BEST TIME TO DIVE

Gulf of Thailand, Southeast Thailand. Diving can be done almost all round in Ko Samui. However, the best time to dive in the gulf is during April when the chances of running into a whale shark and giant manta rays are greatest – general indicator only as sightings of these creatures are highly unpredictable. The worst time to dive in the Gulf is during November as the waters are more choppy due to the strong winds. Andaman sea, Southwest Thailand. Diving in this area is also relatively all year round however the best time to dive is between November and May when sightings of the elusive giant marine life such as the whale shark and giant manta rays are more likely.

When identifying a dive school or operator, it is always best to check if they are PADI accredited. Diving with non-accredited operators can be risky as they may not include insurance or proper emergency procedures within their packages. To find out more about the dive sites located within Thailand, feel free to consult PADI’s website at http://www.padi.com/ where you will find useful links to diving in Thailand. Also visit http://www.padidiveguides.com/ for a useful list of not only dive sites, but also a list of sea life that can be found, as well as a list of PADI accredited dive schools and operators in Thailand.