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  1. PADI Travel

    Last Minute Deal - Save 4000 THB on the Manta Queen 2 in Thailand

    Save 4000 THB on the Manta Queen 2 liveaboard in the Similan Islands, Thailand. Book with PADI Travel any time before the departure date! Travel Dates: March 15 to May 15, 2018 Liveaboard: Manta Queen 2 GRAB THIS OFFER NOW Or browse more special deals in Thailand.
  2. L

    How old is too old to start a career in diving?

    Hi divers, I thought I'd get a conversation started about age and the diving industry. I'm 32 and heading overseas to finally achieve my dream of becoming a dive instructor. A couple of questions Do you think this is too old to start a successful career in diving? What do you think the...
  3. PADI Travel

    Early-Bird Special - Save 5% on the MV Bavaria in Thailand

    Save 5% on the MV Bavaria liveaboard in Thailand. Book with PADI Travel at least 6 months in advance! Travel Dates: Rolling Departure Dates - Book 6 Months in Advanced Liveaboard: MV Bavaria GRAB THIS OFFER NOW Or browse more special deals in Thailand.
  4. PADI Travel

    Early Bird Special - Save 10% on the MV Pawara in Thailand

    Save 10% on the MV Pawara liveaboard in the Similan Islands, Thailand. Book with PADI Travel before August 31, 2018! Travel Dates: Departures between October 16, 2018 and May 14, 2019 Liveaboard: MV Pawara GRAB THIS OFFER NOW Or browse more special deals in Thailand.
  5. S

    Thailand in June

    I have a 20 day trip to Thailand booked in June. I understand this is hurricane season but this was the only time of year I could make it work. I am planning to see a couple different parts of the country after recovering from jet lag in Bangkok: one part in the North near Chiang Mai and...
  6. NWDiverdown

    Backpacking in Thailand. Should I bring dive gear?

    hey there. I’ll be backpacking around Thailand for a while but will be settling on Ko Phangan for a few weeks to visit friends. I am a PADI MSDT and am hoping to possibly teach some courses. I dive mostly sidemount and teach it as well. Is it worth bringing my SM gear? Should I just bring a...
  7. ScubaHankNYC

    Pharaoh Cuttlefish - Thailand

    I was able to come across a few Pharaoh Cuttlefish while I was in Thailand. I've compiled what I observed into a short video with a few fun facts. I shot this on a Gopro Hero 4 with Backscatter filters and Sealife Sea Dragon video lights.
  8. ScubaHankNYC

    Octopus - Thailand [Hero 4 Silver, 1080P, 60fps]

    I was able spend a few days in December diving in the North Andaman Sea. I observed a lot of octopuses in the reefs. I put together a short video highlighting my observations.
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    Liveaboard delays and unresponsive owner--what to do?

    Hello, Sorry if this has been covered but I've not found it in my searches. We are in Thailand after much travel from the US for the first of two cruises I booked on the same liveaboard boat. After dinner we found out from another guest that after much prodding he'd just found out the boat was...
  10. ScubaHankNYC

    Pharaoh Cuttlefish - Thailand

    I found a few friendly Pharaoh Cuttlefish while diving off the coast of Phuket in Thailand. We were diving around the Phi Phi Islands and our guides were provided by Sea Fun Divers. I shot this on a Gopro Hero 4 Silver, 1080P, 60fps.
  11. M

    Phuket 2019 x12 looking for Travel Agent/Diving Recommendations

    hi all! starting to plan our honeymoon feb 2019 x12 people that include instructors and DM's. i've found its difficult to find a US travel agency with experience with dive Ops & hotel recommendations for Phuket, so here I am :) We have a list of hotels to inquire about, and a live aboard that...
  12. loady

    Similian Thailand Liveaboard Recommendation sought

    I'm looking at liveaboards this December in the Similian islands Thailand. If you have recommendations or warnings about dive boats please post here or message me. Specifically looking for 2012 and more recent trips. I don't have a budget limitation, but the difference between low and high is...
  13. loady

    Healthiest reefs, most fish dive sites in Andaman Sea, Thailand?

    I'm planning a Similians liveaboard for November or December. I've been reading about poor reef health and lack of fish in Thailand. Has anyone dove in the Andaman sea from 2016 to present and can comment on which sites are healthiest? Are Burma/Myanmar sites more dead then Thai sites? Thanks!
  14. Thai Turtles RCP

    Koh Tao Sea Turtle Identification Initiative

    Hi everyone, I am a representative of the New Heaven Reef Conservation Program on Koh Tao and its Koh Tao Turtle Identification initiative. This initiative began on July 25th 2015 and its primary purpose is to acquire data (Photos of both sides of face, dive site, behavior and date) construct...
  15. David Silver

    Looking for short boat trips to dive sites

    My wife and I will be coming to Thailand for a month in November. Our main objective is to do a lot of diving. The only thing is my wife gets motion sickness, so we hope to find a place where we can dive that has the shortest boat trips to get to the dive sites, or that has shore dives...
  16. Haleyeah

    Recommended dive shops on Koh Lanta?

    I am heading to Koh Lanta at the end of November and was looking for a good dive shop to do some diving with. We are specifically looking to do Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. Has anyone had a nice experience with any shop in particular?
  17. Theola Phax

    Diving school near Nakhon Si Thammarat - PADI

    Hey guys, I haven't dived in three years and wanted to refresh it a bit. I'm staying at the Wailailak university for a couple of days for my work and was wondering if there was a diving school nearby? Cheers and thanks ahead! Theola
  18. mikeshamokin77

    Phuket in March 2018

    I'm planning a trip way in advance that will actually let me fly into Phuket for a few days towards the end of March 2018. I'm looking to do about 3 days of diving while I'm there. I'm just not sure where to start. I only have about 175 logged dives, so I'm no expert by any means...but I...
  19. rhklein

    Divemaster Internship Program - Thailand, Phuket - for free

    Get your Divemaster course for free in exchange for divemastering for us. It is also a program designed for Non-Divers who like to go from the beginner course all the way to the professional level of Divemaster. Are you an enthusiastic water sport fan or already a diver? Are you dreaming about...
  20. ScubaHankNYC

    Looking for a Small Dive Shop in Kata or Karon

    Hi! I'm looking for a good and small dive shop in Kata or Karon that might cater to photographers. I'm trying to avoid cattle boats if possible. I'm travel during the end of December. Thanks!
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