Scuba dive Thailand
Thailand has much to
offer the visiting diver
and snorkeled. There is
a vast range of
exhilarating sites of
many different kinds,
providing something for
everyone, regardless of
their qualification
levels of experience.
With over 2000km of
coastline and hundreds
of offshore islands the
variety is phenomenal,
encompassing everything
from extensive fringing
reefs to deep drop-offs,
dramatic granite walls,
caves and tunnels,
coral-covered pinnacles,
and sea-mounts in open
ocean. Spectacular hard
and soft corals abound,
and the marine life is
prolific, ranging from
minute and colorful reef
dwellers to Manta Rays,
sharks and pelagic
visitor such as Giant
Barracuda, tuna,
trivially and the mighty
Whale Shark.
With the Andaman Sea to
the west and the Gulf of
Siam to the east,
Thailand is unique in
that it borders two
distinct oceanic zones,
each with their own
peculiarities and marine
life.
Each side has its own
distinct diving season
which create together an
outstanding 12 month a
your of possible high
caliber Scuba Adventure.
A Reflection of the Indian and indo Pacific Ocean
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Located
right in the heart of South East
Asia, the kingdom of Thailand
has a footprint covering an area in excess of 500,000 square kilometers,
the southern extremity of which is fringed by two coastlines spanning an impressive 400,000 kilometers, separated in places by only a few kilometers. This narrow strip of land, referred to as the Isthmus of Kra separates two major tropical oceans, namely The Andaman Sea and The Gulf of Thailand. Beyond the isthmus are thousands of rocky outcrops, islets and islands all with equally impressive landscapes and underwater scenery. Many of the larger islands are steeped in history as during the 17th century they were unwillingly involved in numerous conflicts between passing ships
on this, the main commercial sea route around the Malay peninsula.
Today the islanders extend a more hospitable welcome to tourists and sport divers attracted by warm waters rich in marine life.