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Loh Samah

Beginner/Intermediate 📍 Krabi, Thailand
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# Loh Samah Dive Site, Phi Phi Lee Island

Dive Conditions

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Depth
10m – 20m
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Level
Beginner/Intermediate
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Current
〜 Mild
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Best Season
Dry season

Loh Samah is a premier diving destination located on Phi Phi Lee Island in Krabi’s Koh Phi Phi archipelago, situated in the Andaman Sea. This scenic dive site features dramatic limestone formations, vibrant coral gardens, and excellent underwater visibility typical of Southern Thailand’s tropical waters.

Divers encounter diverse marine life including reef fish, angelfish, parrotfish, and occasionally larger pelagic species. The site showcases healthy hard and soft coral ecosystems at depths ranging from 10-20 meters, making it suitable for both beginner and intermediate divers. Clear waters and moderate currents characterize typical conditions.

The site’s accessibility from popular Phi Phi Lee beaches makes it an ideal choice for dive operators offering courses and recreational dives. Loh Samah combines natural beauty with reliable marine biodiversity, offering memorable experiences of the Andaman Sea’s underwater landscape. Best visited during dry season months when visibility and water conditions are optimal.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Small Giant Clam — seen at this dive site
Small Giant Clam Tridacna maxima floydehayes
Yellow Boxfish — seen at this dive site
Yellow Boxfish Ostracion cubicum gottscho
Ocellaris Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Ocellaris Anemonefish Amphiprion ocellaris donalddavesne
Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major — seen at this dive site
Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major Abudefduf vaigiensis joskam
Blue-spotted Cornetfish — seen at this dive site
Blue-spotted Cornetfish Fistularia commersonii bencostamagna
Similar Damsel — seen at this dive site
Similar Damsel Pomacentrus similis donalddavesne

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 20 m
Min Depth 10 m
Difficulty Beginner/Intermediate
Current Mild
Best Season Dry season
GPS 7.6742°, 98.7776°