Chumphon Archipelago

East of Ko Tao, the Gulf of Thailand opens beyond the islands of the Chumphon archipelago. Ko Tao's rocky shores and sandy beaches are bordered by coral reefs, where branching Acropora and massive Porites shelter fish, crustaceans and other marine life. To the north lies the smaller island of Ko Nang Yuan, while farther south the waters lead towards Ko Pha Ngan and Ko Samui.