{"id":29861,"date":"2014-01-08T11:52:06","date_gmt":"2014-01-08T11:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/?p=29861"},"modified":"2021-07-01T12:05:46","modified_gmt":"2021-07-01T11:05:46","slug":"top-5-thailands-diving-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/destinations\/top-5-thailands-diving-destinations.htm","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Thailand&#8217;s Diving Destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a02dc6549793\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a02dc6549793\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/destinations\/top-5-thailands-diving-destinations.htm\/#burma_banks\" >Burma Banks:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/destinations\/top-5-thailands-diving-destinations.htm\/#chumphon_pinnacle\" >Chumphon Pinnacle:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/destinations\/top-5-thailands-diving-destinations.htm\/#hin_bai\" >Hin Bai:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/destinations\/top-5-thailands-diving-destinations.htm\/#hin_daeng_and_hin_muang\" >Hin Daeng and Hin Muang:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/destinations\/top-5-thailands-diving-destinations.htm\/#richelieu_rock\" >Richelieu Rock:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Thailand is nothing less than a heaven on earth. This wonderful country is spectacular in its scenic beauty and to make it an even more ravishing holiday retreat, Thailand offers its visitors a range of exciting activities that make their holidays memorable forever. One of the most popular holiday activities in Thailand is diving.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/events-festivals\/follow-the-vegan-diet-of-thailand-at-the-phuket-vegetarian-festival-2014.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Follow the Vegan Diet of Thailand at the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, 2014<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/travel-insight\/indulge-in-nature-in-the-splendid-thailand.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Indulge in Nature in Splendid Thailand<\/a><\/p>\n<p>3.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/events-festivals\/thailands-monkey-buffet-festival-2013.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thailand\u2019s Monkey Buffet Festival, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n<p>4.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/travel-insight\/thailands-most-beautiful-city-bangkok.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thailand\u2019s Most Beautiful city: Bangkok<\/a><\/p>\n<p>5.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/events-festivals\/the-ravishing-thailand-international-swan-boat-races.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Ravishing Thailand International Swan Boat Races<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thailand has several diving schools that are so good that they can even train beginners who are totally new to diving, making them able enough to experience a safe and smooth drive. Diving in Thailand will mesmerize you with the beautiful marine life that is underwater. Here is a list of some of the most beautiful diving sites worth the experience for every traveler availing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/flights\/asia\/thailand.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cheap flights to Thailand<\/a>:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"burma_banks\"><\/span>Burma Banks:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This wonderful place is without a doubt one of the most loved diving destinations in Thailand. As you dive in, you will be able to see three submerged peaks inside the water which are covered with terrific flora and fauna. The names of these peaks are Silvertip, Roe and Rainbow, and they arise from around 300 meters deep. You can coordinate this dive with many diving facilities located in the area. There are facilities of trainers and guides and you can easily find the equipment too.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"chumphon_pinnacle\"><\/span>Chumphon Pinnacle:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Chumphon Pinnacle is around 5 km northwest of Ko Tao. This is another very famous diving site, and here the water is rich in astounding marine life. As you dive in the water, you will be amazed by the multicoloured fish of various sizes. The experience is truly divine and worth trying on your vacation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hin_bai\"><\/span>Hin Bai:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hin Bai means the sail rock. This diving location is called this because here you will be able to see a rock rising out of the water. Most of the bulk of the rock is underwater, and only a portion of it emerges from the water like the tip of an iceberg. The stunning diving location will allow you to see amazing fish surrounding this hard granite rock amidst the water circled with pelagic fish. The marine plants also dance in the water making the view even more picturesque.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hin_daeng_and_hin_muang\"><\/span>Hin Daeng and Hin Muang:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This beautiful diving location is located around 20 km away from KoRok. It is situated between two peaks called the HinDaeng and Hin Muang. This diving location is also considered among the ten most amazing diving destinations in the world. A dive here will take you into the open sea where you will be able to enjoy stunning marine life and gorgeous fish. This place also has a very high rate of shark sightings!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"richelieu_rock\"><\/span>Richelieu Rock:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Richelieu Rock is the most well-known diving site of the Surin Islands. The place is beautiful with blue skies and clear waters. The place also has a high rate of shark sightings and the flora and fauna under the sea are amazing. The water is very comfortable to dive in as it is a low tide region.<\/p>\n<p>Many diving schools have their diving programs focusing on this particular destination, and it is an especially great place for beginners. Dive in all of these amazing places in Thailand to satisfy your passion for diving and enjoy some of the best views that you will ever have in your lifetime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thailand is nothing less than a heaven on earth. 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