Ko Tao Travel Forum

I am soon to leave the UK and finish my dive instruction with Bans. I need some good accomodation there that is clean, aircon, TV, Fridge and not too far away from Bans to make getting there easy, as it will be three months of training for me. Any ideas on that would be welcome. I have tried Tommy's, but they have no availability for May - July, and I was advised to try them when I am there. I would like to know that I have at least a month booked somewhere reasonable before I get there, and I figured 10,000 - 15,000B per month should be enough??

Any help appreciated....

I am planning to go to Koh Tao from Koh Samui and heard that I can take a speed boat across. Anyone have any info on this like how long it takes, what time and how much it cost and whereabouts in Koh Samui I can get the ride?

Rgds

I was living on koh tao between 2001 and 2003, i got some friends over there, a german couple leading the restaurant named G&T´s in sairee. there nmes was georg and trudi, a guess. they also been working as diveinstructor in different diveshops. the point is, i lost contact!! and i need to know, somebody remember this two people?? Please everybody, try to remember. maybee it was your instructor. they been both older, like 40 or ab. thanks for any little info.

Khop khun krap

André from germany

Could someone tell me what the weather is like in Ko Tao at the moment
My son and his girlfriend are travelling around Thailand .. as I type!!
Got a text saying they are in Ko Tao :)

I am currently having chemotherapy and have a blood test 1 week after treatment
i will be in ko tao 1 week after my next treatment. is it possible to have a blood test in Ko Taoe (full blood count) and have the results faxed back to my oncologist back home? i have been to ko tao several times but dont rember seeing a hospital or pathology lab there.

we have booked a 5 day stay on ko tao at end of november, but reading previous postings it seems to be a bit of a washout time to go !! we did plan to do diving and snorkeling as well as chilling out on the beach after 2 weeks travelling up north !
so we'd like to know whether its worth cancelling and perhaps going to ko lanta/krabi instead ? has anyone spent time in ko tao in later part of november ? really wanted to go there as it looks so idyllic !!
so thanks again virtual tourists .

Can anyone please post some related sites for me about accomodations in Ao Luek Point on Koh Tao and how I can book the bungalows online.

Thank you!!

hi
we are travelling to Koh Tao in First week of september im wondering what the weather will be like can anyone tell me if it is heavy rain?
Also can anyone suggest which beach is best find a resort.

Thanx in advance for your help

we will be arriving in the afternoon in koh samui. will missed the afternoon ferry to ko tao. we din't want to stay a night in koh samui. is there any private ferry can transfer us to ko tao. the dive centre in ko tao quote us 30,000 bath(one way)to transfer us.we think its too expensive. we won't mind going to ko phangan first if is cheaper

I'm currently an advanced PADI diver and would like to get my divemasters while in Thailand. I am willing to spend my whole time on Ko Tao to do so. Anyone else spend that much time on the island and know what my options are and Im on a REALLY tight budget. My girlfriend is coming and going to at least get her open water. Thanks a lot

Sawadee!

I have read that Koh samui weather should be pretty good in July.
Is the weather type same on Koh Tao or is there different/more wet climate?

How about staying in Koh Tao for longer time?
is there any tailor shops to get tailor made suit + shirts?
How about restaurants? only those in the hotels?
(nothing bad about hotel's restaurants, but are they very expencive?)

And are the prices very high on Koh Tao since it is pretty small island...?

I'm staying 4 nights in Koh tao and am thinking about doing a open water diving course... but that means it'll take 3days of my stay (1 day in the class room & 1/2 day in the pool).
I'm just worried that I might not have enough time to enjoy the scenery of Koh tao if I do the diving course.

Would I see as much with snorkelling/ discover scuba diving? I would really love to see the sharks & turtles...

Help~~~ can't make my mind up :(

We are going to Ko Tao in January and are looking for a upscale villa/bungalow with a kitchen for a week. Can anyone provide any advice or links? All I can find so far are overpriced resorts and most don't offer a kitchen. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

I want to spend my holiday in ko tao in the first week of October.
I see the weather report that it is cool 25-32 degree,and there is shower almost every day.
I am afraid I can not go snorkeling because of the big wave, or the water is too cold.
Is it safe to go to Ko tao after the coup?
can you give me some advices?

Hi all,

I'm planning to dive at ko tao on 1st week of Oct. I'm worried about the raining season. Could anyone please let me know how bad the weather will be? whole day raining without sunshine for everyday or just evening or night raining and morning or afternoon sunshine? Many thanks

My partner & I are going to Hua Hin in September & would like to go to Ko Tao island for 4 days to relax, swim, snorkel, basically just chill. 2 questions:-
1. Which is the easiest way to Ko Tao from Hua Hin?
2. What resort and beach is the best and most chilled, (no loud music). and what beach offers the best snorkelling?

My husband and I (in our 50's) and our daughter and boyfriend are going to Ko Tao in October for 2 weeks.We want somewhere which is quiet, has beautiful gardens and a white sandy beach. We would like some privacy so wouldn't want the bungalows too close together. We would also be haoppy to have a bungalow for 4. We don't want to be near noisy nightlife.
We are looking at The Seashell Resort, The Ko tao RoyaL Resort and the Sensi Paradise. Which would be beST? Many thanks for your time. CAroline.

hello everybody,

i was wondering if some of you guys could recommend a couple places where i could get my PADI certification when i go to ko tao in december. i'd prefer a place where the instructor was a westerner speaking english and one that is respectable and safe. usually i would not care if my guide was western or thai, but when it comes to something like scuba, i'd rather be safe and make sure that i understand everything that is being said.

on that note, i was also wondering if people could maybe give me a suggestion or two about the best beaches to stay at/get my PADI certification on ko tao.

thanx again,

danK

Hi there,

I intend to go to Koh Tao as from mid July and have no idea whether I should book and hotel in advance or not. I would like to avoid to sleep on the beach or to have to book a presidential suite... Thanks for your help.

Steve

Hi all,

I am thinking about whether or not to pack my mobile phone to koh Tao. I think I will be staying on Sai Ree beach - does anyone know if there is mobile coverage on the island and if yes , if its good or patchy?

Thanks a lot, loking forward to your response!

Hi, any and everyone.

I'm I Koh Tao lover, but I'm sadly not there now. In May I spent about 3 weeks wandering around, diving, and enjoying the delights of El Gringo's Cajun Chicken Fajitas.

I was sad to go, even sadder because I left something behind.

You all know the Cube clothes shop opposite Choppers in Sairee? That futuristic white one with all the cool t-shirts. Well I thought the t-shirts were so cool I wanted to buy more than my luggage allowance would let me take (a measly 20kg), so the helpful people in the shop gave me the business card of the wholesaler in Bangkok. I thought I'd check it out once I got back to Bangkok, with the idea of getting a few sent over to my home country. But bugger me if I didn't lose it.

To cut a lot of flab from the story, I need that business card! Or at least the email address on it, so as I can get in contact with the t-shirt distributors, and get them to send some to me.

So please, any of you in Sairee, or passing through it, just take 5 minutes to get that card and scan or email me the info. I will be forever in your debt!

(My picture is of my neon-paint tatoos from the Songkran Full Moon Party!)

I intend to go Koh Tao leaving from Bangkok on january 12 and returning 14 because I have a flight on january 15 at 8:15 am.
Which would be the best and fast way to arrive there. Bus, Train?
Is it worthwhile to pass only one day in the island or there are closer and beutifull islands near Bangkok?
Do you know some resort around U$30?
Who doesn't dives can have fun at the island just making snorkeling?
I will spent 10 days in Krabi and Phi Phi area. Do you think it is worthwhile to go to Koh Tao just for visiting in one day or you would indicate another island.

myself and my partner are planning a trip to thailand on 26th july for 10 days. we are hoping to spend a couple of days in koh samui before koh tao then koh phangan. can anyone reccomend which islands are worth more of our time? we definately want to do our PADI on koh tao.

are we best to book accomodation before hand or book it when we get there being peak season?

can anyone give us an opinion on their stay at koh tao cabana (koh tao)? or tropicana resort (koh tao), does tropicna have hotwater?

Hi,
I will be in Thailand on the weekend of thwe 25/26 of march and would like ot attend catholic mass (doesnt matter which language, english, latin or german would be allright but I am fine with anything). Can you tell me if there is and if, how long will it take me to get there (I know it depends where I stay, but I havent booked yoet, so maybe you can recommend soemthing)
thank you very much
cheers
Sandra

Hi there,
Has anyone stayed at Koh Tao Resort or know anything about it? We are looking at going in a couple of weeks but can only find 1 review, which was quite good. We'd really like a nice beach, chilled atmosphere, and be able to go snorkelling (not necessarily on this beach). We'd really appreciate anyone's feedback on this resort.
Thanks so much!

The title of my posting is more a question. I have absolutely nothing against Scandanavians at all, its just after a stay in Phuket last year where my girlfriend and I didn't meet anybody (due to the language barrier) we need an honest opinion. Any Scandanavians/other Europeans welcome to reply!! Cheers.

I will be on Koh Tao for 7 days and would like to complete my open water + advanced open water courses. I am just wondering if anyone can give me any suggestions for which diving company would be the best, looking for a OW + AOW package deal with accommodation. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Are there any resorts with swimmingpool in Ko Tao? I know that Coral Grand has one, but i`m looking a bit cheaper option...

Need advice.We are going to thailand for our first time but we only have two weeks.We thought we split half the time at the beach and the other up north ChangMai/Pai. But we don't want to be moving around constantly we want to chill and relax.
Which island do you recommend Ko Tao or Ko Phangan.We just want to be in a most gorgeous place, amazing beach/swimming, maybe a bit of snorkeling...We are in our thirtees, not big partiers (smokers) and do not like crowds, but we want a place with a great vibe etc...
Also is Chiang mai totally worth it? our friends rave about Pai too. what is a most for a 2 week chill itenirary?
THANK YOU for your input!
peace~

Hi guys.
me and my boyfriend just spend new year in koh tao. we had such a great time that we've recommended the island to my mum and her partner. they ahve booked to go in april for 2 weeks. i know the rainy season starts in april in some regions in thailand. I also know that the weather has been a little unpredictable in the past year or 2 in thailand, meaning the riany season lasted uncharacteristically long last dec. but can anyone tell me what the wetaher is usually like in april in the surat thani province (koh tao) and if the rain has usually set in by that time. i would hate for her to go and have rain for 2 weeks, not fun, esp for my mum who is a sun worshipper!

thanks guys
jen