Koh Tao is 45 km to the north of Koh Pha-ngam. Here nature is unspoiled and the local people live harmoniously with it. A very ideal plane for snorkeling and diving because of the perfect visibility and the rich aquatic life.

Diving
      Koh tao has literally become a divers paradise, more open here than anywhere else in Asia, which is an astonishing fact given the size of the island and its remoteness. The reason it has become such a popular destination has something to do with the quality of the instruction and diving and an awful lot to do with the price. Koh Tao is one of the cheapest places anywhere in the world to become a certified diver. When

the bath was devalued in 1997, Thailand suddenly became a very cheap place to go diving. However since then most of the country's dive operators have shifted their prices into US dollars or increased their bath prices. Koh Tao's operators, decided-through informal and sometimes contentious agreements-to keep their prices down and fixed at an agreed level. The result of this is, of course, tremendous for anyone looking for cut price diving and fortunately, due to the presence of some well-established and very professional outfits: high teaching and safety standards have been maintained. The other great thing about diving in Koh Tao is the proximity of the dive sites-all the main sites are within a half hour boat ride so boats have plenty of time to go out for two dives each morning and afternoon, returning for lunch on the island. The down side of the (for some people) is that diving in Koh Tao is a cheap and cheerful affair. Don't expect modern fiberglass boats and a towel at the end of the dive, here the them look a little shaky in stormy waters. Ti is not uncommon for engines to fail and for dive boats to be towed home by friendly fishermen.

Baan Talay Resort - ( Koh Samui Hotels )