Thailand - the Land of Smiles - is arguably the best destination for scuba-diving in Southeast Asia.

It has several spots where you can get the most thrilling diving experience possible.

Wondering which ones are must-visit among them? Read ahead to know that!

It's no secret that Thailand is a paradise for all adventure junkies. And when it comes to scuba diving, the Land of Smiles is undoubtedly your one-stop destination in entire Southeast Asia.

Thanks to its tropical settings, Thailand is dotted with a huge number of diving spots that remain open all year round. The moment you dive into the turquoise water at any of these places, be sure to get enthralled by seeing the different species of coral reefs all around. Now, let's get a look at the three best places for scuba-diving here.

Surin Islands; located 60 km away from the Thai mainland

Surin Islands are an archipelago of five small islands in the Andaman Sea - such as Ko Surin Nuea, Ko Surin Tai, Ko Ri, Ko Kai, and Ko Klang. These islands are surrounded by a wide variety of coral reefs, making for a spectacular spot to go scuba dive. It's mostly visited by people who love indulging in adventure sports in a relatively less crowded place.

Richelieu Rock is the best spot for diving here.

Phi Phi Islands; a part of the magnificent Krabi province

The Phi Phi Islands comprise numerous small islands situated close to each other, spreading over a massive area of 12 sq km. It has many spots of shallow depth, drawing the attention of divers from all around the world. Also, it's bestowed with limestone walls, gorgeous coral reefs, and turquoise waters. There's an abundance of turtles, sharks, and several other marine animals that will surely make your diving experience more fun.

Koh Ban is the best spot for diving here.

Koh Tao; a majestic island located in the Gulf of Thailand

Koh Tao is home to about 30 diving sites, all of which are renowned for their diverse underwater life. Here, you can witness many different species of marine creatures including leopard sharks, whale sharks, bull sharks, sea horses, frogfishes, harlequin shrimps, and more. Also, these sites are blessed with massive granite pinnacles that leave all divers in a beautiful trance for a while.

Koh Tao is a great place for amateur divers. Chumphon Pinnacle is the best diving spot here.

Besides the three above-mentioned places, you can also visit Phuket, Koh Samui, Similan Islands, etc. as well.