

Best for intermediate divers, 3-35m, boat entry, mild current.
Laem Thian is a cape located on the east coast of Koh Nang Yuan, Thailand. This site features a diverse underwater topography consisting of reefs, walls, caverns, and swim-throughs suitable for intermediate divers and snorkellers. Depths range from 3 to 35 metres, with an average of 15 metres. Divers may encounter species including wrasses, blue-barred parrotfish, porcupinefish, pink skunk anemonefish, golden butterflyfish, longfin bannerfish, moon wrasse, scissortail sergeant, rabbitfish, and bluespotted fantail ray. Hard corals, cabbage corals, zoanthids, and sea cucumbers are also present. Access is by boat only, with mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Hazards include overhead environments, sharks, sharp coral, strong currents, and surge.
10.09140, 99.85517
Work the wall from north to south with the current rather than against it.
Boat access only.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-35m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun
Divers and snorkellers can observe wrasses, blue-barred parrotfish, porcupinefish, pink skunk anemonefish, golden butterflyfish, longfin bannerfish, moon wrasse, scissortail sergeant, rabbitfish, and bluespotted fantail ray. Hard corals, cabbage corals, zoanthids, and sea cucumbers are also found here.
No, Laem Thian is rated for intermediate skill levels due to the presence of overhead environments, surge, and potential for strong currents.
The site ranges from 3 to 35 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site.
Yes, the site is suitable for snorkelling and holds a rating of 4 out of 5 for the activity.
Diving at Laem Thian in Koh Tao requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Laem Thian in Koh Tao. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Laem Thian in Koh Tao are April, May, and June. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Laem Thian in Koh Tao typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Laem Thian in Koh Tao typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.