A new naturally pristine resort island has been discovered in Thailand's southern Surat Thani Province and has been declared a pollution-free tourist destination.

Deputy Governor of Surat Thani Thawatchai Terdphao told journalists on Monday that "Koh Tan," the newly-discovered resort island, is located three kilometers South of Koh Samui, the famous resort island.

The resort island with white-sand beach and abundant resources and ecological attractions was discovered in a recent survey by local authorities, he disclosed.

Deep in the sea around the isle of 18 household-dwellers currently, there are plenty of charming reefs and variety of attractive sea-lives, where hundreds of tourists and divers will be welcome daily in the near future, according to the deputy governor.

"Koh Tan has been declared as a pollution-free tourist destination and the province is developing a town planning and infrastructure on the island, including local power system and communication networks," he said.

"To preserve its pristine nature and environment, local authorities have decided to ban all engine-based vehicles and motorcycles from the isle," added the deputy governor.

Source: Xinhua