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Thailand's
diving sites have been rated as some of the world's
finest as they offer divers and nature lovers
an exhilarating opportunity to observe a vibrant
underwater world teeming with a tremendous diversity
of colourful marine life.
The
tropical waters around Thailand are particularly
calm and clear and provide an ideal habitat for
more than 200 species of coral and a myriad of
other fascinating marine life. Thailand's exceptional
marine bio-diversity is the result of two distinct
marine ecosystems -- the Gulf of Thailand to the
east with the islands of Koh Samui, Koh Tao and
Mu Koh Ang Thong, the largest marine national park,
being the crown jewels of the region.
To
the west, hundreds of idyllic islands are dotted
around the Andaman Sea which forms part of the
Indian Ocean. Of this tropical islands of the
Andaman, Phuket and Phi Phi being the best known,
while the Similan and Surin islands have been
rated as world-class diving sites.
The
best time to be in the Gulf of Thailand is between
May and September while the Andaman is at its
best between October and April. With access to
one of the two locations at various times of the
year, snorkelling and diving conditions are ideal
all year round.
PATTAYA
All year round diving. Depths of 18 - 30 metres
with 6-10 metres visibility. Recommended attractions:
The islands of Koh Lan, Koh Pai and Koh Rin
KOH SAMET
The diving season in Koh Samet is from November
to June. Depths of 18 - 30 metres with 10-20
metres visibility.
Recommended attractions: Koh Coral and shipwrecks
KOH CHANG
The diving season in Koh Chang extends from November
to June. Depths of 18 - 30 metres with 10-25
metres visibility.
Recommended attractions: The islands of Koh Wai
and Koh Kradat
KOH SAMUI
The diving season in Koh Samui is from March
to October. Depths of 15 - 40 metres with 10-25
metres visibility.
Recommended attractions: The
islands of Koh Tao and the Mu Koh Ang Thong National
Park.
PHUKET
The diving season extends from November to April.
Depths of 30-45 metres with 10-25 metres visibility.
Recommended attractions: Koh Racha island and
Shark Point
SIMILAN
The diving season extends from December
to April. Depths of 25-90 metres with 35-40
metres visibility.
Recommended attractions: Koh Huyong island and
Elephant Rock (more.)
SURIN
The diving season extends from December to April.
Depths of 25-70 metres with 20-40 metres visibility.
Recommended attractions: HQ Bay and Turtle Ledge
(more.)
KHO
PHI PHI
The diving season extends from January to March.
Depths of 25-40 metres with 15-30 metres visibility.
Recommended attractions: Phi Phi Don and Koh Bida Nok (more.)
TRANG
The diving season extends from January to May
Depths of 25-45 metres with 20-40 metres visibility.
Recommended attractions: Emerald Cave and shipwrecks
(more.)
KOH TARUTAO
The diving season extends from December to May.
Depths of 15-35 metres with 15-35 metres visibility.
Recommended attractions: The islands of Koh Khai
and Koh Ngam (more.)
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In
Surat Thani Province
The
town of Surat Thani is the embarkation point
to the famous islands of Koh Samui, Koh Pha-ngan
and Koh Tao.
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In
Phangna Province
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