Htms Kut Shipwreck

The HTMS Kut Shipwreck, also known locally as HTMS Kood, is a sunken naval vessel lying upright and mostly intact off Pattaya, Thailand. It sits at a maximum depth of approximately 26–28 metres, with its upper structures accessible at 18–20 metres, making it a shallower and smaller counterpart to the HTMS Khram. The wreck features several entry points and interior swim-throughs that allow for beginner wreck penetration training under supervision.

The site suits Advanced Open Water divers and those training for Wreck Diver or Nitrox certifications. Its manageable size and depth also make it a practical choice for second dives of the day or as part of a twin-dive itinerary. Backup torches, gloves, and good finning technique are recommended for navigating the narrower internal sections.

The HTMS Kut has developed a healthy marine ecosystem across its structure. Lionfish, blue-spotted stingrays, pipefish, batfish, and various pufferfish species are regularly encountered, while the shaded overhangs and inner compartments shelter nudibranchs, crabs, and ghost shrimp. Fusiliers, trevallies, groupers, frogfish, ghost pipefish, barracuda, and stingrays are also recorded at the site. Water temperature ranges from 27–31°C year-round, with 28–30°C typical between November and April.