Diving Guides & Articles
Expert guides to dive sites, destinations, and dive centers worldwide. Practical information for every level.
Pinnacle Diving in Thailand — Submerged Rocks, Big Marine Life & How to Dive Them
Pinnacle diving — descending on isolated submerged rocks rising from the deep ocean floor — is Thailand's most exciting category of diving. These underwater mountains act as magnet…
Diving Thailand Costs — Complete Price Guide for Every Budget
Thailand is one of the world's most affordable diving destinations, but costs vary dramatically depending on location, dive type, and comfort level. A budget diver on Koh Tao can g…
Drift Diving in Thailand — Current-Swept Sites & Techniques
Drift diving — riding ocean currents along reefs, walls, and pinnacles — is one of the most exhilarating forms of diving, and Thailand's Andaman Sea offers several world-class drif…
Technical Diving in Thailand — Tec Centers, Training & Deep Diving Opportunities
Thailand's technical diving scene is concentrated on the Andaman coast, centred on Phuket with a growing presence in Khao Lak. While the Gulf side (Koh Tao) offers some deep sites,…
Liveaboard Diving in Thailand — Routes, Costs, Operators & How to Choose
A liveaboard trip in the Andaman Sea is the definitive Thailand diving experience. Living aboard a dive boat for 2–5 nights gives you access to the best sites in the Similans, Rich…
Beginner Diving in Thailand — Where to Learn, What It Costs & How to Choose
Thailand is the world's most popular destination for learning to dive. The combination of warm water (27–30°C year-round), calm training sites, affordable certification prices, and…
Nitrox Diving in Thailand — Enriched Air Guide, Costs & Where to Get Certified
Nitrox (Enriched Air Nitrox, EANx) is the single most useful specialty certification a recreational diver can earn, and Thailand is an excellent place to get it. By breathing a gas…