Article in the Bangkok Post:
Koh Tachai island off Phangnga closed indefinitely
This got my attention, because my favourite dive site on north liveaboards is Tachai Pinnacle. It would be a pity to be unable to dive the Pinnacle. There is some hope, though:
The article doesn't mention the Pinnacle specifically - does anyone here know if one of those "two deep dive sites" mentioned is the Tachai Pinnacle? And what is the other one? Or are they counting the north and south pinnacle as two sites?
Koh Tachai island off Phangnga closed indefinitely
The shoreline, beaches and coral reefs around Koh Tachai island in the Similan National Park off Phangnga province will be off-limits to all visitors for an indefinite period, starting Oct 15, according to authorities.
This got my attention, because my favourite dive site on north liveaboards is Tachai Pinnacle. It would be a pity to be unable to dive the Pinnacle. There is some hope, though:
"However, two deep dive sites in the Similan Islands remain open to divers and tourists."
The article doesn't mention the Pinnacle specifically - does anyone here know if one of those "two deep dive sites" mentioned is the Tachai Pinnacle? And what is the other one? Or are they counting the north and south pinnacle as two sites?