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Koh Kho Khao in Thailand

Kho Khao Island is located on the Andaman coast about twelve kilometers west of Takuapa, the district capital, and only about 20 minutes north of Khao Lak, the tourism center of the area.

The island is an easy day trip from Khao Lak and even a day trip from Phuket is possible.

The island still has traces of an ancient civilization on the east central area.  Archeologists presume that the island and its harbor were part of a trading route linking India, China, the Middle East and Malaysia.

The The archeologial site "Tung Tuk" bears evidence of the past.  There is a statue of Gnesh, ancient beads, remains ofpottery made during the Tang Dynasty of China and Persian glass fragments have also been discoverd.

Kho Khao Iland covers an area of 64 square kilometers with a variety of vegetation including mangroves, hill evergreens and grass fields..

Agriculture is evident with the cultivation of various fruits, rubber trees, oil palms and pineapple.

The beaches along the western coast are often used by sea turtles coming ashore to lay their eggs.

More useful information about the island:

See our Koh Kho Khao Maps page, 

the Getting to Kho Khao Island page

and the Getting around Koh Kho Khao page.

Below: A great photo of Paradis Villas on KKK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

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Great Information for Visitors to Koh Kho Khao and Thailand:

Tourism Thailand

Thailand Meteorological Department

Bank of Thailand Daily Foreign Exchange Rates for the Thai Baht

 

 

 

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