Thailand is a tropical paradise loved by divers all over the world for its exceptional underwater visibility and reefs filled with some of the best corals and marine life in the world.
For lovers of “big fish,” nothing beats diving in Thailand with whale sharks, manta rays, leopard sharks, and other aquatic species. At the same time, macro photography enthusiasts can watch out for seahorses, frogs, hoopoes, nudibranchs, and other small things.
With the Gulf of Thailand to the east and the Andaman Sea to the west, diving in Thailand includes a variety of reefs, deep bluffs, wrecks, walls and caves, tunnels, peaks, and open ocean mountains. In short, it is a great country to take your diving training to the next level and guarantees an unforgettable experience for everyone.
The tropical location of Thailand provides a hot climate and good diving conditions all year round. Air temperatures range from 85-95 ° F / 30-35 ° C and the water temperature is around 84 ° F / 29 ° C
Thailand is a big country with two distinct dive areas – the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand – which are reversed each dive season. In the east, the Gulf of Thailand has incredible visibility from May to September, while the Andaman Sea on the west coast offers the best diving conditions from October to April, meaning diving can be enjoyed year-round in Thailand.
Whale sharks are most likely to be seen between March and June. Mid-October to mid-May is the best time to dive with manta rays.
Thailand is located in Southeast Asia and is easily accessible from most corners of the world. It has six international airports, but you will most likely arrive in Bangkok via Suvarnabhumi International Airport, as it is the main gateway to the country. Flying is the fastest way to see Thailand, which means you can spend more time diving and less travel time. Domestic flights from Suvarnabhumi to Phuket operate daily.
If you want to spend your holiday in the Andaman Sea, a flight to Phuket Airport (1 hour 25 minutes) is a good option, while Koh Samui (1 hour 15 minutes) will bring you close to Koh Phangan and Su Plum Island’s diving spot Tao got. Krabi (1h 25m) is your best option for diving on the west coast. Explore Scuba Diving in the Similan Islands The Similan Islands float in the Andaman Sea off Thailand’s west coast – there are nine to explore. The dive site features a variety of huge boulders, caves, narrow passages, and over 500 species of hard and soft corals full of life. Leopard sharks, guitar rays, whale sharks, manta rays, and turtles make diving in the Similan a feast for the eyes. When it comes to diving, the west and east coasts of the islands are opposed. The east coast offers excellent visibility and mild to moderate currents; hard corals make up the sandy reefs.