| The FIRST Multi-Lingual DVD and Information Booklet about the Dive Sites of Thailand! |
Dive Club Thailand |
Also diving in Thailand: | ||
|
Recommended |
Homepage | Thai Dive Sites Map |
Recommended |
|
DVD Programme Four: |
|||
|
|
 |
Programme
Four
... The final programme on the DVD takes you to the beautiful islands in the southern Gulf of Thailand. Koh Tao, Koh Samui and Koh Phangan have been visited by tourists for many years and never fail to satisfy ... with powder white sandy beaches and turquoise blue waters. Each island has something different to offer ... Koh Tao is more laid back without much development it is the backpackers dream. Koh Samui and Koh Phangan have received a little more investment and developed over recent times but it is still possible to find your own secluded beach. We show you each of the islands and the dive sites which can be found around each. Chumphon is around 520 km south of Bangkok but only 2 hours by boat from Koh Tao and is the eco tourist's dream. Very little development has been made here and the forests and rivers inland are flowing with flora and fauna. Chumphon has a number of local islands which have very little diving over the years yet, which offer the diver the opportunity to see several marine critters like Sea Horses, Frog Fish and Cleaner Shrimps. As shown in the DVD we think Chumphon and the Islands make excellent destinations for those people who want to learn to dive, with its combination of good visibility and shallower dive sites its the perfect place to gain your confidence. |
 |
|
 |
|
|
The Dive Sites |
||
|
Chumphon |
||
|
Hin Lak Ngam This is a beautifully intact site with an abundance of soft and hard corals. Marine critters include Frogfish, Sea Horses, Pipefish. Depths around 5-20 metres (visibility of 5-15 metres). When visibility is good this sites offers huge numbers of schooling fish. This rocky islet juts ubove the surface only a metre or two but has been visited by the occasional whale shark. |
Ngam Noi Excellent site when good visibility to sight Stingrays, Blue Ringed Angel Fish and Banded Sea Snakes. The coral formations are made up usually of hard corals broken by areas of sea whips and leather corals. Depths of 5-15 metres (visibility 5-20 metres). |
Rarn Ped A nice limestone pinnacle site dropping to around 20 metres. Another area where its possible to see a whale shark. Generally known for the large numbers of Fusiliers, Damsel Fish and Butterfly Fish. Depths around 20 metres max (visibility 5-15 metres). |
|
Rarn Gai A hard coral and boulder dive site. Turtles are seen here on most dives as well as frog fish, Yellow Tail Barracuda. Depths 5-15 metres (visibility 5-10 metres). |
||
|
Koh Tao, Koh Phangan, and Koh Samui |
||
|
Hin Wong Boulders and hard corals are mostly seen here. The site lies around 250 metres out from the Eastern side of Koh Tao. Beware of storms in the afternoon which can blow in very quickly. Depths of 20 metres max (visibility 3-10 metres). |
Shark Island Lying south east of Koh Tao the island can but subjected to strong currents. Depths around 20 metres max (visibility 5-10 metres). Lots of boulders and usual whip corals, barrel sponges and gorgonian sea fans. Check under coral heads for Blue Spotted Rays. |
Chumphon Pinnacle The main dive site of the area. Depths of 30 metres plus (visibility anywhere from 5-35 metres depending on time of year and weather conditions). Has been a magnet for visiting Whale Sharks although slightly less numbers these days. At the bottom on 30 metres you will be accompanied by Grey Reef Sharks, on one dive we saw eight all at the same time. Large Groupers also meander around the pinnacle. Try to get to the site early to see most marine life. |
|
South West Pinnacle Another large granite pinnacle, great for viewing schools of Bat Fish and Chevron Barracuda. Depths from 5-25 metres (visibility similar to Chumphon Pinnacle). Due to the size of the site it is necessary to make a few dives to fully appreciate the marine life which can be seen. Near the bottom of the Pinnacle you should look for Stingrays, Groupers, Leopard Sharks and Large Snappers. |
Sail Rock A huge rock which rises 30-40 feet above the water 17 km south east of Koh Tao. Sail Rock or Hin Bai is well known for "The Chimney", this is a swimthrough which starts are 18 metres and rises to an exit at 6 metres. A variety of soft and hard corals can be seen around the rock. There is a training platform which is used by divers at around 6 metres. Depths from 5-30 metres (visibility 5-25 metres). This is another good sight for spotting Whale Sharks at certain times of year. |
White Rock / Green Rock Two dive sites quite close together and with a reputation for aggressive Titan and Yellow Margin Triggerfish. You can see them nesting at certain times of year and there is a strong chance of one attacking divers fins to protect their territory. Depths here are 22 metres max (visibility of 5-15 metres). Mostly hard corals and with sea fans, whip corals and barrel sponges. |
|
Japanese Gardens Originally a site made up of lots of soft corals and schooling fish. Recently due to storms and dive traffic it is now more known for harder coral species however, you are still likely to see Blue Spotted Rays, Schooling Long Toms and Anemone Coral. |
Nang Yuan Cave The cave situated to the side of Nang Yuan Island is easily accessible however, be ware of nesting Triggerfish. Good light penetration especially around early afternoon. Mostly hard corals. Look out for Moray Eels hiding in coral heads. Depths 5-12 metres (visibility 5-10 metres). |
|
|
The dive sites listed above are the ones dived during
the making of the DVD. |
||
|
|
Order now - for only € 15.00 (+ postage and packing)
Discover Scuba Diving in Thailand
Ca. 1:18 hrs overall, in DVD +5.1 format,
full stereo sound. |
|
|
|
|
Dive Club Thailand Co., Ltd. info@diveclubthailand.com UK Office: |
|
thought it would be great fun to travel
around Thailand filming all the different dive sites. This simple idea
turned quickly into a full blown project and so "Discover Scuba Diving
Thailand" began. We decided to not only show the different dive sites, but
also a brief intro to each area we visit, Other Activities - which can be
enjoyed after diving were also included and just to give people a complete
view, we thought it would be nice to let you see the various standards of
accommodation available. So ten months later, we have produced "Discover
Scuba Diving Thailand". A DVD format series of four programmes each produced
in 5.1 stereo and with translation into 6 languages. This however is just
the beginning, if you like what we have produced...next year the DVD will be
translated into Chinese, Korean, Italian, Dutch and French. So check out the
website from time to time - we will keep you updated with further
developments and any interesting news which will help you really enjoy your
visit to Thailand.
While filming all the dive spots, we
visited and assessed accommodations, dive centers, and further activities
available at the respective locations. If we liked what we saw in terms of
both quality and fun, we awarded the Dive Club Thailand Seal.