Dive-site story
The HTMS Kled Gaeow is a decommissioned Royal Thai Navy transport vessel scuttled east of Phi Phi Leh to establish an artificial reef. Sitting upright on the sandy seabed, the steel hull has become encrusted in soft corals and hydroids, drawing dense walls of pelagic fish and reef predators. Divers typically descend down a mooring line straight onto the wheelhouse before exploring the main deck and exterior companionways.
Upright naval transport wreck with accessible open deck areas and wheelhouse structures
Dense aggregations of schooling fish that swirl around the mast and superstructure
Macro critters tucked into rusted crevices, including nudibranchs and blennies
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm seas and optimal visibility coincide with the northeast monsoon period.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowtail BarracudaSphyraena obtusata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bigeye TrevallyCaranx sexfasciatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red LionfishPterois volitans | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bearded ScorpionfishScorpaenopsis barbata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Banded Sea KraitLaticauda colubrina | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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