Nearby-site directory listing that includes Sam Laem as an intermediate 27 m Chumphon site.
Boat-accessed triangle of three underwater pillars.
Boat-accessed triangle of three underwater pillars.
Sam Laem is a boat-accessed Chumphon Marine Park dive built around three underwater pillars arranged like a triangle. The site is a deeper fun dive with clear water, strong structure, and enough reef life to make it a good step-up site for confident recreational divers.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 27m
Depth Note
Three rock pillars form a triangle underwater, with the site described at roughly 27-30 m maximum depth and about 20 m visibility.
Best Season
February to October.
Typical Conditions
Boat dive, triangle-shaped pillar topography, around 20 m visibility, and a deeper profile suited to training and fun dives.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Plan for a deeper reef profile and keep buoyancy tidy around the pillars and structure.
Access Restrictions
Boat only. Best for confident recreational divers and students taking Advanced Open Water or Deep Specialty training.
Legal Notes
Mu Ko Chumphon National Park rules and access procedures apply to the surrounding area.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Three underwater pillars form the main shape of the dive, giving the site a simple but distinctive geometry for navigation practice and deeper reef exploration.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Nearby-site directory listing that includes Sam Laem as an intermediate 27 m Chumphon site.
Operator page with the triangle-pillar description, max depth, visibility, and best-season guidance.
Government tourism page for Mu Ko Chumphon National Park, supporting park infrastructure and coral-reef context.
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