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Thailand is a remarkable
country full of history and culture, friendly natives who offer various
services, beautiful national parks, a wide range of accommodation possibilities
at every price level, extraordinary food, and exotic tropical fruits in
the world. Hence, with over 50 dive centers located on the islands and
towns in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, visiting some of the
best dive sites in the world has never been easier.
Diving environments range
from deep underwater mountains, to breathtaking pinnacles rising out of
the sea; from shallow pristine coral gardens to dramatic undersea formations
created by huge granite boulders; from plunging limestone walls to large
dramatic caves.
Thailand's reefs feature
hundreds of both hard and soft corals. Large pelagic fish, including whale
sharks, silver tip sharks, and manta rays are seen frequently. The amount
and variety of tropical Indo-Pacific fish will impress even the most seasoned
diver.
Diving activities take
place in three general areas: Pattaya, close and convenient to Bangkok;
the islands of the Gulf of Thailand including Ko Samui and Ko Tao; and
on the west coast of Thailand in Phuket, Ko Phi Phi, and Krabi, where
diving is offered in the two Andaman Sea triangles.
Diving is popular all year
round at all dive sites around Thailand. However, the best time of the
year for the Andaman Sea and most other areas is between October and June
when the seas are calm and flat and the traveling range of dive boats
is increased dramatically.
Thailand's dive centers are all very concerned about environmental protection
of the country's coral reefs. Please take note of this when diving in
Thailand!
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