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Here they discovered some thing more then just a new island to explore and soon the backpacker network was buzzing about the fantastic newly found tropical island paradise of Koh Tao.
Captivated by the pure white sandy beaches, the back of beyond aura, and of course the cheap living, back packers soon arrived in droves.
All the prisoners were all pardoned and transported to Suratthani on the mainland and Koh Tao was a desert island yet again.
The island of Kho Tao is one of the country's true tropical gems. Blessed with white beaches and hidden bays, tourists from all over the world come again every year to soak up the unforgettable Thai culture.
The Island offers many popular activities one being scuba diving at most of Kohtao bays. Over the last thirteen years Koh Toa has transformed in many ways as it developed to become one of the main dive islands in Southeast Asia, drawing all levels of divers and water lovers alike. From the days of being a prison camp, through to its current re-development, Turtle island has retained it's sparkle, though it now caters for everyones tastes and budgets. Local farmers and fishermen quickly realised that major business people from other places were creating their island to accommodate to the needs of all these new customers and they also, quickly started to open their own businesses to fulfill all the customers demands. This small island was still under Royal Patronage in those days, but it didn't inhibit these fortune seekers from staking their claim. The first generation of today's community started settling when they brought their families to Ko Toa and began to farm and yield the rich earth and natural resources the island had to offer. Regardless of it still being under Royal Patronage, pieces of land were claimed, and vacated for coconut plantations. You can still see plenty of evidence of the large plantations all over the island. |
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Bungalow Resorts and Hotels on Koh TaoFamily Tanote BayAccommodation on Koh Tao |
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