In the beginning of 1980's brought to Ko Tao some of the first visitors from KoPhangan who were searching for something innovative away from the crowds and masses who were going nuts for the full moon parties on KoPhangan. Here they found something more than just a new island to explore and soon the back-packer groups were vivacious about the fantastic newly found island paradise. Mesmerised by the striking pure white beaches, the back of beyond aura, and of course the inexpensive living, backpackers soon arrived in droves. Departure and arrivals were on the local fishing boats, and even then hold-ups of several days were frequent. Back to the hammocks and a world of dreams; The boat comes another day . Consequently, as its reputation for attractive nature, excellent marine life and staggering landscapes grew, easier access was made available when enhanced and safer boats were brought in to handle the number of back-packers, being engrossed to the island. Attracted by the outstanding coral reefs surrounding KohTao, and the growth in recreational diving, quite a few companies have setup dive businesses on the island, these companies in turn developed resorts for their customers, and over the years several of these resorts have become quite plush. All the prisoners were all repatriated and transported to Suratthani on the mainland and KoTao was a desert island yet again. From the first bamboo A-Frame bungalows on the beach for 20 Baht a night, to simple thatched bungalows, the local Thai families reacted quickly to this influx of back packers other wise known as Ferangs.
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