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THAILAND - a unique place to dive
Thailand has much to offer the visiting diver and snorkeller. There is a vast range of exhilarating sites of many different kinds, providing something for everyone, regardless of their qualification levels or experience.
DIVING NEWS: GETTING INSURED
When buying insurance for diving don't be seduced by the lowest price. Look at what the policy will cover you for. Read the policy details. Check the depth limit, the exclusions and the costs being paid out. If possible, check the reputation of the insurance company. Diving is safe... |
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Extending from Myanmar down past the west coast of Thailand to beyond the Malaysian border, the Andaman Sea forms part of the Indian Ocean. Many of the 155 islands in the Andaman Sea are uninhabited.
The weather on either side of the Kra Isthmus and diving conditions in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand are dominated by two opposing monsoons.
There are many top-notch dive centres in both the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. PADI and SSI are the main certification agencies, in both recreational and technical diving tuition. >>> more
OTHER NEWS: SIX SENSES PHUKET RACEWEEK
"I strongly recommend anyone looking for a relaxed but competitive regatta in the middle of next [Southern Hemisphere] winter to consider Phuket Raceweek 2008," wrote Peter Ahern, Rear Commodore of Perth's Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, in the club's publication 'Tidings'. Ahern — a veteran of Asia's regatta circuit...
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EACH SECTION OF THE DIVE THAILAND POCKET GUIDE CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
Uniquely, every bit of information in this book is based on the writer's personal experience.
Dive sites
Detailed information, including location, depths and description on more than 100 dive sites. All based on the personal experience of writer and photographer Paul Lees.
How to get there
All the options, from flying to local buses, are included for each area, together with the contact details of the various companies offering transport services.
Where to stay and eat
A selection of the writer's favourite accommodation and restaurants in each destination.
Dive facilities and dive trips
Overview of facilities and trips you will find in each of the diving destinations.
Dive centres, resorts and liveaboard operators
Detailed, informative listings for the major dive operators in each area.
Dive courses
What diving courses are available in each of the diving areas.
Hospitals & recompression chambers
Details of nearest facilities are given for each area, together with emergency numbers.
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