Koh Tao.

Koh Tao is a world-famous island that is regarded as a paradise for divers. It is located on the eastern coast of Surat Thani Province, next to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan.  The name “Koh Tao” was derived from the fact that it is a habitat for sea turtles. Although the number of turtles is not as large as in the past, tourists can still encounter green turtles or hawksbill turtles almost every day at Ao Thian Og. However, if looking from Koh Phangan, the shape of the island will look similar to a turtle as well.

The magnificent underwater nature makes Koh Tao a destination for both divers and divers.

- The best snorkeling spots on Koh Tao are Ao Muang, Ao Hin Wong, Ao Tanot and Ao Luek. There are many kinds of small fish here. The corals are complete and colorful.

- Scuba diving spots that you should not miss on Koh Tao are Tung Ku Rock, Japanese Garden, Chumphon Rock, Bai Hin, Shark Island or Kong Sai Daeng and Laem Thian.  This area will have anemones and clownfish. Beautiful coral reefs and a variety of fish, including grouper, elephant fin, shark, barracuda, and whale sharks, can be found underwater.

There is also a beach and a view point that tourists must check in, namely Sairee Beach, the longest beach on Koh Tao. There is a white sand beach stretching for a distance of more than 2 kilometers and the water level is not very high for swimming comfortably.   

When arriving at Koh Tao, what you should not miss is Koh Nang Yuan, located just 480 meters away from Koh Tao. It is a small island 3 island connected. There is a sandbar that can walk together, turning into a separate sea and 3 beaches.

With the abundance of nature, hundreds of thousands of tourists travel here each year. These factors prompt residents, villagers, and business owners to seek out ways to balance nature and promote sustainable tourism, including preserving land-based ecosystems, preventing forest encroachment, resolving waste issues, and discharging waste water, as well as maintaining the integrity of the marine environment through various projects like creating artificial reefs to serve as a nursery and habitat for aquatic animals as well as a training ground for divers and collecting marine life. This is another marine conservation attraction that should not be missed.

Although the monsoon season in the Gulf of Thailand, which lasts from November to January, makes February to April the optimum time to visit Koh Tao, there are several small islands that cover the waves and attract frequent visitors to Koh Tao. 

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