Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Thailand: A World of Underwater Wonders

Thailand has an incredible number of tropical islands.

 Tropical island resorts Koh Samui & Pattaya / the Gulf Of Thailand.  Phi Phi &  Phuket / the Andaman Sea.

Even relaxing on a Thai beach can become an incredible memory

  During one twilight swim near Karon ( Phuket Island ), a Thai elephant handler & 10 elephants came upon us on the beach.  No idea where they were going or why, but quite a memorable sight.  They were just traveling on the beach instead of the road.  TIT, "This is Thailand", applies to so many things you will see &  experience in the Land of Smiles!

• Crowded city beach fronts ( Pattaya & Patong Si )  with every jet ski, paraglide, boat ride  & concession imaginable & some unimaginable!

• Isolated pristine beaches with no one else in sight. ( miles & miles of pristine beach south of Patong Si, Phuket Island )

• Beaches at the end of a steep jungle trail w/ a fresh water stream for a shower & the dressing room is behind a large bolder. ( Liam Sing north of Patong Si ).

  • Liam Sing is becoming more & more popular, but still not THAT crowded. ( Nov, 2004 )

  • 2004 Update, tourism is down ( worldwide ) & the beach is way less crowded.

  • Liam Sing can have a pretty good surf break, body surfing.

    • I've seen pics of 9' / 3m waves there, I've never seen more than 4' / 1.5m.

    • Very similar to Makapu'u on Oahu's east coast.

 

• Snorkeling & scuba diving opportunities are offered at any of the island or beach resorts.

  •  Any and all water sports are offered on both the Gulf of Thailand & the Andaman sea.

  •  Low cost near primitive beach huts, bargain tourist level hotels & opulent luxury resorts are available.

  • Check out:  Phi Phi Island Scuba

    • Phi Phi is the picturesque lush tropical  island location chosen for Leonardo DiCaprios' movie "The Beach".

    • Many many picturesque islands!

• Big game fishing in the Andaman Sea.

  • Charter sail & motor yachts are available for hire.

     

    • Cafe Racer bikes ( Hondas & Harleys for luxury cruising are also available ) for daily hire in the Golden Triangle or on Phuket.   

      • There's not much radar enforcing of speed limits on the curvy rural roads, but watch out for Chiang Noi ( elephant! ).

      • The same bikes are available for rent in Bangkok or Pattaya, but heavily congested traffic can take the fun out of riding.