Koh Tao, Southern Thailand
This small island is almost completely overlaid with limestone mountains. On the east are steep cliffs and on the west and south are small beaches with south are small beaches with deep, crystallized, yet rapaid-descending, sea. Unspoiled coral reef can be found around the island. Ko-Tao is deemed the best diving spot in the Gulf of Thailand. Diving is permitted year-round, with a short exception during the monsoon season of November-December. Koh Tao houses the rarely seen black coral, black-eared shark, and many turtles. Much acclaimed diving spots are Kong Hin Chumphon, Kong Hin Khao, Kong Hin Khiao, Kong Hin Tung Ku, and Kong Sai Daeng or Ko Chalam.
Koh Tao Attractions :
Kong Hin ChumphonSo many fish frequent this area on the north-western part of the island facing Chumphon Province that during breeding season in March-April, this area is closed from any fishing activities.
Kong Hin Khao and Kong Hin KhiaoKong Hin Khao is located south, while Kong Hin Khiao north, of KO Nang Yuan. These overlaying rocks have submarine alcoves, whereby many fish frequent.
Hat Cho Po Ro and Giant Clam ParkThis small powdery beach provides accommodations. The Giant Clam Park nearby breeds the near-extinct giant clam and exhibits many aquatic animals. It is open daily.
Ban Mae HatPier, transportation terminal,diving schools and shops renting diving gear,concentrate in this economic center of the island. Other popular diving sites included Ao Hat Sai Ri,Ao Mae Hat, Ao Thian Nok, Ao Kluai Thuean, Ao Tanot, Laem chettawang and Laem Ao Luek.
Kong Hin TungkuThis area lies on the southwestern side of the island..
Kong Sai Daeng or Ko ChalamRarely seen black-eared shark frequent the red sandstone by the mouth of Ao Thian Nok.
The still pristine jungles include white mangrove and mangrove forests. The soil is mostly sandy clay and rich loam, perfect for rubber, palm, cashew nut, coffee and coconut plantations..
Hat Cho Po Ro and Giant Clam ParkThis small powdery beach provides accommodations. The Giant Clam Park nearby breeds the near-extinct giant clam and exhibits many aquatic animals. It is open daily.
Ban Mae HatPier, transportation terminal,diving schools and shops renting diving gear,concentrate in this economic center of the island. Other popular diving sites included Ao Hat Sai Ri,Ao Mae Hat, Ao Thian Nok, Ao Kluai Thuean, Ao Tanot, Laem chettawang and Laem Ao Luek.
Kong Hin TungkuThis area lies on the southwestern side of the island..
Kong Sai Daeng or Ko ChalamRarely seen black-eared shark frequent the red sandstone by the mouth of Ao Thian Nok.
The still pristine jungles include white mangrove and mangrove forests. The soil is mostly sandy clay and rich loam, perfect for rubber, palm, cashew nut, coffee and coconut plantations..
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