The Thonburi Wreck was sunk by the French navy in 1941 off the south east tip of Koh Chang and now sits in 15m of water. The wreck now acts as an artificial reef but visibility is often poor and currents can be strong.
Koh Wai has a fringing hard coral reef that drops down to 20m. This is the best dive site to see reef sharks, leopard sharks and blue spotted sting rays.
Koh Kra is a tiny island with a small fringing reef down to 10m. Blue spotted rays can be seen in the sand and many species of reef fish over the reef. This is a popular snorkelling site.
Koh Rang area is regarded as the best diving around Koh Chang. Visibility is better and marine life more prolific. Most dives are around 10-15m deep. Hin Kaduang pinnacles drop down to 30m and is a good places to see reef sharks and turtles.
Koh Mai Si Lek located off the north west coast of Koh Kut is 2 hours boat ride from Koh Chang. Healthy hard corals such as brain and plate corals are home to an abundance of marine life. Larger pelagics like trevally and barracuda are seen here. Visibility can reach 20m and the maximum depth is 20m.
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