From shallow, sunlit reefs to current-washed pinnacles, wrecks, deep walls, caverns, and grottoes, Thailand has all the settings needed for a world-class dive destination. And that includes the marine life, which comes in an impressive array of types and sizes from tiny invertebrates to bus-sized whale sharks. These facts are not lost on the ever-growing number of visitors who are drawn to locations all across the expansive Gulf of Thailand and the eastern edge of the Andaman Sea. Here, they find a well-developed dive infrastructure that provides access to a wide range of sites within the country's extensive network of marine reserves. Ashore, all the experiences of one of Asia's most intriguing cultures await discovery.
HIGHLIGHTS
Dive primer
Water Temp: 80°
Visibility: 80-100'+
Wetsuit: 1.5mm to 3mm
Best time to travel
November to May
Favorite dive sites
Similan Islands
Richelieu Rock for whale shark
Western Rocky
Topside attractions
Trek in the Golden Triangle
Visit the art-filled home of silk mogul Jim Thompson