Koh Tao is an isle of Turtles inward Thailand. It is situated at the due west on the Gulf of Thailand, roofing an expanse of 20 1 kilometeres2. The small town is Ban Mae Hat. The isle has a full population of to a greater extent than than 1,500. The major origin of economic scheme is Tourism. Scuba diving, existence the well-nigh pop amidst visitors contributes majorly.
Not solely the isle contains species of turtles only fifty-fifty the geographical cast is turtle like. Hawksbill as well as Green Turtle breed inward the land. In 2004, a breeding programme was introduced past times the KT-DOC as well as Royal Thai Navy which had improved the atmospheric condition of breeding the world as well as local scuba diving centres.
The island, every bit history suggests, was known every bit Pulo Bardia. It was non until 1980s, when travelers started visiting Koh Tao as well as shortly it became a pop tourist destination. Developed boats alongside modern infrastructure were provided to visitors every bit a result.
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The isle contains to a greater extent than than 150 comfortable as well as exquisite resorts offering accommodation. The pop species of fishes are Baracuda, Cobia, King Mackerel, Marlin, Sailfish, snapper as well as Trevally. Chumpon Pinnacle is the well-nigh pop spot for hunting of bull sharks as well as whale sharks.
Dirt roads receive got been converted to cemented ones. As much every bit 95% of all traffic is on motorbike. Ferry services from Surat Thani, Koh Samui, Chumphon as well as Koh Pha Ngan are offered at Koh Tao island. The 2 top dog ferries for shipping is Lomprayah as well as Seatran, they both offering quickest as well as well-nigh comfortable journeys. Koh tao contains no airport, hence Koh Samui Airport is used for those who wishing to fly. But fifty-fifty as well as then they volition receive got to accept a ferry to make the destination.
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Koh Tao
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Koh Tao Map
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