© iStock/Mustang_79 Diving in Khao Lak Fringed by picture-perfect beaches and kissed by the gleaming Andaman Sea, Khao Lak has earned its places as one of Thailand’s favourite beach resorts. The waters here are clear and warm, home to coral reefs and a great selection of wrecks. Khao Lak is also the jumping-off point for the Similan Islands, one of the top 10 scuba diving sites in the world and home to beautiful coral reefs as well as dramatic submerged rock formations, huge boulders and deep gorges. Here the visibility is 20 to 30m (65 – 98ft) and the best time of year to dive is between October and May. You can also strike out from Khao Lak to dive the Surin Islands, north of the Similan Islands, with live-aboard boats (there are day trips but it makes the days long) offering trips to discover some of the best coral in Thailand at Koh Torinla and your best chance of seeing whale sharks at Richelieu Rock as well as some great opportunities for underwater photography. Back in Khao Lak, you have four wreck sites to choose from, plentiful marine life and a mix of coral gardens and monoliths that puncture the underwater topography. Look closely and the macro life is quite dazzling as well. Featured places to go in Khao Lak © MaresSimilan IslandsIf you like your dive sites dramatic, head to the Similan Islands, where manta ray feeding stations meet soaring pinnacles and whale sharks like to pass throughLearn more © ScubaproSurin IslandsTo the north of the Similan Islands you will find the Surin Islands, famous for their spectacular reefs and popular with professional divers.Learn more © ScubaproTap Lamu, Khao Lak and Bang NiangAround Khao Lak there are some great local dive sites revealing fascinating wrecks that divers of every ability can enjoy.Learn more Dive Sites in Khao Lak Discover the Wonders of the Deep with SSI's Blog Join us on an exciting journey of discovery and learn more about exhilarating diving adventures, dedicated conservation initiatives, and innovative educational opportunities that will help you illuminate the extraordinary beauty of the underwater world. Let's explore the underwater world together and delve into the hidden wonders beneath the gentle waves. The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.