The Best Dive Sites In Thailand

Delve beneath the waters surrounding Thailand and you’ll find such beauty that could even put the temples in the shade. For the most breath-taking images, you need to find the best dive sites that Thailand has to offer, so here are the best ones to visit the next time you find yourself in the land of smiles.
Two dive sites that should be on every diver’s wish list are Hin Daeng and Hin Muang in the southwest. Translated to Red Rock and Purple Rock respectively, they are enormous and remote, located in the Andaman Sea. Hin Daeng and Hin Muang are popular for providing regular sightings of manta rays and whale sharks, but there are also soft corals, trevallies, barracuda, reef sharks and more to gawp at. For the best diving, take to the waters between November and April, when the sea is at its calmest, clearest and warmest.

To the east of Thailand, Koh Tao is one of the most popular places for diving. In the Gulf of Thailand, this area can get busy with travellers looking for underwater adventure, but who can blame them? The dive sites around Koh Tao are extraordinary and each different from the next. For beautiful coral, head to Japanese Gardens, and for fish encounters, don’t miss Twin Peaks.

With more than 15 dive sites in Koh Phi Phi, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to deep sea exploration. Its rugged walls, caves and caverns hidden beneath the waters are home to some of the biggest variety of fish and marine life including leopard sharks, lion fish, giant moray, seahorses, green turtles, sea snakes and more. Bida Nai and Bida Nok are unmissable and provide entertainment for days for even the most experienced diver.
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