Diving in Thailand

There are over 400 dive centres in Thailand, and there's something that suits every level of diver. One of the most popular places for diving in the world is the Andaman Sea.  The season for diving in the Andaman Sea is November to May.  

If you planning to dive from April to October, then it's best to dive in the Gulf of Thailand. The very best time in the Gulf for diving is August and September.

Around 20% of the world's coral reef fish and over 800 species can be found in the reefs of Thailand.

Here's a list of places to dive and where there are (Andaman or Gulf):

• Pattaya  (Gulf, East)
• Ko Chang (Gulf, East)
• Chumphon (Gulf, West)
• Ko Pha-ngan and Ko Tao (Gulf, West)
• Note Ko Tao is the second largest centre in the world for learning to dive
• Richelieu and Surin Islands (North Andaman)
• Ko Bon and Ko Tachai (North Andaman)
• Phuket (Andaman)
• Similan Islands (Andaman)
• Adang-Rawee (Andaman)