CHUMPHON, BENEATH THE WAVES.

Experience the underwater world in Chumphon Province.

This trip was born from our desire to go whale shark hunting

and to play "STAND UP PADDLE BOARD" at Tung Wua Laen Beach, Chumphon Province.

Travel

We opted to rent a van for our journey from Bangkok to Chumphon due to the considerable distance involved (approximately 6-7 hours). We reasoned that sleeping comfortably would allow us to conserve energy for the following morning's activities.

Saturday morning at Tung Wan Laen Beach

This is pure heaven. Waking up to the ocean right in front of me.

The beach stretches as far as the eye can see, with a clear sky and fresh air.

The gentle sound of waves lapping against the shore, a breath of fresh air to welcome another beautiful day.

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3-Island Diving Trip

We opted for a private speedboat rental for the sake of comfort and to avoid seasickness.

However, if you prefer not to rent a speedboat, you can opt for a group diving package or tour on a larger boat. These boats are also suitable for deep-sea diving, but the journey may take longer than a speedboat.

Embark on a journey to the distant seas of Chumphon Province.

The hottest destinations in Chumphon Province are undoubtedly Koh Ngam Noi, Koh Ngam Yai, and Koh Thalu.

The day we went diving, the boat captain told us, "The water is calm today, very calm. This kind of weather will only last for two more days before a storm hits. If we're lucky, we might encounter whales, either whale sharks or Bryde's whales."

"Wow, when they said that, we suddenly felt a surge of hope that we might finally find the little one we've been searching for for years."

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First point: Ko Ngam Yai

Extremely beautiful, but ***I encountered a nasty cowfish*** that harmed you at my little sister's place.

It suddenly attacked and bit my siblings until they bled. Look at how vicious it is, my friends!

This diving spot boasts an abundance of vibrant and diverse sea anemones.

As we swam closer to the rocks over there, we encountered a sea turtle. However, we were unable to capture a photo or keep pace with it.

We thought we were swimming fast, haha. 5555555555

Second point: Ngam Noi Island

In our opinion, the coral and sea anemones at this dive site are less beautiful than those at the first site.

Everything seems sugary, perhaps because of the color of the coral.

We tried to practice FREE DIVE on our own.

It may seem easy, but we don't know how to stay underwater for long periods. We can only stay underwater for less than a minute before we have to come up for air.

Although we have some beautiful pictures to share with our friends and colleagues, we are still working on it.

This trip was the starting point for our journey into scuba diving.

As we descended beneath the water's surface, a profound desire to prolong our submersion and deepen our understanding of the marine environment took hold. (I will share more about this experience later.)

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This is great! A nearby guide told us to look at the BIG BUBBLE.

Initially, I was confused and didn't understand what the BIG BUBBLE in the middle of the sea was.

When they told him to lower his head and look under the water, ...

Wow, this is a BIG BUBBLE!

He is incredibly cool, fierce, and amazing. I am completely smitten with him.

The "Muang Ming, Frung Fring" Islands (a name we made up, haha)

It's a heart shape, man! Nature is so amazing, creating beautiful and wonderful wonders for us to see all the time.

Third point: Ko Thalu

Due to severe seasickness, we were unable to dive at this location. We opted to rest comfortably on the boat instead.

Although we didn't go down, our seniors didn't forget to capture beautiful underwater images for us.

The older students told me that this spot is teeming with fish, especially beautiful, colorful ones. I immediately felt a pang of regret.

Upon realizing the beauty of the water below, the elder brother immediately jumped in.

I realized I didn't add the fin. I don't know how to help you, haha.

It's time to go up. You can tell from his face how happy he is.

Despite a painful encounter with a cowfish bite, the trip remained enjoyable. The incident initially raised concerns about the potential impact on the overall experience, but fortunately, the individual's spirits remained high.

However, the man went up to get his wound treated and then jumped back into the water. He was truly fearless.

What is this? It came out of the water without getting wet.

The younger sibling is not involved. They saw that the older sibling's photo from this angle was beautiful, so they asked to act in the same angle. The overall picture turned out great, and the younger sibling really liked it.

Last photo before leaving

Thank you so much for the HAPPY ALOHA