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Ko Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District
Ko Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District
Phra Khanong Nuea, Watthana
Edendivecenter 545/22 หมู่บ้าน ETERNITY TOWN PRIMROSE VACHARAPHOL Sai Mai
Chorakhe Bua, Lat Phrao
227/5 ชั้น M อาคาร V2 Center Thanon Nakhon Chaisi Rd, Dusit District
Khwaeng Bang Kapi, Khet Huai Khwang
19 Ekkachai 66/4 Alley, แขวง คลองบางพราน Bang Bon
Ko Tao, Koh Tao
Koh Tao, Koh Phangan
Khwaeng Pathum Wan, Pathum Wan
Ko Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District
Khuekkhak, Takua Pa District
15/4 Moo 1 Sairee Beach Koh Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District
Khao Lak, Takua Pa District
8 Room#102 49 ถนน สุขุมวิท Khlong Tan Neau Watthana
Tambon Ko Tao, Koh Tao
Hua Mak, Bang Kapi
Bang Chueak Nang, Taling Chan
81/106 ซอยไทรอัมพ์เซ็นเตอร์ Bang Phli Yai, Bang Phli District
Huai Khwang, Bangkok
Saphan Song, Wang Thonglang
Bang Kapi, Huai Khwang
Bang Kaeo, Bang Phli District
Hua Mak, Bang Kapi
1038/22 Floor 2 Sigma Place Building Sukhumvit Rd
14/20 M. 1, Koh Pha-Ngan
THE HUB phahol-ari 466/27 phayathai Phaya Thai
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Real discussions about diving in Thailand
Bangkok itself is inland, but several dive sites are within reach: Koh Larn (1.5h by boat from Pattaya, 2h from Bangkok), Koh Sichang, and various Gulf of Thailand islands. Most Bangkok-based dive operators offer day trips to Pattaya waters or packages to Koh Tao (overnight). Dive visibility near Bangkok is 3–10m; better visibility requires Koh Tao or Similan Islands.
PADI Open Water certification in the Bangkok/Pattaya area costs ฿8,000–฿15,000 for the full course (pool + 4 open water dives). Advanced Open Water is ฿8,000–฿12,000. Discover Scuba single dives cost ฿1,500–฿3,000 for a first experience. Prices on Koh Tao (Thailand's dive mecca) are lower — ฿7,000–฿10,000 for Open Water.
Gulf of Thailand dive sites near Bangkok feature: reef fish (parrotfish, angelfish, triggerfish), moray eels, sea turtles, seahorses, and occasional leopard sharks. Visibility and species variety improve significantly at Koh Tao and the Similan Islands. Best visibility season: November–April.
No. 'Discover Scuba' intro experiences require no prior certification. A certified instructor supervises you throughout the dive. Most operators offer this for ฿1,500–฿2,500 for a 20-30 minute guided dive in shallow water. It's the recommended starting point before committing to a full PADI course.