about Spotlight Koh Tao 2023

Spotlight Koh Tao 2023

We are proud to announce the dates for our 2^nd annual Spotlight Koh Tao event!

Following the huge success of Spotlight Koh Tao 2022, we are delighted to announce the second year of our island-wide conservation event.

Running from the 3rd to the 9th of April, 2023, Spotlight Koh Tao comprises workshops and exhibitions that highlight the island’s dedication to conservation and land and sea revitalization. We look forward to welcoming back visitors and esteemed guests from Thailand and around the world to join our environmentally-themed celebration.

During recent years, there have been times when it has felt like the earth is standing still. But mother nature never rests. In these times, more than ever, it has been important for the Koh Tao community to drive forward with land and sea revitalization projects, so that the generations to follow can enjoy the beauty and natural wonder of our island for years to come.

Spotlight Koh Tao Schedule

We have organized 12 different daytime activities and workshops that showcase our conservation efforts. A variety of land and marine workshops are on offer to suit divers and non-divers alike. In the evenings, all attendees and participants will meet on the beach to celebrate with local sports, a green market, mini dive, and an adventure expo.

The Price

Tickets including land-based activities:1,500 THB
Tickets including marine-based activities:3,000 THB

What’s Included

Attending Spotlight Koh Tao is an opportunity to dive into nature on our tropical paradise island to learn more about conservation and our land and sea revitalization efforts. Signing up as a participant guarantees you:
A place on one of 12 exciting land and sea activities and workshops.
Discounts and promotions throughout your stay from various local businesses

Activities

Participants can choose from any of the land or sea revitalization activities listed below. Please note that options 1-4 are suitable for certified divers only. All other workshops are open to everyone.

1) Coral Reef Rehabilitation

2) Reef Watch Monitoring

3) Mooring Buoys Maintenance

4) Underwater and Beach Clean-up

5) Fish Aggregation with Local Fishermen

6) Watershed Forest Rehabilitation

7) CoCo Tie Dye Workshop

8) Sea Glass Creations Workshop

9) Natural Cleaning Products Workshop

10) Zero Waste Thai Cuisine Class

11) Plas-Tao Workshop

12) ECO PRINT Workshop

Islandwide Discounts

Attendees will receive islandwide discounts from multiple local businesses:

CORAL REEF REHABILITATION

APRIL 3-9 2023

For decades, Koh Tao has enjoyed a well-deserved reputation as a world-class diving destination. However, our coral reefs have suffered from degradation due to both natural and anthropogenic disturbances, including coastal development, sedimentation, destructive fishing, and tourism-related activities. To combat these destructive forces, our environmentally-focused local community has joined forces with private businesses and government organizations to develop coral reef rehabilitation projects.