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They were the twin brothers Khun Ueam & Khun Oh who reached Ko Tao by boat from the neighboring islandof Koh Phangan, Koh Taowas still under protection of the king in those days but it didn't stop those fortune seekers from claiming their stake of land.
All the prisoners were all repatriated and transported to Suratthani on the mainland and Koh Taowas deserted yet again.
From the days of being a prison camp, through to its current re-development, Turtle island has retained it's magic, though it now caters for everybody's needs and budgets.
At first this little island had no one living on it, visited only by fisherman from near by islands when seeking shelter during thunder storms or when in need of fresh water and supplies. The early 80's brought to KoTao some of the very first back packers from Kohphanganwho were looking for something new away from the crowds and masses who were going crazy for the full moonparties on Kohphangan. Without question, Ko Tao has some of most beautiful beaches anywhere in Thailand. This small islandwas still under Royal Patronage in those days, but it didn't stop those fortune seekers from making their claim. The very first generation of todays community started settling when they brought their families to KoToa and began to cultivate and harvest the rich soil and natural resources the islandhad to offer. Even though it still being under Royal Patronage, plots of land were claimed, and vacated for coconut plantations. You can still see loads of confirmation of the large coconut plantations throughout the island. Local farmers and fishermen saw that people from other places were developing Ko Tao to provide all these new clients and they too without delay launched a businesses to satisfy the clients demands. |
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