There’s something about beach parties in summer. The warm nights; the cool breeze from the ocean; the sand between your toes; the fresh air in your lungs. Not a care in the world. The ultimate freedom.

None of this, however, is a description of Thailand’s now infamous Full Moon Party. Except the “beach” part.

I guess it’s warm, but that probably has as much to do with the fact that there’s 40,000 people dancing on a beach as it does with Thailand’s tropical location. The cool breeze (should you be lucky enough to feel it) can only be attributed to your running between the many bars bars spilling out onto the beach. There’s certainly no sand between your toes, because not wearing shoes at this party is NOT a wise choice. And as for fresh air – hardly. Cigarette smoke, sweat and alcohol-infused body odour is mostly what surrounds you.

And despite everything I’ve just mentioned, you’re still guaranteed to have one of the best times of your life…

40,000 people on a beach partying their way in and out of countless bars and clubs playing different beats for different tastes. Bright paint and neon clothing lights up the night. Everyone is there to meet new people, flirt, drink, dance and generally just have a good fucking time. Sure, you may wake up the next morning with little-to-no memory. Sure, you may wake up the next morning next to a total stranger. Sure, you may have lost all of your belongings. But I’m willing to bet that you’ll have a MASSIVE smile on your face, followed by the sudden desire to do it all again.

Immediately.