partnerships.
This is more than just a website or app — it’s a growing community that celebrates the vibrant spirit of Koh Phangan.
If you’d like to promote your project, co-host an event, or explore cross-promotion — we’re all ears.
We believe in connection over competition and love teaming up with people who feel the island’s vibe.
