national park
Ang Thong Marine National Park
A pristine archipelago of 42 islands in the Gulf of Thailand with emerald lagoons, limestone caves, and viewpoints.
57 km · about 65 min drive
Surat Thani, Thailand · Asia
Koh Tao sits on the route: 50 minutes from Ko Pha Ngan, 57km from Ang Thong Marine National Park.
Koh Tao is a town located in Surat Thani, Thailand. With a population of 1,382, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Koh Tao sits in Thailand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Koh Tao to your route.
Ko Tao (Thai: เกาะเต่า, pronounced [kɔ̀ʔ tàw], lit. 'Turtle Island') is an island in Thailand and is part of the Chumphon Archipelago on the western shore of the Gulf of Thailand. It covers an area of about 21 km2 (8 sq mi). Administratively it is a subdistrict (tambon) of Ko Pha-ngan District (amphoe) of Surat ThaniRead more
Province. As of 2006, its official population was 1,382. The main settlement is Ban Mae Haad.
The economy of the island is almost exclusively centered on tourism, especially scuba diving. Scuba diving is extremely popular in Ko Tao due to clear visibility, inexpensive pricing, warm water, and the range of sealife to be seen.
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Koh Tao is located in Surat Thani, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 10.0981 latitude, 99.8381 longitude.
Koh Tao has a population of approximately 1,382 people, making it a town in Thailand.
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national park
A pristine archipelago of 42 islands in the Gulf of Thailand with emerald lagoons, limestone caves, and viewpoints.
57 km · about 65 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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