The island of Kho Khao, located on the Andaman coast approximately 12 kilometers from the district capital of Takuapa and 80 kilometers away from Phang Nga City, still has traces of a glorious ancient civilization. Archeologists presume  the island and its harbor were part of a former trading route linking India, China, the Middle East and Malaysia. The archeological site “Tung Tuk” on Kho Khao Island bears evidence of the glorious past. A statue of Ganesh, ancient beads, remains of pottery made during the Tang Dynasty of China and Persian glass fragments have been discovered.

Kho Khao Island covers an area of 63 square kilometers or 39,375 Rai. Significant forest types on this island include mangroves, hill evergreen forest, and grass fields. Other areas are used for agriculture, including the cultivation of various fruits, rubber trees and oil palms. Furthermore, fishery, shrimp farming represents income possibility for local people. More interestingly the beaches on the western side of the island as well as the northern and southern coasts are located with resorts and restaurants and often used by sea turtles coming ashore to lay their eggs