Is THIS Thailand's Best-Kept DIVING SECRET? 🇹🇭

Is THIS Thailand’s best-kept underwater secret? Many divers rush past Chumphon, Thailand on their way to Koh Tao, Koh Samui, or Koh Phangan to dive the Surin Marine Park — but we discovered this underrated dive spot might actually be better than Koh Tao.

In this vlog, we take you along on a last minute trip to this hidden gem! We'll be revealing the location once we arrive.

You’ll see:
what the local area is like
the dive boats and briefings, and of course,
we'll show you what the underwater life here is like. As we take you scuba diving to see coral reef , a WW2 shipwreck and an array of tropical fish on the dives themselves.

We’ll cover:

What marine and coral life you can expect 🐠
The health of the coral reef
Dive site difficulty levels & who it’s best for 🤿
Local amenities, accommodation & restaurants 🍜
How it compares to Koh Tao and other Thai dive destinations 🇹🇭
The costs

If you’re planning scuba diving in Thailand, don’t miss this one.

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Filmed in Chumphon, Thailand — one of the most underrated scuba diving spots in the country.
We visited early in the month of September, 2025.

👋 We’re Aaron & Cassie — filmmakers and scuba pros sharing raw, cinematic underwater travel guides, vlogs and tips from Southeast Asia’s best scuba diving destinations.

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00:00 Intro – Thailand’s Hidden Diving Secret
00:33 Packing for a Spontaneous Dive Trip
01:03 Journey South – Road to the Secret Dive Spot
01:35 Location Reveal – Welcome to Chumphon, Thailand
04:55 Dive Boat & Safety Briefing – Chumphon Day Trip
05:38 Underwater Tour – Chumphon Coral Reefs & Marine Life
07:05 What a Chumphon Day Trip is Like Onboard
07:40 Chumphon vs Koh Tao – Diving Comparison
08:00 WWII Wreck Dive Briefing – HTMS Prab 741
08:59 Underwater Wreck Dive in Chumphon – HTMS Prab 741
09:50 Exploring the Wreck Interior – COD Style Penetration
10:33 Best Moments from Our Chumphon Diving Day Trip
11:05 Cost of Diving in Chumphon – Prices & Value
11:42 Comparing Chumphon Diving to Koh Tao Again
11:56 Who Chumphon Diving is Best For (Beginners & Advanced)
12:21 Final Thoughts – Why Chumphon is Thailand’s Diving Secret