Koh Ran Ped & Koh Ran Kai
เกาะรันเป็ด & เกาะรันไก่
Duck & Chicken Islands
A pair of small islands named "Duck" and "Chicken" with reef systems that attract schooling fish.
Depth Range
5–15m
Site Type
island reef
Chumphon
Visibility
8–20m
27–30°C
Getting There
1 hr boat from Chumphon
Near Koh Ngam group
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Marine Life
Notable Features
- • Twin island diving
- • Channel current diving
- • Schooling fish
Best Time to Visit
About Koh Ran Ped & Koh Ran Kai
Koh Ran Ped (Duck Island] and Koh Ran Kai (Chicken Island] are two small rocky islets in the Chumphon archipelago. The passage between them can generate mild current that attracts barracuda and other schooling fish. The reef around both islands is healthy with decent coral coverage.
Tips
Dive the channel between the two islands for the best action.
Experience Required
Intermediate. Some current possible.
Location
GPS: 10.8800°N, 99.5700°E
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