Tha Tang

★★★★☆ (120)

As a former strip mine, the water reservoir of Ta Taeng offers a shallow training ground for higher level training. With a bottom covered in easily dispersed algae, the visibility range from near zero to 20 m.

Even though you will see quite a few freshwater fish during your dives. Commonly used by Freedivers and in preparation for Overhead Environment and Technical level training.

Dive Activity

Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Scubadeep, Scubadeep Patong

Scubadeep, Scubadeep Patong

186 Taweewong Road, 83150 Phuket, Thailand
ScubaGold Phuket

ScubaGold Phuket

79/113 Moo 7, Soi Saiyuan, Rawai, 83130 Phuket, Thailand
Sirolodive

Sirolodive

43/52 Viset Road, T. Rawai, 83130 Phuket, Thailand
ScubaNicks, Victoria Fawcus-Robinson

ScubaNicks, Victoria Fawcus-Robinson

90/8 Kanjana 2, Soi Sai Yuan, 83130 Phuket, Thailand

INTO Dive, INTO Dive center

51/12 Moo 10 Jaofa 45, 83130 Phuket, Thailand

Tech Dive Asia, Santadive and Healthcare Co.,Ltd

78/86 Moo 2, 83000 Wichit, Thailand

X Dive

7/1 Moo 5 Khuek Khak, 82220 Takua Pa, Phang Nga, Thailand

Dive Sites Nearby

Sea Bees Diving, 83130 Phuket
Shark Point (★4.3)

Shark Point (★4.3)

Shark Point is one of Phuket’s most popular dive sites. The three pinnacles of the Shark Point break the surface in a small area. The rest is submerged and covered in soft and hard corals. This is a great drift dive. You can frequently spot leopard sharks and bamboo sharks here, hence the name.
Sea Bees Diving, 83130 Phuket
King Cruiser (★4.3)

King Cruiser (★4.3)

King Cruiser is rated as one of the best wreck dive sites in Asia, certainly Thailand. Having sank on May 4th in 1997 this is an amazing wreck dive sitting at over 30m, the top of the wreck is now around 18m. Suitable for Advanced and technical divers. Large Schools of fish and beautiful coral.
Sea Bees Diving, 83130 Phuket
Anemone Reef (★4.3)

Anemone Reef (★4.3)

Super divesite with plenty of fish. This submerged pinnacle is completely covered in softcorals and anemones and home to a great variety of species.
Aqualung
Koh Khai Nok (★4.1)

Koh Khai Nok (★4.1)

Koh Khai Nok, near Phuket, is a popular, shallow dive/snorkel site, often part of island tours. Depths are typically 1-12m, with crystal-clear water close to shore. It features soft, white sand and scattered coral. Famous for abundant, colorful tropical fish that are often very accustomed to human presence, it’s a
SSI Thailand, 84360 Suratthani
Natai Pier/ท่าเรือหาดนาใต้ (★4.1)

Natai Pier/ท่าเรือหาดนาใต้ (★4.1)

Natai Pier, located in Phang Nga just north of Phuket, isn’t a traditional “dive site“ in the typical recreational sense with established dive operators visiting daily. It’s primarily a local fishing pier. Local shore dives or snorkeling occur in the vicinity,
SSI Service Center Thailand, 84360 Suratthani
Tha Tang Lake ขุมน้ำบ้านท่าแตง (★3.7)

Tha Tang Lake ขุมน้ำบ้านท่าแตง (★3.7)

Tha Tang Lake in Phang Nga, north of Phuket, offers a unique freshwater dive. This old tin mining site features submerged trees and wooden structures. Depths typically reach 15-17m with variable visibility (2-12m). An easy shore dive, it’s popular for buoyancy practice and exploring a non-reef environment.
Mares
Nai Tai Beach Dredger เรือขุดแร่หาดนาใต้ (★2.9)

Nai Tai Beach Dredger เรือขุดแร่หาดนาใต้ (★2.9)

Nai Thai Beach in Phang Nga is not a commonly recognized or established recreational dive site. It is primarily known for its long, quiet beaches rather than dedicated underwater attractions. There are no prominent coral reefs.
Mares
Premchai Wreck (★3.7)

Premchai Wreck (★3.7)

The Prem Chai wreck, off Khao Lak, is a purpose-sunk tin dredger (2001) at 12-22m, forming an artificial reef. Accessible for all levels, it’s covered in clams and corals. It’s a thriving artificial reef.
Sea Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga
Boulder City (★4.1)

Boulder City (★4.1)

Huge, bizarre boulders underwater that make it look like a city. You can easily find stream shadows if you want to. It leads a mouring-line down to 18m.
Sea Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga
Shark Fin Reef (★4.2)

Shark Fin Reef (★4.2)

Shark Fin Reef is easy to dive and is, therefore, an absolute highlight even for beginners. The granite rocks go slowly into the depths of the dive site and can be dived at any depth up to max. 30 meters.
Sea Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga
Chinese Wall (★4.7)

Chinese Wall (★4.7)

Chinese Wall is on the south tip of island 4, named as such because it is a very long rock wall. Currents are be possible at depth. In the shallow area, you can hide from the current between the rocks.
Mares, Janez Kranjc
Khao Na Yak (★4.0)

Khao Na Yak (★4.0)

Koh Na Yak, near Khao Lak, is a shallow reef dive (max 9m) with a gently sloping sandy bottom. It’s an excellent site for beginners and courses, known for its diverse hard corals and abundant reef fish, including moray eels, barracudas, and clownfish. Keep an eye out for nudibranchs!
Sea Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga
Honeymoon Bay (★4.2)

Honeymoon Bay (★4.2)

Totally shallow dive site if you stay on the island. Afterwards it is a steep sloping reef down to 30m depth. There can be a current. The shallow area is good for snorkeling, training courses, and night dives.
Sea Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga
Tuna Wreck (★4.2)

Tuna Wreck (★4.2)

The Tuna wreck, which was sunk in 2003 by the Thai government to create an additional artificial reef, is located off island No. 5.
Sea Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga
Barracuda Point/Batfish Bend (★4.1)

Barracuda Point/Batfish Bend (★4.1)

This is a reef dive at the southern tip of Similan Island 5. There may be some current, making this a drift dive. This dive goes between rocks and also come to a small overhang.
Sea Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga
Hideaway Bay (★4.2)

Hideaway Bay (★4.2)

The reef starts at 5 meters with a gentle slope with many hard corals which can be found at about 15-20 meters. There are many moray eels, chances to see leopard sharks, white tip reef sharks, napoleons etc.
Polphut B. (#4421034)
Monuments/Zodiak (★4.2)

Monuments/Zodiak (★4.2)

Monuments, Similan Islands’ Hideaway Bay, is a shallow, sandy dive site with unique underwater statues, including Thai Zodiac figures and tsunami memorials. Perfect for night dives, it offers diverse macro life such as ghost pipefish, various shrimp, octopus, and crabs. Suitable for all diver skill levels.
Hobo-Ya Similan, 83120 Phuket
Anita’s Reef (★4.1)

Anita’s Reef (★4.1)

A soothing dive site on the east side of islands 5 and 6 in the Similan Islands. This site is a rolling reef slope along the edge of the island from a shallow depth of 5-6m to around 25m.
Sea Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga
Princess Bay (★4.3)

Princess Bay (★4.3)

Princess Bay is an easy bay dive. The reef edge is very beautiful. This site is good for beginners, courses, and snorkelers. This is a slightly sloping reef with a max depth of approx. 20m.
Mares
Sea Chart Wreck (★3.8)

Sea Chart Wreck (★3.8)

The Sea Chart wreck, off Khao Lak in Phang Nga, is an 84m cargo ship at 40m deep (shallowest 24m). This advanced wreck dive is largely intact, covered in soft corals. It teems with lionfish, batfish, snapper, huge schools of barracuda, and occasional whale sharks. Currents can be strong.
Sea Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga
Stonehenge (★4.3)

Stonehenge (★4.3)

This dive site is located at the northernmost tip of island 4. Many big rocks (boulders) where you can dive in between. Please note that there is almost always a current running at this dive site.
Merlin Divers Co., Ltd., 83150 Phuket
South of Eden/Screaming Rocks (★4.2)

South of Eden/Screaming Rocks (★4.2)

South of Eden in the Similan Islands is a stunning dive site with a vibrant coral garden sloping down to a sandy bottom. Expect large granite boulders, swim-throughs, and an abundance of marine life including reef sharks, barracuda, fusiliers, and macro critters. Strong currents can be present.
Sea Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga
West of Eden (★4.3)

West of Eden (★4.3)

A topographic dive site on the west side of Island 7 in the Similan Islands. It is centered around three huge rocks that are the highlight of the dive with coral slopes on either side. Soft corals, such as sea fans and sea hawks, are growing in the wall and in the deep area off the rocky coast. These areas are home to hard corals such as Hanaya rhinoceros and a wide variety of other creatures.
Sea Turtle Divers, 82220 Phang Nga
East of Eden (★4.3)

East of Eden (★4.3)

East of Eden is on the east side of island 7. This dive site was closed by the administration of the national park to be able to regenerate. Very beautiful coral landscapes are found here. Check from time to time to see when the dive site will be opened again.
Hobo-Ya Similan, 83120 Phuket
Deep Six (★4.2)

Deep Six (★4.2)

Located at the north end of the 7th island in the Similan Islands, this dive site is along the northern apex of an elongated island from north to south. Visibility is clear and the granite boulders, eroded by the tidal currents, form several steps from the bottom.