The chief district officer of Koh Pa-ngan has sent a letter to Surat Thani governor today (March 5) , informing him of the decision. 
 
The government has asked state authorities to seek collaboration from the private sector to suspend activities which involve a mass gathering of people. 
The related authorities on March 4 held a meeting with a Rin Beach business operator, which organises the Full Moon Party, on possible measures to prevent spread of the virus at the venue . 
The meeting concluded that the party should be postponed until the situation returns to normal.

Virus concerns put off Full Moon Party

Full Moon Party, the popular annual event held on Koh Pha-ngan in March , has been cancelled out of concerns of the Covid-19 outbreak, according to local authorities.