You must be hearing your friends and family gushing over the fact that Thailand is the best diving destination in the world (a close second to Australia, at most) and this must have motivated you to pack your bags and diving gear and book your next vacation in Thailand. But wait. Do you know where exactly in Thailand do you want to be in order to get the best diving experiences in terms of the natural beauty and the infrastructure on offer? Well, it is important that you know that before landing in Thailand airport and searching for one. Here are the top 3 destinations for diving in Thailand. Miss them, and you will invite wrath from diving hell!
1. Phuket
Snorkeling and diving in Thailand is incomplete unless you have set aside a couple of days in your itinerary for visiting Phuket which also happens to be the world’s favorite destination for beach activates. You can spice up your diving activities in Phuket with merriment and enjoyment on the beach as Phuket boasts of one of the best nightlife along with some of the best bars and pubs in Thailand. You can scout on the internet for popular diving destinations in Phuket so that you know where to go without wasting much time. Take note, there is the Ter Bar diving destination which actually allows you to five around an old ship wreck; don’t miss it!
2. Koh Tao
Koh Tao literally translates into Turtle Island, and that should be enough to motivate you to have a part of your travel plan dedicated to visiting this diving destination in Thailand. When there you must pay a visit to the Davy Jones Locker, which is a popular diving center (and also the training center) for tourists and enthusiasts in the region. It is recommended that you avoid spending the weekend here as it is extremely populated with tourist and locals alike. Try and schedule your diving vacation to Thailand in the off season to get the best experiences.
3. Mergui Archipelagpo
One of the saddest things about the various Thailand diving destinations is the fact that the millions of tourists flocking these regions every year have completely spoiled them. This is why it is extremely important that you find new diving locations that are still unspoiled. One such place happens to be the Mergui Archipelago in Thailand. The beauty of this place doesn’t lay with the various flora and fauna that you usually witness when diving underwater. On the other hand, the fact that Mergui Archipelago is deserted and has interesting natural rock formations underwater is what makes it so special to the few tourists who know of this place. Don’t miss it for anything on the world when you are at Thailand.
Apart from these 3 destinations, try and accommodate others like Krabi and Koh Chang if you have time at your disposal.
