stevenl
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Am I correct in understanding it this way: since the diving in the South never ceases, it is never a good place to go?Its a good place to go in the monsoon season when diving in the south has ceased.
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Am I correct in understanding it this way: since the diving in the South never ceases, it is never a good place to go?Its a good place to go in the monsoon season when diving in the south has ceased.
Am I correct in understanding it this way: since the diving in the South never ceases, it is never a good place to go?
Am I correct in understanding it this way: since the diving in the South never ceases, it is never a good place to go?
Hey guys, I know this has been asked perhaps a few times before, but from what I gather, everyone seems to give the thumbs up to Mermaids or Aquanauts!
I finished my rescue diver a few months ago, with every intention of completing my DM and IDC in Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. However, now it looks to me, that I may have to stay in or around Pattaya, and I'm looking for some options! I must admit I'm on a bit of a tight budget, as my income is mainly generated from freelance web services over the internet...
Given all that, I want to find the most economical way to become a dive professional with all intentions to hopefully work around Pattaya when i complete training.
So far I've got about 25 dives logged including a night dive, all in and around Koh Tao, (Sail rock, Chumphon Pinnacle, Sanran Pinnacle, Angthong marine park). Thats the other reason I'm looking at Pattaya, some challenging diving. Its all very calm in Koh Tao... beautiful but calm..
Anyways.. so far the big guns seem to be Mermaids and Aquanauts, However, can anyone recommend any smaller "just as professional" outfits, that may actually take a student on after certification ? and more importantly, is Pattaya a good place for casual work as a DM ? I would liike to go all the way to Instructor, but I must be realistic about finances...
Thanks for your time.
Despite what you may be told by the big shops, there is little or no chance of making a living as a DM in Pattaya.