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The system isn't perfect, but your situation seems attributable only to your 5 passports.

All 3 you mention are the same company (practically, not juristically). Not my favourite because this is the boat tha most resembles the cattle principle of the boiats offering trips. But yes, they will be cheapest from Bang Tao, and if travelling by yourself the transport charge from others is...

Divesites preference can really be about personal preference. But preferring Koh Doc Mai over Phi Phi (especially Bida Nok) because of 'more fish action' is simply not factual. Could it be related to Aloha not being able to go to Phi Phi?

For what you mention and looking at your time constraints, Phi Phi or Koh Lipe.

Homerun has never been a coral dive. Much more boulders and smaller rocks. Other sites at racha Yai and Racha Noi are recovering nicely with far less divers.

I don't know about Similans, at Phi Phi, the other national park in the area, the required distance has been set at 2 boat lengths.

Diving can still be ok that time of year. Check the conditions and go for a nice divetrip :)

Yes, no problem at all to Rachas. At the moment we have to wait and see if also other destinations like Phi Phi are possible. They were included in week 2 of the earlier Sandbox, so probably not. But also other daytrips, non-diving are possible.

You're free to travel within Phuket province, no need to stay within the hotel compound. Daytrips are very well possible.

You could pay for the extra luggage, but that tends to be expensive. Since most liveaboards will depart from Khao Lak, I would recommend a bus to Phuket via Khao Lak and get out there. No additional charges so will be the cheapest option and not much more travel time. Plus IMO the most...

Phuket sandbox is still possible, so for Phuket no quarantine required.

This is already applied for some time at Similans. At others not, nor will it be applied IMO. Personally I also don't see it increase safety.

It depends on the boat and the plan, but sometimes you can make a plan whereby you do 1 longer dive in stead of 2 shorter.

Also worth checking with Ben Captain of Ocean Zone.

This is Scubaboard, a diving platform.

Yes, that is still a thing. That way, and Facebook, will save you a lot on agent prices. Of courses agents may be more convenient, but you pay for that service. Yes, a motorbike really is a necessity to get around. So if you really like that house it could be worth it to consider spending a bit...

For a good value house to you have to be on the ground and rude around, check out the options. many available now. If you have your own transport Rawai is a real good option right now. If not, Kata is good, with things slowly opening up, nice housereef closeby and transport to the pier for...

All local diving destinations are available again from Phuket, so also Phi Phi.

Not AFAIK, it may be part of some more restructuring, there's also talk about foreigners being allowed to buy land, but of course under very strict conditions.

The digital nomad visa that has been talked about would be more high end, I doubt she would meet the requirements.