HTMS Kled Keaw Ship Wreck

The HTMS Kled Keaw Shipwreck is an advanced dive site near the Phi Phi Islands in the Andaman Sea, where a decommissioned Thai Navy vessel was intentionally sunk in 2014 to create an artificial reef and diving attraction. Resting at twenty-six meters depth, this former patrol boat offers wreck diving of genuine quality in the crystal-clear waters of one of Thailand's most celebrated diving regions. The HTMS Kled Keaw was thoroughly prepared before sinking, with hazardous materials removed and access points created for safe diver penetration. The vessel sits upright on the sandy bottom, its military profile clearly visible from a distance in the clear Andaman water. The relatively compact size of the patrol boat means the entire wreck can be explored in a single dive, from bow to stern and from keel to bridge. Marine colonization has been rapid in the warm Andaman Sea. Soft corals, sponges, and barnacles have covered the hull surfaces, while hard coral recruitment is building genuine reef structure on the metalwork. Fish have adopted the wreck enthusiastically, with schools of snappers, batfish, and fusiliers orbiting the structure. Lionfish inhabit the interior spaces, and groupers have claimed territories within the hull. The twenty-six meter depth and wreck environment demand advanced certification and experience. The clear Andaman water usually provides excellent visibility, allowing divers to appreciate the full scope of the wreck and plan their exploration efficiently. Interior penetration through the prepared access points offers atmospheric overhead-environment diving for those with proper training. The HTMS Kled Keaw adds a compelling wreck dimension to Phi Phi diving. The combination of purpose-sunk naval vessel, growing marine community, and the exceptional Andaman Sea conditions creates a wreck dive that stands among the best in Thailand's western waters.