The early 1980's brought to KoToa some of the very first visitors from Koh Phangan who were searching for something new away from the masses and crowds who were going crazy for the Full Moon party on Koh Phangan. Here they located something more than just a new island to explore and soon the back packer groups were buzzing about the magnificent newly found island paradise. Mesmerised by the stunning crystal white beaches, the back of beyond aura, and of course the cheap living, back packers soon came in droves. Arrivals and departures were on the local fishing boats, and even then delays of several days were regular. Back to the hammocks and a world of dreams; The boat comes another day . Consequently, as its standing for striking nature, extraordinary marine life and staggering landscapes grew, simple access was offered when enhanced and safer boats were brought in to cope with the number of backpackers, being engrossed to the island.
Not like before 2000, you can find today everything from inexpensive straightforward wooden huts with thatched roofs to elegant high-class places with their own private swimming pool and facilities.
Around 1947, Khun A-Paiwong, Thailand's Prime Minister at the time, requested & got a royal pardon for the islands political prisoners and thanks to a affable act by His Majesty the King. They were repatriated and conveyed to Suratthani on the mainland and the island was deserted once again. This was the same year that the initial people laid claim to a large portion of land on what is now recognized as Sairee Beach. These were the twin brothers Khun Ueam and Khun Oh who came to Koh Tao by a small boat from the neighbouring island of Koh Phangan.
Fascinated by the stunning coral reefs surrounding KoTao, and the expansion in recreational scuba diving, some companies set up a scuba diving shop on Koh Tao. These companies in turn constructed accommodation for their clients, and over the years quite a few of these resorts changed into a quite luxurious.
Ko Tao's climate is the whole year beautiful. Nice weather days and a refreshing ocean breeze are the norm. The best time for a visit, late December to late of March is the perfect holiday island experience.
The early 1980's brought to KoToa some of the very first visitors from Koh Phangan who were searching for something new away from the masses and crowds who were going crazy for the Full Moon party on Koh Phangan. Here they located something more than just a new island to explore and soon the back packer groups were buzzing about the magnificent newly found island paradise. Mesmerised by the stunning crystal white beaches, the back of beyond aura, and of course the cheap living, back packers soon came in droves. Arrivals and departures were on the local fishing boats, and even then delays of several days were regular. Back to the hammocks and a world of dreams; The boat comes another day . Consequently, as its standing for striking nature, extraordinary marine life and staggering landscapes grew, simple access was offered when enhanced and safer boats were brought in to cope with the number of backpackers, being engrossed to the island.
Attracted by the wonderful coral reefs surrounding KohTao, and the quick growth in recreational scuba diving, a number of companies have started dive businesses on Koh Tao, these companies in turn developed exclusive resorts for their clientele, and over the years several of these resorts have become quite elegant.
Initially this small island was not inhabited, visited only by local fishermen from near by islands when looking for shelter during storms at sea or when in need of fresh water and supplies. |
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