Of all the countries in the world, Thailand is considered one of the most exciting tourist destinations. Known for its enormous shopping malls, elephant rides, and exotic adult clubs, Thailand also possesses some of the most wonderful scuba diving sites. Dive Thailand has become a favorite dive destination for many people searching for dive holidays and sites.
October to April is the best time to visit Thailand because any other time out of this period falls during their rainy season. Another good reason is that Thailands water temperature does not fluctuate often as it is a tropical country.
Diving Phuket
Phuket, being the largest island in Thailand is abundant with underwater life which includes reefs, wrecks and underwater volcanoes. Not only do hundreds of different species of fish reside in its waters but also rare turtles, dolphins, whales and sharks. Phuket is accessible by way of plane through major Asian and European destinations including Australia. Phuket offers everything a scuba diver dreams of with dive sites and destinations that include the Similan Islands, Shark Point, King Cruiser Wreck and the Andaman Wreck.
Dive Hin Mouang
Famous for its pelagic fish, Hin Mouang is one of the most famous diving sites in Thailand. This place makes Thailand truly spectacular with its breathtaking underwater peaks, large fish shoals, pretty carpets of anemone, humongous coral, gorgonian and other amazing sights.
Hin Daeng Scuba Diving
Hin Daeng is another unique site and is fairly close to Hin Mouang. Morays, octopi, shrimps, crayfish, gray reef and leopard sharks, and barracudas are the most common creatures you are most likely to encounter here. Manta rays, whale sharks and nurse sharks often visit this area.
Koh Kraden Wreck Diving
Just off the coast of Koh Kraden lies the Koh Kraden wreck. Its fame comes from the fact that it is a sunken Japanese destroyer. Over the years, it has become a breeding ground for flora and fauna. Other marine creatures that frequent this site include sea horses, giant morays, soft corals, lion fish and great schools of fish.
Koh Dok Mai
Koh Dok Mai is another dive location well known for night cave diving. Sea urchins like lobsters, moray eels, leopard sharks, sea snakes are known to inhabit this dive site. A great place for a different diving experience.
Dive Thailand is a great scuba diving destination with a lot to offer. If you consider going there on your next diving trip, you are sure to have an extraordinary time with many wonderful memories to savor.
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