Ko Tao, Thailand 🇹🇭 - What's it Like Now? Watch Before You Go

Ko Tao, Thailand 🇹🇭 - What's it Like Now? Watch Before You Go | Thailand Travel

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Жыл бұрын

I return to the island of Ko Tao in the Gulf of Thailand to find out how the island is doing in the post-COVID world and to also gain my advanced diving certification. Follow along as we explore the island and see how far it has come since 2022.
My previous trip to Ko Tao can be found here: • Diving and Exploring t...
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@adamwilson9718 5 күн бұрын

I have been lucky enough to visit the island 3 times and each time my love the island,and grows fonder! Obviously there has been some mysterious deaths on the island but I felt safe at all times. At the end of the day if you respect the island & the people you have nothing to worry about. If you decide to act up then that’s on you….especially knowing the dangers

@leodoeslife_ 4 күн бұрын

Right? That's what I've been saying too. Yes, there is a mafia family on the island but they are not actively looking to just murder tourists. Respect goes a long way and as long as you follow your instincts and steer clear of trouble, it's fine. Applies to anywhere you go in the world

@W3irdSole 8 ай бұрын

I am glad that you had a great time in Koh Tao. I still believe that tourists should boycott this Island until the mysterious deaths have absolute answers. It is just plain sad that these information is not included on some of the documentaries attracting more people to visit.

@jaydebeer7251 5 ай бұрын

Well tourists should boycott many countries then as there are unsolved deaths of tourists in new york /cape town/Mumbai/ London/ etc etc etc etc etc. Why boycott just kho tao?

@susanjones7389 Жыл бұрын

Great video, some good advice in there.

@leodoeslife_ Жыл бұрын

Thanks Susan 👍

@michielpoortvliet3003 3 ай бұрын

Travelling to asia ( indonesia, thailand etc.) with my then Girl friend were the best years of life. Enjoying life in the fullest. One big beautiful adventure exploring countries and cultures.

@leodoeslife_ 3 ай бұрын

Amen brother

@Userqwer97 Жыл бұрын

Superb!🏖🎿

@cindyslegers2356 5 ай бұрын

Verry nice island ..blue sea . beautiful

@farawayfred802 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Video!

@leodoeslife_ Жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks Frederick! 🙏

@jaydebeer7251 5 ай бұрын

Not been back to koh tao since 2005. Was there from 98-05. Best years of my life as a single man.. hopefully it's not changed too much . ❤

@leodoeslife_ 5 ай бұрын

7 years in Ko Tao? Whoa! That's awesome man, I'm sure you had some memorable times as a bachelor 🤘

@jamescasey1074 Ай бұрын

Plenty of murders

@seabird1170 10 ай бұрын

I stayed in Koh Samui for 10 days and came back to Korea a month ago, and I already miss it. I will return to happy paradise next spring.

@leodoeslife_ 10 ай бұрын

it's hard to leave right? Koh Samui is a good time to unwind. I'm in Korea now too haha

@the_keeponbuilding 5 ай бұрын

Il be here in 1 month woohoo

@leodoeslife_ 5 ай бұрын

🙌🙏🙌

@TristanWilliamsonMusic 29 күн бұрын

How was it? :)

@the_keeponbuilding 20 күн бұрын

@@TristanWilliamsonMusic It was so beautiful, and the people are so kind. The island is really small but fun. The main beach is beautiful. And for party people the place to be. I went to the freedom bar a lot. It's on the northest east. And I met a few locals. Talked a lot with locals. I go back next year. And I was in Bangkok with Songkran... That is soooo freaking awesome . They should do that world wide instead of fireworks!!

@kristian.ae1981 8 күн бұрын

Nice, is this high seasson? Havnt been there since 2008 - But was thinking of going this winter while we stay at Samui. But now i am not sure if i just want to remember how it was..

@leodoeslife_ 7 күн бұрын

If I remember right, this was around March 2023 (sort of high season) I'm sure a lot has changed since your last visit tho, Ko Samui is still relatively nice 👍

@AnishPatelR 7 ай бұрын

Tons of hotels, i am visiting in February, should i book hotel online?😊

@leodoeslife_ 7 ай бұрын

There's limitless options but it never hurts to book in advance

@XxZombie_KingxX 3 ай бұрын

How long did the speedboat from Surat Thani to Ko Tao take?

@leodoeslife_ 3 ай бұрын

Speedboats usually take an hour or less to get to Ko Tao. I think they make a quick stop at Koh Panghan beforehand

@XxZombie_KingxX 3 ай бұрын

@@leodoeslife_ it takes a ferry over 4 hours

@Richgirl4 9 ай бұрын

How is the weather in december?

@leodoeslife_ 9 ай бұрын

I've never actually been to KT at that time of the year but I would suspect it's the end of rainy season and should be pretty mild year-round 👍

@Xtremer846 6 ай бұрын

I answer instead him "Cold"

@Richgirl4 6 ай бұрын

@@Xtremer846 I’m in Koh Tao right now and I’ll answer that it’s windy, but nothing more😃

@jaikishore_ 8 күн бұрын

what gear do you use to film all this ??

@leodoeslife_ 7 күн бұрын

DJI Action Cam and Air 2 drone

@TemProduction 2 ай бұрын

2:30 what's the name of that bread place?

@leodoeslife_ 2 ай бұрын

I think it was just called The French Market

@riadontheroad 5 ай бұрын

mazing video. Btw any travel film makers planning for Thailand in May 2024 ? I do make travel videos too so I would like to collaborate for better engagement.

@evaliu454 Жыл бұрын

OMG your video covinced me to finally make the decision to go there. It looks so stunning. I have always gone to Koh Rong Sanlome in Cambodia for vacation. I'm gonna try Ko Tao this year. I wonder, however, is october a good month to visit?

@leodoeslife_ Жыл бұрын

That's great! Glad I could help. I think October lies right in the middle of rainy and dry season so in my mind it's a good time to go. Hopefully no storms roll in to disturb the water clarity but the Gulf of Thailand isn't known for getting big storms or anything. Hope you enjoy your trip!

@maneekaewthuam7288 Жыл бұрын

YANG THAI FOOD RESTAURANT 👍💯Cheap and great taste Big plate of food prices started from 70 Baht 👍🏝️🐢🌅🐠💞❤

@HeyYou-ii3kp 9 ай бұрын

Do some research about all of the tourists murdered in the Island

@Richgirl4 9 ай бұрын

How is Ko Rong?I've always wanted to visit this place, I read that it's still pretty clean there??

@co3980 8 ай бұрын

@@Richgirl4 Koh Rong is by far the nicest tropical island i have visited, and I have also been to koh tao. Left koh tao early as there's a truly nasty vibe there. it's like the wild west, and anyone who says otherwise is not "in tune" and/or is being ignorant of the well recorded, multiple rapes and murders on the island. Koh Tao translates to Turtle Island. Thais call it Dirty Turtle Island. All eyes will be on you when you arrive on the island and it's the only place i have ever had my passport details taken on the ferry in. some random guy on a bike asked me where i was staying within minutes of arriving. some kind of stooge if you ask me.

@BandGsAdventures-wv6vq 2 ай бұрын

I won't be going there, as I have seen too many video of deaths, aggressiveness and extortion. Some people are lucky, but I don't want to take any chances. So many other great places in Thailand.

@AnishPatelR 7 ай бұрын

How many days are enough to see koh tao?

@leodoeslife_ 7 ай бұрын

2-4 days I think is adequate

@lokishredz7781 6 ай бұрын

till you're alive

@MasonAveKid437 2 ай бұрын

What month were you here?

@leodoeslife_ 2 ай бұрын

If I remember correctly, this was around March 👍

@hemanth4371 3 ай бұрын

Ok is it really unsafe considering in October!!!

@cicic49 Жыл бұрын

Never ending bananas 🍌

@leodoeslife_ Жыл бұрын

Haha basket was always full of bananas 🙌

@nitronical6762 8 ай бұрын

D e a t h i s l a n d

@richardsmith2825 5 ай бұрын

The island was uninhabited until the 1940’s. Sadly mass tourism will spoil the tranquility.

@leodoeslife_ 5 ай бұрын

I agree, especially the western half of the island. I love the remoteness of Ko Tao but the amount of loud, rusty boats coming and going all day really takes away from the experience. Not to mention growing oil slicks in the water

@fragileawl 11 ай бұрын

Too many people were died there for suspicious reasons and police is not real helpful. Check all the information before making your decision.

@Pikachu-eo3gb 9 ай бұрын

Korup Island, not safe for tourists. Disgust1ng the way the police handle the case

@stephencomer9276 2 ай бұрын

I've lived over in Thailand for the best part of 8 years and Thai people advise not to go here

@wangchung_8541 Жыл бұрын

Please reconsider visiting Ko Tao. Mafia run , some of them responsible for most of the horrific rapes and murders on the island.

@knowledge4741 11 ай бұрын

They literally just killed an Australian kid yesterday I believe.

@bladerunner-cp2mu 11 ай бұрын

@@knowledge4741Fr?!

@stumpytkd1774 Жыл бұрын

Death island no thanks

@treehousekohtao 9 ай бұрын

We are perfectly happy & successful without you. Take it easy

@gabe.ch5555 29 күн бұрын

@@treehousekohtaoRepression and denial of reality is a wonderfully functioning protective mechanism until you find yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time.......