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What is Koh Phra Thong?


Koh Phra Thong is one of Thailand's last unspoiled coastal locations. With over 15km of largely uninhabited white sandy beaches.The island is relatively large with a total area of around 100km.

Why Koh Phra Thong?


Koh Phra Thong is an ideal choice for those who are really looking to get away from it all.

Koh Phra Thong is home to the top resort in the Phang Nga region - Golden Buddha resort is top rated on trip advisor and provides a great base from which to enjoy some of the best nature in Thailand.
view from golden buddha resort
long stretches of pristine beach at Koh Phra Thong
sunset over Koh pling seen from Mr Chuois
map of koh phra thong location

Where is Koh Phra Thong?


Koh Phra Thong is located in the Andaman Sea off the west coast of southern Thailand. The closest town is the port town of Khuraburi, situated on the mainland about 10km east. It is the middle link in a chain of 3 islands. It is about 550km south of Bangkok and 100km north of Phuket.

Nature on Koh Phra Thong


This island hosts a number of important eco-systems. These include areas of mangrove forest, seagrass and coral reef. There is a good number of bird species & interesting mammals. The sea holds a wealth of biodiversity with the beaches being protected for turtle nesting.

Dive boats at Koh Phra Thong


All of the snorkeling & scuba diving spots at Koh Phra Thong are either available directly off the beach or by a short boat ride on a long tail boat or on the Blue Guru zodiac, 'Kanga'.

Longtails & Zodiacs


When we only have a few divers & snorkelers then it is easy enough to transfer to the dive sites at Koh Pling on 'Kanga'. She will whip us out there in a matter of minutes to enjoy some exclusive diving.

On days when there are more divers & snorkelers we will use one of the local longtail boats to take us to the reef.
backward roll scuba diving entry from longtail boat
preparing to dive at Koh pling
getting ready to dive at Richelieu Rock
Blue Guru rigid inflatable boat at Koh Phra Thong

Beach diving


Koh Phra Thong is one of the few Thai islands which has genuine scuba diving from the beach. This means that if you prefer not to dive from a boat then you don't have to. One Blue Guru's favourite dive sites - Hornbill Rocks is accessible directly from our beach side dive centre.
local scuba diving from beach in thailand

Thailand Scuba Diving - Marine Wonders of the Andaman Sea

 whale shark at richelieu rock

Richelieu Rock...

is the most spectacular scuba diving location in Thailand. A striking open sea pinnacle for intermediate divers; it attracts manta rays, whale sharks & much more.
 koh surin turtle

Koh Surin...

are actually two tropical islands. They harbour the largest divesity of hard corals in Thailand & 4 types of sea turtle. Snorkeling & diving are available on day & multi day trips.
koh phra thong dugong

Koh Phra Thong...

is a tropical island paradise just off the Andaman Coast of Thailand. Blue Guru Diving conduct snorkel and scuba diving trips to the local coral reefs on a daily basis.