Ao Tum

Ao Tum is a beginner-friendly dive site near Koh Kood in the eastern Gulf of Thailand, a sheltered bay reaching fourteen meters depth that provides easy, enjoyable diving in the pristine waters of this relatively undeveloped island destination. The bay's calm conditions and healthy reef make it ideal for newer divers and relaxed exploration. The reef features coral growth on rocky substrate in the clear water that characterizes Koh Kood's marine environment. Hard and soft corals create a healthy reef landscape, and the exceptional water clarity enhances every encounter. The sheltered bay provides consistently calm conditions, and the fourteen-meter depth ensures generous bottom time. Fish life is diverse and benefits from the low diving pressure typical of the Koh Kood area. Reef species populate the coral gardens in good numbers, and the clear water allows detailed observation that murkier conditions would prevent. The macro life rewards patient searching. Ao Tum delivers the accessible, pristine reef diving that makes Koh Kood special in the Gulf of Thailand. The combination of easy conditions, healthy marine life, and exceptional water clarity creates a thoroughly pleasant dive experience.