Ko Tao is an island in Thailand and is part of the Chumphon Archipelago on the western shore of the Gulf of Thailand and it extends about 21 kilometers. Administratively it belongs to Ko Pha-ngan District of Surat Thani Province and its main settlement is Ban Mae Hat. The beach here offers a cosmopolitan ambiance with great nightspots, a lot of restaurants and for the most active crowds a lot of dive shops. Nearby you will find the beach of Sai Ri, also worth your visit. Ko Tao Island is renowned as the breeding ground for hawksbill and green turtles but also for its tropical coral reefs that are home to whale sharks and rays. Moreover, it is a famous scuba diving destination due to its rich seabed. In the south coast, you will find beautiful villas. In the northwest, Koh Nang Yuan is a group of islets with stunning hilltop views. The economy of the island is almost exclusively centered on tourism, above all scuba diving.
Thailand and formerly known as Siam is a country at the center of the Southeast Asian Indochinese peninsula and it borders with Myanmar to the northwest, Laos to the northeast, Cambodia to the southeast and Malaysia to the south. Thailand is the world's 50th largest country and the 21st-most-populous one. The capital and the largest city is Bangkok. It is a very hospitable and fun-loving country with wealthy culture and history, from its magnificent temples and tropical beaches. A country that is itself a unique culinary experience with a tropical climate, fascinating culture and history, majestic evergreen mountains and dreamy beaches, it is a magnet for travelers around the world.
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