Koh Tao Municipal Office.

Koh Tao Municipal Office at a glance

Koh Tao's local government body is a Thesaban Tambon (subdistrict municipality), not a Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) -- an important distinction, since a separately administered "Tambon Koh Tao" SAO also exists in Phatthalung province, an entirely different part of Thailand unrelated to this island. The municipality, based in Chalok Baan Kao, is the elected local body responsible for economic, social and cultural administration and public infrastructure across Koh Tao.

For day-to-day expat and property matters -- visa extensions, 90-day reporting, land-title business -- the relevant offices are Surat Thani or the district immigration/land channels covered in the island's separate immigration office guide, not this municipal office, which primarily handles local civil administration, public works and community services for residents.

Address: Chalok Baan Kao, Koh Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84360
Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:00 AM-4:30 PM; closed Saturday and Sunday.
Phone: +66 (0)77 601 981-2
Getting there: In Chalok Baan Kao on the island's south side, the same general area as the main police station -- reachable by taxi, songthaew or motorbike from Mae Haad or Sairee.

What's handled here

• Local civil administration, public infrastructure and community services for Koh Tao
• Coordination with village heads and community leaders across the island
• General public inquiries and complaints handling for local government matters

Notable facts

• Do not confuse this office with the similarly-named "Tambon Koh Tao" Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Phatthalung province -- that is a different place entirely, unrelated to the diving island covered here.
• Based in Chalok Baan Kao, on the island's south side rather than in Mae Haad or Sairee Beach where most visitor-facing business is concentrated.

Sources & References

• Immigration Bureau, Royal Thai Police

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