Did you know Koh Tao was almost completely unknown to tourists until the late 1970s? 😲
Back in 1977, the first adventurous travellers arrived on old fishing and coconut transport boats 🚤. They came to dive and explore the island’s untouched underwater world 🐠.
By 1984, Koh Tao’s first resort opened in Shark Bay—Niyom Bungalows 🛖—where rooms cost just 30 Baht a night! 😄
Fast forward to today… Koh Tao has transformed from a quiet island of fishermen and gardeners into a popular tourist destination 🏝️. With modern infrastructure, fun activities, and hundreds of places to stay, the island now welcomes around 350,000 visitors every year ✈️.
It’s wild to imagine how much things have changed in just a few decades!
👉 Learn more about Koh Tao here: www.kohtaocompleteguide.com
Photos © Annick Syrius, Aram Limsakul
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