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Chumphon Called the gateway to the South, it does have some dive sites although most people just transit through here on their way to Koh Tao (ferries leave from Pak Nam pier). The dive sites are weather dependant and any site close to shore will suffer from water running off the land. Most sites are a fair boat ride away and not much diving happens during the rainy season. Best time to dive is May till October.
YOU ARE LOOKING AT DIVING IN CHUMPHON, THAILAND. NOT THE SAME STANDARD AS NEARBY KHO TAO, BUT A FEW DECENT SITES AWAY FROM THE LAND
THE CABANA
The Cabana overlooks mountains and green on one side, and the blue of sea on the
other. You can enjoy various activities during your stay with us -
1. Koh I Raet,
Shallow diving but as the closes to land, visibility can suffer
2. West Beach Reef
Shallow fringing reef, sometimes with moderate currents
3. Koh Ngam Noi
Good site for snorkelling as well as divers
4. Koh Ngam Yai
Generally weaker currents than else where with good snorkelling
5. Hin Lak Ngam
Good site for both divers & snorkellers
6. Kol Kalok
Strong currents are the norm here
7. Koh Thalu
Rocky features with soft coral
8. Lak Ngam
Good wall dive
LOGISTICS
All dive sites are a boat ride away, you will be picked up from your hotel/guest house or from the dive shop or agent you booked with
WHERE TO STAY
There are many places in Chumhon Town which is well set up to met with short stay guests on their way to Koh Tao. If you are staying longer then the beaches are the best bet. Although accommodation isn't as cheap as in the town
TAKE ME THERE
Trains and buses come this way from North (Bangkok) and South Thailand. Trains leave Bangkok from Hua Lam Phong train station and booking is normally essential
Buses depart Bangkok from the Southern Bus Terminal and vary from local, air con, to VIP.
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