Despite KohTao still being under Royal Patronage, plots of land were claimed, and cleared for coconut plantations. You can still see loads of evidence of the huge plantations all over the island. Ko Tao has a lot of popular things to do one being snorkeling at many of Kohtao beaches. Now a days, you can find everything from basic simple wooden bungalows with thatched roofs to exotic high class villas with their own private swimming pool. In the late 1990's Ko Tao's very first, and until recently, only road was laid, the road runs South to North from the far side of Sairee to the southern settlement of Chalok Baan Kao. A new road is being developed on the way to Tanote Bay, and once finised it will open up the other side of Koh Tao for better development, it is accessable with care at the moment by 4x4. The island of Kho Tao is one of Thailand's interesting tropical gems. Blessed with sunny beaches and secluded bays, visitors from many different countries come back every year to experience the amazing Thai culture.
