Thailand

Ban Tai

Ban Tai - photo 1

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Ban Tai is a small coastal village on Ko Pha-ngan in the Gulf of Thailand. It isn’t a major diving hub, and there are no dive sites or centers listed within the immediate area. The Gulf of Thailand offers broader access to popular dive islands nearby, but Ban Tai itself is more known for beaches, ferry access, and island-hopping than as a diving base. If you’re diving this region, base facilities are typically found on neighboring beaches and at Ko Pha-ngan’s main piers, with local boats heading to nearby reef sites and pinnacles around the Gulf. Overall, don’t expect a large local diving scene here, but the island gateway does support easy day trips to better-dive spots in the area.

Essential information for traveling in Thailand

About Thailand

Sea
Andaman Sea, Malacca Strait, Gulf of Thailand a...
Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Languages
TH
Demonym
Thai
Phone prefix
+66

Practicalities

Currency
THB
Voltage
220
Plug type
Type A, Type C, Type F
Airports
BKK DMK HKT KBV USM

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Ban Tai

Nearby Dive Sites (20)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Ban Tai

The best time to dive in Ban Tai

The best months to dive in Ban Tai are from March to April. Temperatures are confortable (28-29°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
26 °C 28 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
27 °C 29 °C 6/10
03 - Mar.
28 °C 30 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
29 °C 31 °C 6/10
05 - May
28 °C 31 °C 4/10
06 - Jun.
29 °C 31 °C 5/10
07 - Jul.
29 °C 30 °C 5/10
08 - Aug.
28 °C 30 °C 4/10
09 - Sept.
28 °C 30 °C 5/10
10 - Oct.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
27 °C 29 °C 4/10
12 - Dec.
26 °C 28 °C 6/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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