The islandof Kho Tao is one of Thailand's real tropical gems. Blessed with white beaches and secluded bays, tourists from all over the world come again every year to experience the unique Thai culture. The islandwas still under Royal Patronage in the early days, but it did not inhibit those fortune seekers from staking their claim. The very first generation of todays community started to settle when they brought their families to Koh Taoand began to farm and reap the rich soil and natural resources the island had to offer. Although it still being under Royal Patronage, acres of land were claimed, and cleared for coconut plantations. You can still see lots of evidence of the massive coconut plantations all over the island. Koh Taois petite; 22 square kilometer and half of that too steep to access. In the beginning of 1980's brought to KoToa some of the very first visitors from KohPhanganwho were searching for something new away from the crowds and masses who were going nuts for the Full Moonparties on KohPhangan. Here they located something more than just a new island to explore and soon the back packer groups were vivacious about the magnificent newly found island paradise. Mesmerised by the striking crystal white beaches, the back of beyond aura, and of course the economical living, back packers soon came in droves. Departure and arrivals were on the local coconut boats, and even then hold-ups of several days were common. Back to the hammocks and a world of dreams; The boat comes another day . Subsequently, as its name for gorgeous nature, excellent marine life and mind-blowing landscapes grew, simple access was made available when improved and safer boats were brought in to handle the number of back packers, being attracted to the island.
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