The settlers lives consisted of cultivating coconuts, growing fruit and vegetables and of course nourishing themselves through fishing. In those days reaching Koh Taowas a dangerous boat trip from the nearby islands or the mainland, if and when the weatherand seas permitted, but the inhabitants continued to increase steadily all the same, even when the simple life was hard and without a great deal of reward. Attracted by the wonderful coral reefs surrounding KohTao, and the growth in sport diving, a number of companies have set up divebusinesses on the island, these companies in turn designed resortsfor their customers, and over the years several of these resortshave become quite elegant. While visting Kohtaovisitors can see typical picture-postcard views of shady palm trees , crystal clear lagoons and amazing sunsets The islands reputation spread and quickly increased as it widely became known all over world through international travellers and adventurous visitors.
