Diving in Thailand Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Diving in Thailand
Diving in Thailand began with the American Navy SEALs during the Vietnam War. Thailand’s first ever diving store was opened inPattayain 1977 and shortly after that, the popularity of diving for both Thais and foreigners in Thailand exploded. After Pattaya, the next destination to see divers arriving in large numbers wasPhuketand they were soon heading out to dive in the Similan Islands and the rest of the Andaman Sea. In fact, the Similan Islands have been ranked as one of the top diving sites in the world. Today, diving is popular all over the Andaman Sea, including the relatively unknown Tarutao and Surin islands. Over on the other side in the Gulf of Thailand isKo Tao(Turtle Island) has emerged as a major diving destination in Thailand with over 20 diving centres on the island. The mana
Diving in Thailand Travel Guide Sections
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