Whether you need to stock up on sun lotion, buy a coconut necklace or get the latest model underwater camera, Koh Tao shopping stores can supply almost all of your demands. For this convenience, please be aware that prices here are higher than on the mainland due to high transportation costs, storage and the cost of living.
Clothes & Accessories Shops on Koh Tao
Koh Tao has plenty of clothes shops in three main beach areas: Mae Haad, Sairee Beach and Chalok Baan Kao. Although most shops offer a similar choice of products and beachwear suited to island use, a few shops offer brands made by local designers and some international brands. You won’t have to go far to find things like shorts, tops and T-shirts, swimwear, flip-flops, beach towels, sarongs, sunglasses, hats and bags.
Diving Equipment
There are four diving equipment stores in Mae Haad Bay where you can find all equipment and accessories for diving and snorkeling. Each is an authorized distributor for brands such as Mares, Scuba Pro, Cressi Sub, Aqua Lung, Omer, Suunto, Beuchat, Tusa, Gull etc. Most of the large diving schools on Koh Tao also have their own retail stores.
Supermarkets on Koh Tao
Apart from local products, some popular imported goods (food items like pasta, energy bars, chips, spices and ingredients) are also available at a few stores on Koh Tao. Alcohol and tobacco are provided in most supermarkets here. Necessary skin care products for the island, such as sunscreen, tanning oil, after-sun lotion, coconut oil and insect repellent, are also easily found. If you are staying longer and need housewares or furniture and can’t find what you are looking for, some Koh Tao shopping stores operate a catalogue ordering system.
Fresh Markets on Koh Tao
Here you will find local foods and ingredients to cook your own dish, or buy some tropical fruit. Some shops on Koh Tao also provide fresh organic vegetables and imported meats. Fruit is sold in some of the small shops on the roadside, and they can often cut them into pieces or blend them up to make a fresh fruit shake.
Koh Tao boasts stunning coral reefs and abundant marine life, combined with a relaxed lifestyle, making it an unforgettable destination for thousands of visitors per year.
Koh Tao has a great variety of places to eat offering international cuisines and fusion blends. Here is a selection of Koh Tao restaurants we have reviewed.
Terms & Conditions
Ticket must be purchased at least 3 days before departure date.
The voucher must be printed out and reconfirm at Lomlahkkhirin check-in counter on departure date. Passenger must check-in 30 minutes prior to departure time. Failure to do so, the ticket will not be refunded.
Baggage allowance is 20 kg/person. Extra weight cost 20 Baht/kg, but not exceed to 30 kg in total.
Destination and route are not allowed to be changed.
Cancellation 3 days prior to your departure date and not longer than 180 days after purchase, 50% of your payment will be refunded. Tickets booked on long holiday are non-refundable.
Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries reserves the right to cancel their service due to poor weather conditions or any circumstances beyond the reasonable for any safety reason. Departure and arrival times may be subject to change due to weather conditions without prior notice. Please be advised to allow 12 hours minimum for connecting flight.
Discover Koh Tao and Koh Tao Complete Guide do not take responsibility for any expense, loss, damage or injury which may arise in the event of cancellation or delay of Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries service.
Price does not include Koh Nang Yuan landing fee 250 Baht/person.
Snorkelling spots may be subject to change due to weather conditions without prior notice.
Oxygen Tour reserves the right to cancel their service due to poor weather conditions or any circumstances regarding safety.
To possess a 50% refund for your cancellation, you must inform us two days before the trip and no longer than 180 days after the deposit payment. Snorkelling trip booked on long holiday are non-refundable.
To possess a 50% refund for your cancellation, you must inform us seven days before the tour and no longer than 180 days after the deposit payment.
KOH TAO : a Complete Guide reserves the right to cancel our tour due to poor weather conditions or any circumstances regarding safety. We then refund 100% of your deposit payment.
