Ko Tao Today it's one of Thailand's premier diving locations, but Ko Tao, or Turtle Island, has in the past been a pirate's hideout, a layover for fishermen, a prison and a badly-kept backpacker secret.Ko Tao also has plenty to offer non-divers, with an array of non-water based activities such as hiking to yoga on offer. Those willing to escape from the congested diver hotspots are rewarded with gorgeous beaches, great viewpoints and hospitable locals. Of course if you are diving, Ko Tao is a must, with some of the best diving in the Gulf of Thailand. in Travel > Asia > Thailandwith ko_taothailandtravel