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Koh Phai (Bamboo Island)

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Bamboo Island Reef

Beginner

A beautiful island in the Pattaya outer islands with good reef diving and the nearby HTMS Khram wreck.

Depth Range

3–26m

Site Type

reef

Pattaya & Sattahip

Visibility

8–20m

26–30°C

Getting There

1 hr boat from Pattaya

~18 km from Pattaya

Live 7-Day Conditions — Koh Phai (Bamboo Island)
SST ~30.8°C
Sun
14 Jun
58
marginal
23km/h SW
0.5m
Mon
15 Jun
52
marginal
23km/h SW
0.6m
Tue
16 Jun
53
marginal
24km/h SW
0.7m
Wed
17 Jun
53
marginal
23km/h SW
0.6m
Thu
18 Jun
53
marginal
22km/h SW
0.7m
Fri
19 Jun
50
marginal
20km/h SW
0.8m
Sat
20 Jun
55
marginal
22km/h SW
0.5m

Marine Life

Barracuda Groupers Reef Fish Nudibranchs

Notable Features

  • Better visibility than near-shore
  • Near HTMS Khram wreck
  • Day trip destination

Best Time to Visit

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About Koh Phai (Bamboo Island)

Koh Phai (Bamboo Island) is one of the more remote islands accessible from Pattaya. Its reef system extends to 26m and benefits from the distance from shore — visibility is generally better than near-shore sites. The island is a popular day trip destination with both reef diving and snorkeling options. The HTMS Khram wreck sits nearby.

Tips

Good day trip combining Koh Phai reef with the HTMS Khram wreck.

Experience Required

All levels.

Location

GPS: 12.8700°N, 100.7200°E

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