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Koh Tao

City in Surat Thani, Thailand

Overview

Koh Tao, located in the Gulf of Thailand, is renowned for its stunning beaches, lively diving scene, and laid-back island vibe. Though small, the island draws divers worldwide and offers a mix of buzzing nightlife and secluded bays.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Thailand
Province
Surat Thani
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
10.10°, 99.84°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$785
Local Cost
$383
Local Income
$550
Cashless
40
English
50
Temperature
28.1°C
Summer Avg
28.5°C
Winter Avg
27.2°C
Record High
32.2°C
Record Low
24.1°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
2259 mm
Internet Speed
94 Mbps
Upload
98 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
65
Coworking
0
Cafes
31
Nightlife
34
Parks
0
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
14.0
Airport
Distance

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 70 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.

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