|
OVERVIEW:
Diving in the area: Talu,
Ran Gai, Ran Pbet and Lam La
are surrounded by an abundant array of colors and coral formations. It's
pristine waters are a host to much varied
marine life and the sites are accessible to divers of all levels.
Dive school:
Absolut Wreck is a PADI Dive school situated in Baan Klang
Aow Resort, Ban Krut. We have the resort
facilities are at our disposal, making AW the perfect place
for learning. Dive sites are varied and therefore suited to the
demands of varying courses.
Ban
Krut:
is little known to most tourists. It has a 30km long beach that supports
a small fishing village and a few bungalow resorts. Even on weekends you
may only find a few holiday makers on the sandy beaches. The area is
peaceful and serene. The nearest town, Bangsapan, is in the Province of
Prachuap Kirikhan on the East coast, South of Hua Hin. A temple has been
erected here in honor of the King. It is lavish in style, incorporating
modern architectural techniques and traditional forms to create an
impressive towering structure over the headland of Ban Krut Beach.
An easy distance: Great diving is
not that hard to reach! The dive school is 380km from Bangkok and a mere
150km from Hua Hin.
Controversy:
The area has been subject to much controversy recently regarding plans
to build an electricity plant. There is a large fishing community as
well as a substantial area of coral reef
that surround this designated spot on which these plans could have
devastating effects.
|