Thailand - The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget - page 792

KO TAO

Ko Nang Yuan Ao Mamuang

Causeways

Lighthouse

Ao Kluay Tuen

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ACCOMMODATION
Blue Wind
Charm Churee Villa
Family
Ko Tao Backpackers Hostel
Poseidon Resort
Saithong Resort
Silver Sands
Taatoh & Freedom
Beach Resort
Tao Thong Villa

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6
4
2
5
7
3
9
8

Ao Hinwong

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Ban Hat
Sai Ree

Hat Sai Ree

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3

Police
Station

Ao Mao

Laem
Thian

Ban Mae Hat

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Jan Som
Bay

Ao Ta Note

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Ban Chaloke
Ban Kao

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Hat
Sai Nuan

Ao Leuk

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Cape
Jeda Gang

Ao Chaloke
Ban Kao

Ao
Thian Ok

N Hat

Sai Daeng

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Shark Island Jon-Suwan

Mountain Viewpoint

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Laem Tato

kilometre

one of the touts who meet the ferries
at Mae Hat , the island's main village,
with pick-up or longtail boat on hand;
otherwise call ahead, as most bungalow
owners come to market once a day
(pick-ups are either free or B50-150/
person). Note that some resorts with
attached scuba-diving operations have
been known to refuse guests who don't
sign up for diving trips or courses.

The west coast
All boats to the island dock at BAN MAE
HAT , a small, lively village with the most
facilities on the island. On the roads
leading inland from the main pier and
the neighbouring Seatran pier, and on the
narrow coastal road that extends north
and south of them, you'll find bars,
restaurants, bakeries, internet, motorbike
rental, banks and more.