Thailand Marine Tourism
The 12 points below will explain why your landing-place must be Thailand’s beaches.
• The Gulf of Thailand is one of seventeen seas that provide the uppermost volume of marine resources in the world.
• Twenty percent of the world’s coral reef fish and over 800 species can be observed in the reefs of Thailand.
• Thailand is one of the few places in the world where Whale Sharks and Manta Rays are often found. More importantly, to encounter these two giants of the sea, you need only spend a little money and time, yet the convenience and safety are ultimate.
• To one side of Thailand is the Pacific Ocean; on the other is the Indian Ocean. These very different geographical environments combined to provide a diversity of marine life that is uniquely different.
• By choosing the right destination to avoid the monsoon season, travel to Thailand is possible year-round.
• The coasts of Thailand boast many famous tourist towns, such as Pattaya, Samui, Phuket and Krabi. In terms of price and luxury, the convenience of marine tourism is up to your pocket.
• Thailand is relatively small, so travel time is minimal. Just 2 hours and 30 minutes from Phuket is one of the most beautiful desinations in the world.
• The development of SCUBA tourism started over 30 years ago. The high level of competition helps create a very high standard.
• Because safety is first and foremost, the network of national parks and dive operators have united to provide a high level of dive safety. If there were to be an accident, the patient could travel from the furthest dive site, in the middle of the sea, to a professional hospital specialized in the hazards of diving within
3-4 hours.
• Because environmental preservation is important, the network of 26 marine national parks and more than 2,000 mooring buoys at almost every dive site, ensure that your visit will not harm the underwater world.
• Smiles and paying respect to spirits are not only found on the mainland, but also out at sea.
• Thailand is the gateway to other nearby underwater destinations such as the Mergui Archipelago in Myanmar.
Larry Westfall is a retired expat living in Thailand and loves Khon Kaen Retirement and samui thailand hotels
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