Tattoo Studios in Koh Tao
Koh Tao has a varied tattoo scene, with artists offering traditional hand-applied bamboo tattooing, modern machine work and custom designs. This guide presents a practical selection of established and notable studios; it is not a ranking, and the right choice depends on the artist’s portfolio, your preferred technique and where you are staying.
Before booking, review recent work, discuss the design and placement directly with the artist, and ask the studio to explain its equipment and hygiene procedures.
Choosing a tattoo studio on Koh Tao
- Technique: Ask whether the artist offers hand-applied bamboo tattooing, machine tattooing, or both.
- Portfolio: Look for recent examples that match the style and scale you want.
- Consultation: Confirm the design, placement, price and expected session time before starting.
- Aftercare: Follow the artist’s instructions and avoid exposing a fresh tattoo to seawater, swimming pools and strong sun until it is appropriately healed.
Selected tattoo studios in Koh Tao
Zoko Tattoo
Area: Sairee
Zoko is a long-running Sairee tattoo studio. Public business information describes both machine and bamboo tattooing, while its Koh Tao Rocks page provides more information about the studio and location. Confirm the current location and review recent work directly before visiting.
Thai Art Tattoo
Area: Koh Tao; confirm the precise location when booking
Thai Art Tattoo describes itself as a family-run Koh Tao studio with more than a decade of history. Its artists offer machine and traditional bamboo tattooing, custom work and Sak Yant work, with artist backgrounds and portfolios available on the studio’s website.
Visit the Thai Art Tattoo website
Koh Tao Bamboo Tattoo
Area: Koh Tao; verify the current studio location before visiting
Koh Tao Bamboo Tattoo focuses on traditional hand-applied bamboo tattooing and custom designs. Public pages describe locations in more than one part of the island, but the available location information is inconsistent, so contact the studio directly for its current address.
Visit the Koh Tao Bamboo Tattoo website
Apple Tattoo Koh Tao
Area: Apple House, central Sairee
Apple Tattoo is associated with Apple House in central Sairee. Public studio and portfolio information is currently limited, so visitors should speak directly with the business to confirm available tattoo techniques, artists, appointments and current contact details. This entry will be expanded when verified studio information and photography become available.
Silver Sands Tattoo
Area: Sairee
Silver Sands Tattoo is a centrally located Sairee option. Check its recent portfolio and confirm the available artists, techniques, appointment arrangements and current location directly with the studio.
Bamboo and machine tattooing
Traditional hand-applied bamboo tattooing and machine tattooing use different techniques and can produce different results. Neither method is automatically the right choice for every design. Ask to see relevant healed work and discuss the technique with the artist before deciding.
Tattoo aftercare while visiting Koh Tao
Follow the instructions supplied by your tattoo artist. As a conservative precaution, avoid seawater, swimming pools and strong sun while a fresh tattoo heals, and plan tattoo timing carefully around diving, snorkelling and beach activities.
More wellness and beauty services
See our Wellness & Beauty in Koh Tao guide for massage, hair and other personal-care options around the island.