Hin Sampayu
หินสัมปะยู
Closest Diving to Bangkok
The closest diveable location to Bangkok, featuring purple anemone fields at 5m and decent macro life.
Depth Range
3–16m
Site Type
reef
Koh Sichang
Visibility
3–10m
26–29°C
Getting There
2 hr from Bangkok + 30 min ferry
~100 km from Bangkok
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Marine Life
Notable Features
- • Closest diving to Bangkok
- • Purple anemone fields at 5m
- • Day trip possible from Bangkok
Best Time to Visit
About Hin Sampayu
Hin Sampayu off Koh Sichang is the closest diving destination to Bangkok, making it a viable day trip from the capital. The highlight is a purple anemone garden at approximately 5m depth with resident clownfish. Pipefish, various nudibranchs, and blue-spotted stingrays can be found in the sand. The best marine life is in the shallower sections — below 16m, conditions deteriorate.
Tips
The shallow section (above 10m) has all the action. Don't waste time going deep.
Experience Required
All levels.
Location
GPS: 13.1500°N, 100.8200°E
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