| > | | | | some of South East Asia’s finest dive sites. |
| Thailand is one of the world's most popular scuba | | | | The scuba diving on the Western Gulf of Thailand |
| diving destinations, and a growing number of people | | | | sees a different emphasis, and the small islands found |
| are travelling here every year to sample some of the | | | | here have become one of the world’s most |
| underwater treaures that can be found in the waters | | | | popular areas to learn to scuba dive. In fact, the |
| surrounding this beautiful country. | | | | island of Koh Tao has developed a complete tourist |
| Thailand has one of the world’s most diverse | | | | industry from scuba diving, and today large numbers |
| marine habitats, with more than 300 major reef | | | | of would be scuba divers travel to Koh Tao every |
| groups covering an area of over 4,500 square miles. | | | | day to begin their diving education. Other islands |
| From pinnacles and submerged rocks, through to | | | | within the Western Gulf of Thailand are also home to |
| stunning coral gardens and sheer walls, the scuba | | | | developed scuba diving industries, and destinations |
| diving in Thailand has something to offer scuba divers | | | | such as Koh Samui and Ko Pha-Ngan are both home |
| of all levels of experience. It is this diversity in marine | | | | to a large number of dive centres and excellent dive |
| habitats and diving environments which attracts so | | | | sites. |
| many divers to the waters around Thailand every | | | | Throughout Thailand there are a number of |
| year, and today the region is one of the | | | | exceptional dive sites, and sites such as the Richelieu |
| world’s most popular scuba diving destinations. | | | | Rock and Chumpon Pinnacle are widely acknowledged |
| There are a number of major diving destinations in | | | | as being world class dive sites. However it is the |
| Thailand, all offering a wide selection of diverse dive | | | | sheer volume of excellent dive sites that makes |
| sites. Throughout all of these major destinations is a | | | | Thailand such a popular destination. Destinations such |
| network of well equipped, knowledgeable and | | | | as Pattaya, Krabi, Ko Chang and the Surin Islands are |
| experienced dive centres, offering a range of diving | | | | all home to a number of exceptional dive sites and |
| from leisure dives through to a selection of scuba | | | | dive centres. |
| diving courses. | | | | Today, Thailand is one of the world’s most |
| It would be impossible to discuss Thailand, without | | | | popular scuba diving destinations, and large numbers |
| looking at the scuba diving in Phuket and the | | | | of scuba divers travel long distances to dive in the |
| surrounding areas. Without doubt, the diving in Phuket | | | | waters surrounding this stunning country. The sheer |
| is of the highest standard, and the waters | | | | diversity of the diving on offer here ensures that |
| surrounding the island’ host a number of | | | | there is something to cater for all tastes and levels |
| excellent dive sites. However, the real underwater | | | | of experience. From vertical wrecks, through to |
| treasures of Phuket lie slightly further afield. Dive | | | | submerged pinnacles, from the largest sharks, |
| sites such as the Burma Banks, The Similan Islands | | | | through to the smallest nudibranches, the diving in |
| and the Mergui Archipelago are often found high on | | | | Thailand has something for everyone. |
| the wish list of many discerning scuba diver and offer | | | | |