PARADISE ISLAND

On the 18th of june 1899, His Majesty the King Chulalongkorn (Rama V 1868-1910) visited the island was not inhabited, frequented only by fishermen from nearby islands while seeking shelter during storms or when they require fresh water and supplies. It seems strange that such a tourist paradiseshould have been firstly earmarked as a prison. Strange, but true. From 1933 until 1947 the island was home to political prisoners. Being virtually 70 kilometers from the nearby mainland meant it was reasonably escape proof! Alcatraz...piece of cake. KohTao is surrounded by loads of Whale sharks and Black Tip Sharks too.

The name KohTao means Turtle Island; some say that the name is from the islands shape which is meant to look like an upside down turtle whilst others claim its from the days when the sea surrounding Koh Tao was their breeding site. Local fishermen and farmers saw that people from outside Thailandwere building up Ko Taoto provide the needs of all these new visitors and they too without delay initated a businesses to fulfil all the clients demands. You can book for a wide range of Bungalowson Koh Tao for differnt kind of budget, availible for online reservationprovided by PhanganIsland.com. Koh Taoisland is located about 75 km east of the coastline inbetween Suratthani and Chumporn in the Gulf of Thailandand its approximatly 20 kilometer in size - so small but not too small.

The early 80's brought to KohTao some of the very first travellers from full moon parties on Kho Phangan. They were the twin brothers Khun Ueam & Khun Oh who reached Ko Koh Tao means Turtle Island; some say that the given name is due to the islands shape which is meant to look like an upturned turtle while others state it is from the days when the water near the island was rich with turtles and the island was their breeding grounds.Ko Taois a nice island near Chumphon.