On June the 18th 1899, His Majesty the King Chulalongkorn (Rama 5 1868-1910) visited Ko Tao and left his monogram as evidence on a huge rock at Jor Por Ror Bay next to Sairee Beach. The first settlers lives mainly consisted of picking coconuts, growing friut and vegetables and providing for themselves by fishing. In the begeining this little islandwas not inhabited, frequented only by local fishermen from near by islands when looking for shelter during thunder storms or when in need of fresh water and supplies. Kohtaois a place of real beauty and charm, an island, where visitors can have a holiday away from stress, kicked back and on the beach or active and fast paced.
