Information Koh Tao

City: Koh Tao
Location: A Island in sothern Thailand's east coast
Province: Suratthani (Thailand Provinces 76 pcs) See list here!
Country: Thailand

Largest town: Maa Haad (located at the ferry port)
Area 21 km2 (8 mil2)
Maximum height of 379 m (1243 ft)
Lowest height 0 m (0 ft)
Population 1500
Sea: Gulf of Thailand

85 km (53 miles) from mainland Surat Thani, (Donsak)
65 km (40 miles) from Koh Samui
43 km (27 miles) from Koh Phangan
79 km (49 miles) from Chumphon

Distance to Bangkok: 564 km (349 miles)


Here you can find information about Koh Tao and is meant to assist you and tell you what makes Ko Tao unique and well worth a visit to this Island.
 

Events, festivals and holidays in Koh Tao

Songkran Water Festival (Thai New Year) starts 13 April and lasts a few days. Songkran is the famous festival which sprays water on everyone, from young to old and even police officers get wet. No one is safe, spraying water normally one to two days. Especially transport and accommodation can be full this week. Book in advance.

Koh Tao Festival annual event around March-April draws thousands of people to the island to enjoy the festival which lasts for two days and two nights, and should not be missed. During the day there are many activities such as face painting, climbing, volleyball and competitions. In the evenings, live bands, DJs and shows (performed by local diving schools). Food is available to enjoy the food with both local food and Western dishes.

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General information and Hospitals in Koh Tao

Banks, ATMs and money Exchange, you will find.
Immigration office is located on the neighboring island of Koh Samui
Hospitals, only smaller hospitals and clinics (fully equipped hosptals on Koh Samui)

Transport
Travel with buses during the day, or tuktuk, taxi and there are so-called motorcycle taxi. No matter what form of transportation you choose, the price should ideally be drawn up before the start if vehicle not have any taxi-meter or driver not are willing to use the meter. Read more about taxi!

Hospitals and Dentists in Koh Tao

Hospitals Koh Tao (Larger Hospitals on nearby Island Koh Samui)
Mae Haad clinic: +66 (0) 77 456 412
Koh Tao doctor: +66 (0) 77 456 712
Thai Inter clinic: +66 (0) 77 456 661

Dentists Koh Tao
Dentist clinic: +66 (0) 81 8769582

Near Island Koh Samui have larger Hospitals and more dentists.
Samui International Hospital (SIH): +66 (0) 77 230781-2
Bandon International Hospital: +66 (0) 77 425 382
Bangkok Samui Hospital: +66 (0) 77 429 500
Thai International Hospital: +66 (0) 77 245721-6
Samui government hospitals (Nathon): +66 (0) 77 421 230

Dentists Koh Samui
Samui international hospital (SIH) : +66 (0) 77 230781-2
Beauty smile dental clinic: +66 (0) 77 413762
Samui dental clinic: +66 (0) 77 245988

Phone list local phones Koh Tao

Police, Fire, Ambulace: 191 (all over Thailand)
Police Koh Tao: +66 (0) 77 456220
Tourist Police: 1155
Tourist Police Koh Samui: +66 (0) 77 421081
Immigration Koh Samui: +66 (0) 77 421069
Koh Samui Airport: +66 (0) 77 428500, +66 (0) 2 1343960
Tourist Authority of Thailand Koh Samui: +66 (0) 77 420524

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