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The early 80's brought to KohTaosome of the very first backpackersfrom Koh Phanganwho were looking for some thing new away from the crowds and masses who were going mad for the full moonparties on Kohphangan.
There is a wide range of Guesthouses and Bungalowson Ko Tao for differnt type of budget, availible for online reservationprovided by PhanganIsland.com.
KohTao islandis situated about 65 kilometres east of the coastline between Suratthani and Chumporn in the Gulf of Thailand and it is about 22 kilometer in size - so small but not too small.
In the beginning of 1980's brought to KoTao some of the first people from Ko Phangan who were seeking for something new away from the masses and crowds who were going crazy for the full moon party on KoPhangan. Here they discovered something more than just a new island to explore and soon the backpacker network was buzzing about the magnificent newly found island paradise. Mesmerised by the striking pure white beaches, the back of beyond aura, and of course the cheap living, back-packers soon arrived in droves. Departure and arrivals were on the local fishing boats, and even then setbacks of several days were common. Back to the hammock and a world of dreams; The boat comes another day . Subsequently, as its status for dazzling nature, extraordinary marine life and remarkable landscapes grew, easier access was obtainable when improved and safer boats were brought in to deal with the number of visitors, being attracted to the island.
These were the twin brothers Khun Oh & Khun Ueam who got to Ko Tao by boat from the neighboring island of Koh Panghan, Koh Tao was still under protection of the king in those days but it did not prevent those fortune seekers from claiming their stake of land. Arrivals and departures were on the local coconut boats, and even then delays of several days were common practice, so back to the hammock and a world of dreams, the boat will come another day. Here they found some thing more then just a new islandto explore and soon the backpackernetwork was buzzing about the exiting newly found islandparadise of Ko Tao. Captivated by the pure white sandy beaches, the back of beyond aura, and of course the cheap living, back packers soon arrived in droves. Local farmers and fishermen realised that major business people from other places were creating their island to accommodate to the needs of all these new customers and they too, immediately started to open their own businesses to fulfill all the customers demands. Consequently, as its reputation for beautiful nature, outstanding marine life and amazing landscapes grew, easier access was became available when better built were brought in to handle the large number of backpackersbeing attracted to the island. |
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