Koh Thain West
เกาะท้ายตะวันตก
West Side Reef
The western reef of Koh Thain island with rocky formations and reliable marine life.
Depth Range
8–18m
Site Type
reef
Koh Chang & Koh Rang
Visibility
5–15m
26–30°C
Getting There
30 min boat from Koh Chang
Southern Koh Chang area
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Marine Life
Notable Features
- • Boulder overhangs
- • Reliable macro life
- • Good mid-range site
Best Time to Visit
About Koh Thain West
Koh Thain West offers a solid reef dive with boulder formations that create overhangs and channels. Groupers, moray eels, and nudibranchs are commonly found. The site is a good middle-ground option between the very easy and more challenging Koh Chang dive sites.
Tips
Check the overhangs for sleeping moray eels.
Experience Required
All levels.
Location
GPS: 12.0100°N, 102.3600°E
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