Thailand Guide
Southern Thailand: the Gulf coast
Mae Hat
All boats to Ko Tao dock at MAE HAT, a small, lively village in a pleasant, beachfront setting, which boasts the lion's share of the island's amenities. A paved high street heads straight up the hill from the main pier (eventually ending up in Ao Chaloke Ban Kao), with a narrower front street running at right angles, parallel to the seafront. Three of the ferry companies each have their own pier, Lomprayah and Songserm to the south of the main one.The most characterful accommodation near Mae Hat is spread along the coast to the south.