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Thailand's most incredible diving spots
Dive into Thailand's underwater world at these top spots.
Famous for its pristine beaches and party vibe, Thailand's other charm is found by diving just below the surface - literally. The warm and clear Andaman Sea is open to scuba diving and snorkelling year round, and whether you're an experienced diver or about to take your first plunge, you won’t be disappointed.
Thailand's best diving conditions exist between November and April, when the average temperature in the Andaman Sea is a blissful 29C and underwater visibility can extend up to 30m. With access to turtles, manta rays and just about every type of tropical fish in the deep, your toughest decision will be choosing where to zip up your wetsuit first. Here’s our pick of destinations to drop anchor and dive in…
PHI PHI
After you take your "The Beach" selfie on Maya Bay - as is customary - the dive sites off the Phi Phi Islands like Ko Raya Yai will make you feel like you've jumped into an aquarium. Depending on the time of year you choose to visit, you might catch sight of moray eels, olive ridley sea turtles or a graceful manta ray.
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NANG THONG
Nang Thong Beach is not only popular with snorkellers, it's also a great departure point to take day trips out the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock. Boasting coral walls, swim-throughs and one of the greatest profusion of reef fish in the Andaman Sea, this is the ultimate playground for divers.
Coral Island's dive site has an extremely light current, making it one of the calmest in Thailand and great for beginners. These ideal conditions make it easy to spot bright-coloured beauties like lion fish and angel fish.
Image credit - Instagram @zohramankai
Image credit - Instagram @zohramankai
"Just as the great ocean has one taste, the taste of salt, so also does this teaching and discipline has one taste, the taste of liberation." The Buddha, circa 563 BC - 483 BC.
In Thailand, 93.6% of the population identifies as Buddhist and the country contains 38,000 temples and 300,000 monks. Located in the Wat Muang Monastery in Ang Thong province, The Great Buddha of Thailand is the ninth tallest statue in the world.
In Thailand, 93.6% of the population identifies as Buddhist and the country contains 38,000 temples and 300,000 monks. Located in the Wat Muang Monastery in Ang Thong province, The Great Buddha of Thailand is the ninth tallest statue in the world.
AO NANG
Ao Nang is the best place for some underwater island-hopping. The dive sites are only a short distance apart, but the scenery at each one is diverse. If you're an experienced diver and up for a challenge, ask your guide to take you to the King Cruiser wreck, a car ferry that sank in 1997 and which has since been transformed into an artificial reef.
NAI THON BEACH
Nai Thon Beach is one of Phuket's more tranquil beaches, but you wouldn't know that by dipping your dive mask beneath the surface. As part of Sirinat National Park, the crystal clear waters off Nai Thon are home to migrating sea turtles and fish-filled coral reefs. Waterproof cameras at the ready!
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Last updated: 23.03.2017
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Last updated: 23.03.2017