Dive-site story
Scuttled in 2003 off Koh Phai by the Royal Thai Navy, this former WWII landing ship sits upright on a flat sandy bottom. Prepared specifically as an artificial reef, the hull features purpose-cut swim-throughs across multiple decks, though progressive coral encrustation and silting require attentive buoyancy.
Extensive penetration routes through corridors, wheelhouse, and machine spaces
Dense schools of batfish and snappers congregating around the bridge superstructure
Occasional encounters with large pelagics patrolling the outer perimeter of the hull
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and more stable conditions occur during the northeast monsoon.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfin BatfishPlatax teira | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Honeycomb MorayGymnothorax favagineus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitespotted Bamboo SharkChiloscyllium plagiosum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Rare |
Marine forecast
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