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Tao and Nang Yuan islands

Fast Fact :Koh Tao (Koh means island and Tao means turtle)

Location : Suratthanee province, Thailand (South-eastern part in the gulf of Thailand, but you can travel by boat from Chumporn, which is closer to Bangkok)

Travelling : How to get to Tao Island

By/From Bkk Chumporn (Ta Yang Pier) Samui island Pha Ngun island

Car 500 Km. (6 hrs drive)
6-8 on coach or VAN 15 mins N/A N/A

Train 10 hrs N/A N/A N/A

Airplane N/A N/A 2 hrs N/A

Boat N/A 2-4 hrs (hi-speed)
5-6 (regular)
Overnight (overnight boat) 2 hrs (hi-speed)
5-6 (regular)
Overnight (overnight boat) 1 hr (hi-speed)

Activities : What did you expect when you decide to go to an island? kayaking, sun bahting, swimming, snorkling / scuba diving

Food : Local (Southern Thai style), Seafood, International Thai style, some Continental dishes are also available

Accomodation : Plenty and varieties of beaches, resorts, bangalows to choose from to fit your type. Some are highly decorated, some still primative and peaceful.

Underwater resources : Plenty of fishes but most of corals died since El Nino in 1990s, but it's recovering.

Summary :
Best place for weekend quick trip from Bangkok you can easily leave on Thursday night and back on Sunday night and you still get something.

Galleries :

Tao Island : Leam Thien Gallery

Nang Yuan Island Gallery

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