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KOH TAO,
slightly bigger than 21 sq. kilometres is one of the smallest inhabited islands
in the archipelago, translated as Turtle island because of its similar shape to
the aquatic reptile.
Located 70 km east of the Suratthani coast line and about 50km north east from
Koh Phangan, the island was used as a political prison for Barworndej rebels in
1933, and participants of the coup in 1938. The deep rough sea was the strong
natural barrier dividing the two worlds.
October, 20, 1944, Khun A-Paiwong, prime minister at the time pleaded for royal
pardon for all prisoners on the island. Three years later everybody was released
and taken to the Suratthani shore. The "Turtle" was abandoned but was not left
alone for long.
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