One of the popular and upcoming scuba diving locations in the Asian subcontinent is Thailand. October to April is the best time to visit Thailand when weather becomes absolutely perfect for diving with an average sea temperature of 28C. Andaman Sea provides the best diving spot in Thailand. Two other locations which you cannot ignore are Hin Daeng (Red Rock) and Hin Mouang (Purple Rock). They have amazing anemone carpets, huge underwater pinnacles, large shoals of fish. You might witness octopus, barracuda, shrimps, and grey reef sharks.
Other places of attraction are Koh Kraden Wreck, Hin Nok, Koh Ma, Koh Rok Nai, Koh Rok Rok etc. Similan Islands have great resemblance to the Grand Canyon. With the presence of soft corals and sea fans and a clear visibility of 60 meters it has become an ideal place for scuba diving. You can reach there from Phuket, the largest island in Thailand. Phuket is a renowned tourist destination and can be reached within an hour by air from Bangkok or Singapore. It promotes underwater sports including scuba diving. It has a warm tropical climate and its weather is suitable for scuba diving throughout the year, yet the best time for you to visit is between November to May. The west coast beaches like Patong, Nai Yang, Nai Harn are very popular. Most of the other islands and dive sites are well connected with Phuket and daily conducted tours and short trips are organised by various travel agents. The whole of Thailand has many exotic locations; some of them are less crowded and cheap to travel to comparing the American or European dive sites. If you are looking for an exciting underwater adventure at a reasonable price, then Thailand is the place to be in.
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