When scuba diving in Pattaya, the Wreck diving is one of the most famous Ship Wreck Diving in Thailand. The HTMS Khram was sunk by the Thai Navy in January 2003
No there was no war. The ship was sunk........
.....in January 2003 by the Thai Navy to create an artificial reef and to create Thailand’s Underwater Conservation Park.
This ship was formerly known as the USS LSM 469 warship and had been in service for almost 60 years.
The HMTS Khram has been prepared by the Thai Navy as a dive site. The ship has been cleared of hazards and is free of oil and armaments.
They also cut holes into the body of the ship to allow access and let natural light in. The bridge, the radio room and the engine room are all accessible for Scuba diving.
