History of Koh Yao
It is believed that the early population of Koh Yao sought refuge from war in Trang and Satun provinces. Those who came from Trang settled on Koh Yao Noi while those from Satun settled on Koh Yao Yai. Now (in 2002) Koh Yao has a population of Koh Yao are rubber, coconut and cashew nut plantations, fishery, and herding.
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