Thailand

Baan Chaloklum

Baan Chaloklum - photo 1

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Baan Chaloklum sits on Koh Phangan in the Gulf of Thailand and functions as a practical gateway for divers visiting the island. With a handful of local dive centers and easy access to nearby reef sites and anchorages around Koh Phangan, it serves divers looking for convenient shore access and day boat options. The Gulf of Thailand offers calm tropical waters, approachable conditions, and a variety of dive sites, from shallow reefs to small wrecks and macro-rich bays. Expect vibrant reef life, parrotfish, angelfish, and occasional simplicity-friendly drift dives, with water visibility that can vary seasonally.

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 Baan Chaloklum

Nearby Dive Sites (20)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Baan Chaloklum

The best time to dive in Baan Chaloklum

The best months to dive in Baan Chaloklum 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.
27 °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 30 °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.
27 °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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