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Koh Tao information..!!
KOH TAO : Asia Thailand
(also often Koh Tao, "Turtle Island ) is an island in Thailand located near the eastern shore of the Gulf of Thailand. It covers an area of about 21 km². Administratively it forms a tambon within the district (Amphoe) Ko Pha Ngan of Surat Thani Province. As of 2006 its official population number is 1382. The main settlement is Ban Mae Haad.
The economy of the island is almost exclusively centered around tourism, especially scuba diving.
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Koh Tao
 was named by its first settlers for the island's turtle-like geographic shape. [citation needed] Coincidentally, the island is an important breeding ground for Hawksbill turtles and Green turtles. Development of tourism has negatively impacted the health of these grounds but a breeding program organised in 2004 by the Royal Thai Navy and KT-DOC, a coalition of local scuba diving centres has reintroduced hundreds of juvenile turtles to the island's ecosystem. |
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HISTORY
 Initially the island was not inhabited, there was only the occasional fisherman from the neighboring islands, looking for shelter in a storm or just taking a break before continuing his tiresome journey.
It would appear from old maps (1600-1850) and descriptions that this island was known by European cartographers and mariners as "Pulo Bardia". The best example is a map by John Thornton dated 1685. Page 383 of 'The Edinburgh Gazetteer, or Geographical Dictionary' (1822) also mentions the island and provides a geographical position([3]). In his book titled "Narrative of a residence at the capital of the Kingdom of Siam" by Frederick Arthur Neale (1852 p.120) he describes the people and wildlife of Bardia. According to the account there were farms and even cows in a village on the bay lying to the west side of the island - (probably Sairee?). The book includes a fanciful illustration of 'Bardia' showing huts and palm trees.
 On June 18, 1899 King Chulalongkorn visited Ko Tao and left as evidence his monogram on a huge boulder at Jor Por Ror bay next to Sairee Beach. This place is still worshiped today.
In 1933 the island started to be used as a political prison. In 1947 Khuang Abhaiwongse, prime minister at that time, pleaded and received a royal pardon for all prisoners on the island. Everybody was taken to the shore of Surat Thani and Ko Tao was abandoned again.
In the same year Khun Uaem and his brother Khun Oh reached Ko Tao from the neighboring Ko Phangan by trying out their traditional sail boat, for that time a quite long and dangerous journey. Even though the island was still under royal  patronage, it did not stop these pioneers claiming themselves a good part of the land on today's Sairee beach. Having brought their families over, they began to cultivate and harvest the excellent soil, forming the first generation of the present-day community. They lived a simple and tough life harvesting coconuts, fishing and growing vegetables, which were also traded with Ko Phangan. Despite the difficulties in reaching the island, the population grew steadily.
In the 1980s the first travelers discovered Ko Tao and their special backpacker network quickly made it widely known and a popular destination. As a consequence, bigger, faster and safer boats were used to allow easier access to Ko Tao. In the 1990s the island finally became known as a diving site.
From : http://en.wikipedia.org |
Paradise Koh Tao Island Sea Central Gulf of Thailand
Koh Tao Attractions & Dive the beautiful sea of the Gulf of Thailand is well-known shelter. Visitors Just a few years but for this own. Visitors Foreigners. Name,. เกาะเต่า Ko Tao Said that a Heaven Of Diving At A dive. Well known throughout the world in elegance and flamboyance.Sea World.Not to lose any of the world.
Koh Tao Island comprises 2 main islands are Koh Tao and Koh Nang-Yuan Almost all the mountains. Is just a plain. 30% of the island. The total area is 17.96 square kilometers or 12 rai.3.4 km long 7.6 km wide with a 3 villages are Baan Maehaad and Baan Chalokbaankao.With distance from Chumphon estuary 85 km away from the Bay and Ban Don Surat Thani 120 kms. and from Koh Phangan this is the island closest to 45 km.That makes it the central island of Koh Tao has become a rather lonely Taelhlwg the real. |
KOH NANG YUAN...!!
Koh Nang Yuan , the Wonderful of Beauty and Heaven of Relaxation,has been praised for one of the world's top ten most beautiful islands.
Koh Nang-Yuan is located near Ko Tao Some perspective is similar to the bra.
KOH NANG YUAN
....Consists of three small island, joined by the white sand dunes, contrasts with the light blue sea. All of these elegant components appear to the three private swimming bays. Around the island also have the coral reefs that you can enjoy viewing several clownfish swim all-around.
Moreover,there is viewpoint on the top of mountain that has the comfortable pathway. Here,you can sight the sunrise and sunset at the same beach which is the significat identity of KOH NANG YUAN ,only place in the world.
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| Koh Tao info. |
Situated 60 kilometres off the coast of Chumphon but falling under the jurisdiction of Surat Thani, Ko Tao lies 45 kilometres north of Ko Pha-ngan and is only 20 square kilometres in area but it is known as the best diving site in the Gulf of Thailand. The turquoise water of Ko Tao is crystalline, coconut plantations still cover much of the landscape, and concrete roads are built along only a few beaches. Getting around the island is either by pick-up taxi or by boat. Motorbikes and mountain bikes are also available for rent to explore the island.
Attractions in and around Ko Tao include:
Hat Cho Po Ro or Hat Sai Ri – This small powdery beach provides accommodation. The Giant Clam Park nearby breeds the near-extinct giant clam and exhibits many aquatic animals. It is open daily.
Koh Nang Yuan - A coral island with a high viewpoint and long white sandy beaches.
Kong Hin Khao and Kong Hin Khiao – These overlaying rocks have submarine alcoves, whereby many fish frequent.
Kong Hin Chumphon – Many fish frequent this area on the northwestern part of the island. During breeding season in March – April, this area is closed from any fishing activities.
Ban Mae Hat – Pier, transportation terminal, diving schools and shops renting diving gear, concentrate in this economic centre of the island.
Kong Sai Daeng – Rarely seen black-eared shark frequent the red sandstone by the mouth of Thian Nok Bay.
The best period is from December to April. It is possible to travel to Ko Tao during the rainy season (May to October), though obviously, you should be prepared to run into showers and rainstorms.
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