Gulf of Thailand

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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around the Gulf of Thailand.

The Gulf of Thailand is a shallow arm of the South China Sea bordered by Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Comparatively few yachts visit this region. Depending on the time of year it offers ideal sailing conditions, light to moderate winds, calm seas and many interesting islands and anchorages.

Charts

Admiralty

4508 -- South China Sea

2414 -- Singapore to Song Sai Gon and the Gulf of Thailand

66 -- Gulf of Thailand, Malaysia and Thailand, Tumpat to Laem Chong Phra

67 -- Laem Chong Phra to Chrouy Samit

986 -- Thailand, Ko Si Chang and Si Racha to Laem Chabang

999 -- Approaches to Bangkok

2103 -- Approaches to Kampong Saom

3447 -- Kuala Teregganu to Tumpat

1046 -- Outer Approaches to Ports from Krung Thep to Map Ta Phut

3724 -- Gulf of Thailand – Thailand, Sattahip Commercial Port and Map Ta Phut Industrial Port

3727 -- Approaches to Ao Sattahip

3879 -- Quan-Dao Nam Du to Chhak Ream

3961 -- Gulf of Thailand, Tumpat to Songkhla

3963 -- Laem Kho Kwang to Laem Riu including Offshore Gasfields

3964 -- Lang Suan to Prachuap Khiri Khan

3965 -- Prachuap Khiri Khan to Ko Chuang

3966 -- Gulf of Thailand, Ko Chuang to Ko Kut

3967 -- Baie De Ream to Ko Kut

3985 -- Gulf of Thailand, Ko Kut to Hon Khoai

NGA

93010 -- Gulf of Thailand

See also Charts

Weather

See South East Asia

Sources for weather information: See South East Asia

See also Weather

Currents & Tides

Give information on tides & currents.

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Communication

The popular South East Asian Maritime Mobile Net on 14.323.00 mgh starts at 00.25 UTC (0725 local) and weather is given at 00.55 (0755). Net controller, Richard, invites you to give your position and generally ask any questions related to cruising. As the name implies, it's a net specifically for yachts/ships at sea and calls using either your HAM call sign, or if you prefer, just your boat name will also be welcomed.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

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Health & Security

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Countries, Ports, Anchorages, and Islands

Although Singapore and the southern Malaysia ports of Johor Bahru and the port of entry at Pengerang are not actually adjacent to the Gulf of Thailand they are useful jumping off points and have been included here for completeness.

Only the east coast ports and Islands of Malaysia are shown here. Other ports exist on the west coast, see the Malaysia page for more information.

Cambodia	Malaysia	Singapore	Thailand	Vietnam
SihanoukvilleSihanoukville/wiki/Sihanoukville |  – port of entry ||  – marina ||  – anchorage | Khao Kong (Town)Khao Kong (Town)/wiki/Khao_Kong |  – anchorage ||  – needs data | Khao Kong (Island) Khao Kong (Island)/wiki/Khao_Kong_(Island) |  – island ||  – needs data |	North to South, including Islands Kota BharuKota Bharu/wiki/Kota_Bharu |  – port of entry ||  – harbour | Perhentian IslandsPerhentian Islands/wiki/Perhentian |  – island | Pulau RedangPulau Redang/wiki/Redang |  – island | Kuala TerengganuKuala Terengganu/wiki/Kuala_Terengganu |  – port of entry ||  – harbour ||  – marina | Pulau KapasPulau Kapas/wiki/Pulau_Kapas |  – island | KertehKerteh/wiki/Kerteh |  – port of entry | Pulau TenggolPulau Tenggol/wiki/Pulau_Tenggol |  – island | Kuantan (Pahang)Kuantan (Pahang)/wiki/Kuantan |  – port of entry | Pulau TiomanPulau Tioman/wiki/Tioman |  – island ||  – port of entry | EndauEndau/wiki/Endau |  – harbour | MersingMersing/wiki/Mersing |  – port of entry | Tanjung Pengelih (Pengerang)Tanjung Pengelih (Pengerang)/wiki/Tanjung_Pengelih |  – port of entry | Johor BahruJohor Bahru/wiki/Johor_Bahru |  – port of entry ||  – harbour ||  – marina |	SingaporeSingapore/wiki/Singapore |  – port of entry ||  – harbour ||  – marina |	Surat ThaniSurat Thani/wiki/Surat_Thani |  – needs data | Ko SamuiKo Samui/wiki/Ko_Samui |  – island ||  – port of entry ||  – anchorage | Ko Pha NganKo Pha Ngan/wiki/Ko_Pha_Nghan |  – island ||  – anchorage | Ko TaoKo Tao/wiki/Ko_Tao |  – island ||  – anchorage | Ang Thong Marine ParkAng Thong Marine Park/wiki/Ang_Thong_Marine_Park |  – anchorage ||  – needs data | Ko ChangKo Chang/wiki/Ko_Chang |  – island ||  – anchorage |	Port5Port5/wiki/Port5 |  – marina ||  – needs data | Anchorage5 Anchorage5 /wiki/Anchorage5 |  – anchorage ||  – needs data | etc.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

• Gulf of Thailand travel site.
• Gulf Charters Thailand site contains a lot of useful information about the cruising grounds.
• Gulf of Thailand on Wikipedia.

References

Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:

{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot Imray||Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire|9780852889718}}, expands to

Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718

• Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
• Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number

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