Useful Information

Dive Trips

Blue Guru dive centre runs a number of dive trips for certified divers. Their experienced PADI Instructors can show you the best of Koh Phra Thong diving. Also they arrange day/multi-day diving trips to the Surin Islands and the world class Richelieu Rock.

beautiful soft corals

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Surin Islands

The Surin Islands consists of 5 granite islands densely covered with ancient forest. The two main islands Koh Surin Nua (North Island) and Koh Surin Tai (South Island) form the bulk of the land mass.The Marine Park headquarters are situated on the North island. They are tastefully designed, blending with the surroundings.

au suthep at koh surin near the similan islands and richelieu rock

The Surin Islands are 50 km from Koh Phra Thong and easily accessible for day trips. It is also possible to stay on the islands themselves in either tented or bungalow accommodation. Sensibly priced food and drinks are available at the marine park headquarters.

surin national marine park headquarters at koh surin in the andaman sea

Snorkeling and diving are the primary activities in the Surin Islands. The marine life and water visibility are amongst the best in Thailand.

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Local Scuba Diving in Thailand

Genuine local diving in Thailand is a rare occurrence. On Koh Phra Thong we are lucky enough to have interesting local diving in Koh Pling bay. This is very close to the Golden Buddha Beach Resort . Blue Guru Diving. is situated in the north east section of Golden Buddha's grounds in an ideal place to run daily scuba diving trips to these local sites. Multiple local dives are available for as little as 700 Bt (€14) a dive. Blue Guru also conduct a wide range of PADI dive courses here.

Koh Phra Thong local dive sites

There are five local diving locations on Koh Phra Thong.

Four of them are situated around the two Koh Pling islands a short boat ride away from Golden Buddha Beach Resort. The other one can be found directly off the beach.

They are all quite shallow with a maximum depth of around 12m. The tropical water temperature of around 30°C and generally good visibility make this an excellent place to do PADI diving courses or to do some fun dives before heading off to the more challenging sites in the Surin Islands and at Richelieu Rock.

Click on the map to the right to find out more detailed information about Koh Phra Thong's local dive sites.


Marine Habitats

house in baan lions on koh phra thong

This tropical Thai island is fortunate to benefit from diverse & healthy marine habitats. In Golden Buddha Bay there are coral reefs. In Koh Ra Channel there are expanses of seagrass and some of the densest mangrove forest in the country.

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Thailand Divemaster Training

thailand divemaster internship

Blue Guru offer all inclusive Divemaster internships with scuba diving in the Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock. With exclusive tropical beaches and genuine local diving direct from the shore - training in such a location is a rare opportunity.

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Diving/Activities Packages

yoga on the beach at golden buddha resort

Blue Guru and Golden Buddha Resort have come up with some select diving packages that also include other activities. These are designed to give guests a taste of what Koh Phra Thong has to offer at very special prices.

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Golden Buddha Beach Resort

baan bougainvillea golden buddhas premier house

Golden Buddha Beach Resort is the premier resort on Koh Phra
Thong, offering a range of bespoke houses on an uninhabited stretch of beach; complimented by exquisite Thai and western cuisine for the holiday of a lifetime.

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