Snorkel· Koh Tao· Thailand
Laem Thian
10° 5.4′ N · 99° 51.4′ E
A headland of tumbled boulders on Tao's east coast with shallow caves and swim-throughs, rich in macro life and turtles.
Practical
Position from OpenStreetMap (Laem Thian Pinnacle dive site). Crystal Dive: 2–15 m, caves and swim-throughs, nudibranchs and sea slugs, turtles, stingrays and groupers; suitable for all levels. Sail Rock Divers include Laem Tian among their Koh Tao sites. Wikivoyage lists Laem Thian among the good day excursions by road or boat. Best when the east coast is sheltered (SW monsoon). Dinghy from Tanote or Hin Wong.
Best for
Snorkelling and easy diving among boulders
Nearby
- Tanote Bay Moorings0.6 NM away
- Fraggle Rock Viewpoint1 NM away
- Love Koh Tao Viewpoint1 NM away
- Ao Hin Wong Moorings1.1 NM away
- Koh Tao Northeast Monsoon Isolation (Nov–Feb)1.1 NM away
- Koh Tao Orange Public Moorings (no anchoring on artificial reef)1.1 NM away
- Hin Wong Pinnacle1.4 NM away
- Sairee Village Provisioning1.4 NM away