{"id":9819,"date":"2025-04-15T15:35:37","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T13:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/?p=9819"},"modified":"2026-02-24T10:29:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T09:29:15","slug":"similan-islands-best-diving-spot-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/similan-islands-best-diving-spot-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"Similan Islands: Thailand’s Best Diving Spot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The western Andaman Sea in Thailand<\/strong> is one of the best places in the world for underwater exploration. The Koh Surin<\/strong> archipelago boasts snorkeling areas ranked among the top 10 in the world. But when it comes to diving, the best spot in the country\u2014and one of the top 10 globally\u2014is located off Khao Lak<\/strong>. Today, we\u2019ll take you through everything you need to know about the Similan Islands in this guide<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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This small group of nine islands\u2014of which only six are open to visitors\u2014is famous for being home to many sea turtles. It\u2019s quite common to find yourself swimming among Gal\u00e1pagos turtles in the beautiful snorkeling areas. In order to protect these marine animals, three islands remain completely off-limits to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the Similan Islands<\/strong> are a great example of conservation in a natural setting. Currently, it\u2019s not possible to stay overnight on the islands, and they are only open to visitors for part of the year. Despite this, they are absolutely worth visiting\u2014and if you’re into diving, they are a must-see destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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