Ko Tao Beach in Thailand

Ko Tao is one of the beautiful tourist spot in Thailand. It has large mountainous which the island distinguished by a 28-km. The shoreline studded by good-looking little bays, while beyond enlarge some 8 km. of untouched coral reefs. In the North of Ko Pha-ngan and has its own distinct attractions. Because Ko Tao lies about a five-hour boat ride from Ko Pha-ngan – and pretty much the same from the mainland – it has little casual tourism and is best known as a scuba diving destination. Smallest and most distant of the Samui archipelago islands that offer accommodation, Ko Tao, "Turtle Island" lies 45 km.

Aside from this the island containing with excellent underwater visibility, rich marine life and a variety of sites for all levels of proficiency, it offers some of the finest offshore diving in the whole of Thailand. Another excellent dive site is the pretty little island of Ko Nang Yuan, which lies just off the northwest coast of Ko Tao. A dive resort on the island provides good facilities for such a small island hideaway. To go there in Ko Tao can be reached by regular boat services from either Ko Pha-ngan (2-3 hours) or Chumphon (1 hour 40 minutes by speedboat).