Tanote Bay, Koh Tao, Surat Thani Province, One of Five Beautiful Thai Beaches Ranked in the World in 2023

          Tanote Bay is located on the east coast of Koh Tao, Surat Thani Province, reputed to be one of the most popular tourist attractions on Koh Tao. The bay is outstanding for shallow diving sites and the abundance of diverse coral reefs, suitable for divers of all levels. These aspects earned it a ranking as the 44th most beautiful beach in the world in 2023 from the World Beach Guide website.

    Thanks to its location away from construction and hotel buildings, Tanote Bay has a wide beach suitable for sunbathing, outdoor activities, or having a picnic by the sea. Tanote Bay is also a beautiful spot to watch Koh Tao’s sunrise.

     Snorkeling at Tanote Bay is one of the tourist goals, because the bay is full of diverse corals and big fish. When you walk a few steps into the sea, you will see an amazing underwater world.

     Visitors can also rent kayaks and paddle them to Laem Thian Beach, which has no shops or residents, to experience its pure nature, so if you go there, don’t forget to bring along enough water and food.

     To get to Tanote Bay from the island’s harbor, you’ll see the Tanote Bay sign on the main road. Travel along the road heading east, and when you get to the end of the road, you’ll find a public parking lot and access to the beach.