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Lonely Planet Pisces Books cover the best dive sites around the world.Bathed by the waters of two oceans, Thailand's rich and varied diving environments are home to colorful coral reefs and an impressive diversity of marine life. Dive the shallows of Ko Tao or watch for whale sharks at the current-swept Richelieu Rock. Set out on a live-aboard for Thailand's offshore island's or Myanmar's Mergui Archipelago and the Burma Banks. Or simply relax on a beautiful white-sand beach backed by lush tropical vegetation. With its spectacular natural scenery, rich culture and well developed infrastructure, this Southeast Asian kingdom is an ideal vacation destination. This book describes some of the best dive sites accessed from Thailand with full-color photos throughout.You'll get specific information on: -- Dive site depth range, access and conditions-- Common, hazardous and unusual marine life-- Topside activities and attractions-- Diving services and live-aboards-- 20 easy-to-read maps

Introduction

9

(2)

Overview

11

(3)

History

11

(1)

Geography

12

(2)

Practicalities

14

(7)

Climate

14

(1)

Language

15

(1)

Getting There

15

(1)

Gateway City - Bangkok

15

(1)

Getting Around

16

(1)

Entry

17

(1)

Time

17

(1)

Money

17

(1)

Electricity

18

(1)

Weights & Measures

18

(1)

What to Bring

18

(1)

Underwater Photography & Video

19

(1)

Business Hours

19

(1)

Accommodations

20

(1)

Dining & Food

20

(1)

Shopping

20

(1)

Activities & Attractions

21

(4)

Cultural & Historical Attractions

21

(1)

Outdoor Activities

22

(2)

Spectator Sports

24

(1)

Diving Health & Safety

25

(4)

Pre-Trip Preparation

26

(1)

Recompression Facilities

27

(1)

DAN

27

(2)

Diving in Thailand

29

(7)

Live-Aboards

29

(1)

Dive Boats

30

(2)

Snorkeling

32

(1)

Certification

33

(2)

Pisces Rating System for Dives & Divers

35

(1)

Phuket & Neighboring Dive Sites

36

(28)

Racha Islands

39

(1)

South Tip (Ray Bahn)

40

(1)

North Tip

41

(1)

Lucy's Reef

42

(1)

Staghorn Reef

42

(1)

Bungalow Bay

43

(3)

Ao Phang-Nga

44

(2)

Coral Island (Ko Hi)

46

(1)

Ko Doc Mai

46

(2)

Anemone Reef

48

(1)

Shark Point (Hin Mu Sang)

49

(2)

King Cruiser

51

(3)

Krabi & Phi Phi Islands

52

(2)

Ko Yawabon

54

(1)

Ko See

55

(1)

Ko Ha

56

(1)

Ko Yung Pinnacle

57

(2)

Ko Yung (Southeast Side)

59

(1)

Hin Pae (Long Beach)

59

(1)

Maya Cave

60

(1)

Ao Losama

61

(1)

Ko Bida Nok

62

(1)

Hin Bida

63

(1)

Trang & Southern Dive Sites

64

(10)

Ko Ha

66

(1)

The Emerald Cave

67

(1)

Ko Rok Nai

68

(1)

Ko Rok Nok

69

(1)

Hin Muang (Purple Rock)

70

(2)

Hin Daeng (Red Rock)

72

(2)

Similan Islands Dive Sites

74

(17)

Eastern Shallows

77

(1)

Rocky Point

77

(1)

Coral Gardens

78

(1)

Boulder City

79

(1)

Shark Fin Reef (Hin Pae)

79

(1)

Stonehenge

80

(1)

East of Eden

81

(1)

Fanfare Point

82

(1)

Elephant's Head (Hin Pusar)

82

(1)

Beacon Beach South (Beacon Point)

83

(1)

Beacon Beach

84

(1)

Fantasea Reef

85

(1)

Turtle Rock

86

(1)

Donald Duck Bay

86

(2)

Snapper Alley

88

(1)

The Hideway

88

(1)

Bommies

89

(1)

Christmas Point

90

(1)

Surin Dive Sites

91

(11)

Ko Bon & Ko Tachai

92

(1)

Ko Bon

93

(1)

Ko Bon Pinnacle

94

(1)

Ko Tachai

95

(2)

The Surin Islands

96

(1)

Richelieu Rock

97

(3)

Ko Torinla

100

(1)

Swift Passage

100

(1)

Turtle Ledges

101

(1)

Myanmar Dive Sites

102

(18)

Mergui Archipelago

104

(2)

Western Rocky Island

106

(1)

Fan Forest Pinnacle

107

(1)

High Rock

108

(1)

North Twin Island

108

(1)

North Twin Plateau

109

(1)

Three Islets (In Through the Out Door)

110

(2)

Black Rock

112

(2)

Northeast Little Torres Island

114

(2)

Burma Banks

115

(1)

Burma Banks

116

(4)

Andaman Islands

120

(2)

Western Gulf Dive Sites

122

(15)

Ko Samui & Ko Pha-Ngan

123

(2)

Five Islands

125

(1)

Ao Chaweng

126

(1)

Ang Thong Marine National Park

127

(1)

Sail Rock (Hin Bai)

128

(1)

Samran Pinnacle

128

(3)

Ko Tao

129

(2)

Southwest Pinnacle

131

(1)

Red Rock (Shark Island)

131

(1)

Hin Wong Pinnacle

132

(1)

White Rock

133

(1)

Twins (Bay #1)

134

(1)

Green Rock

134

(1)

Chumphon Pinnacle

135

(1)

Chumphon

136

(1)

Ko Lak Ngam

136

(1)

Eastern Gulf Dive Sites

137

(7)

Vertical Wreck

138

(3)

Ko Khrok

141

(1)

Ko Rin

141

(1)

Petchburi Bremen

142

(1)

Hardeep

143

(1)

Marine Life

144

(4)

Hazardous Marine Life

148

(5)

Diving Conservation & Awareness

153

(4)

Listings

157

(15)

Index

172

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