017 - Thailand - Koh Tao 04/17/08 - 05/11/08 Save Koh Tao Koh Tao is a small tropical island off the east coast of Thailand that is full of lush forests, white sandy beaches, rocky cliffs, and an abundance of coral and marine life. It is also home to over 60 dive shops, hundreds of self-absorbed farangs (tourists) that enjoy being catered to, as many or more locals that cater to them, and what seems like a million loud, polluting motor bikes, ATVs, and pick-up trucks. Unfortunately, the over-development of Koh Tao has led to problems of pollution, waste management, and marine erosion. We came to Koh Tao on a volunteer project to teach English to local Thai children and to help with conservation efforts on the island. Our main contact on the island was Bee,
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