Tha Tang Lake in Phang Nga, north of Phuket, offers a unique freshwater dive. This old tin mining site features submerged trees and wooden structures. Depths typically reach 15-17m with variable visibility (2-12m). An easy shore dive, it’s popular for buoyancy practice and exploring a non-reef environment.

Nai Thai Beach in Phang Nga is not a commonly recognized or established recreational dive site. It is primarily known for its long, quiet beaches rather than dedicated underwater attractions. There are no prominent coral reefs.

Confined water and try diving area, perfect for beginners to begin their diving adventures in flat calm and generally clear waters. Some small reef fish to be found.

Nai Yang Reef, Phuket, is a protected, shallow dive site (8-20m) within Sirinat National Park, ideal for beginners and snorkelers. It boasts a diverse coral reef with hard and soft corals, providing a playground for numerous tropical fish. Expect moray eels, nudibranchs, and possible turtle sightings.

Stone Coral Garden is a shallow dive site that features a huge variety of hard corals from a depths of 12 meters all the way up to secret beach. Lots of fish are found here. Sun rays play between huge coral formations in an almost magical way.

The Prem Chai wreck, off Khao Lak, is a purpose-sunk tin dredger (2001) at 12-22m, forming an artificial reef. Accessible for all levels, it’s covered in clams and corals. It’s a thriving artificial reef.

These sites feature depths of 8-20m, with coral reefs (mix of hard/soft corals), rock formations, and sandy patches. Expect abundant tropical reef fish, moray eels, nudibranchs, and possible turtle sightings. It’s great for relaxed diving close to shore, often accessed by short speedboat rides.

Koh Waeo is a small island about 3 km out from the north end of Bangtao Beach. The island is small with little top-side vegetation. Underwater, however, the island is about 100 times larger than what you see from the surface. Around the site are many buoys installed to moor the boats.

Koh Waeo is a small island accessible from Kamala in 40 minutes by boat or a shorter ride from Bangtoa Beach. This little island offers a huge underwater reef and plenty of fish. Currents are moderate to light year round - a perfect site for beginners. To the south, you will find fields of soft coral.

About 2 kilometers straight out from the middle of Bangtao Beach lies an old tin mining dredger or excavator. The wreck is surrounded with concrete blocks, making a huge artificial reef. This site is considered one the best dive sites along the west coast of Phuket.