SCUBA diving site may open soon

It is planned to be open as an environment preservation tourism attraction in the near future. Tourists will be able to experience sea corals and the sunken boat Chutathip.

Admiral Vachira Prateepavanish, Deputy Chief of Staff, Royal First Fleet, revealed that the Royal First Fleet, in association with Pattaya City and many other relevant organizations, has planned to set up an area of the Samaesarn Bay as a safe diving area.

Naval officers will select, explore and check the area thoroughly before announcing to the public the new Safe Diving Zone. This project was required as many tourists have had accidents while they were diving in this area.

"Apart from being announced as a Safe Diving Zone, the location, here is also the spot where the Chutaip fishing boat sank many years ago, and is abundant with coral. I will coordinate with other relevant organizations for support of necessary equipment to have this boat organized as a sea animals’ habitat and make it much more attractive for

divers." added Vachira.

In order to manage the project Vachira revealed that he has coordinated with Pattaya City to support the project by providing buoys to mark the safe diving zone.

Pattaya Deputy Mayor Vutthisak Rermkijjakarn gave support to this project as supporting neighboring attractions is one of the Pattaya City development policies. This is another new attraction for Pattaya, located just half an hour away from town.