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Scuba Diving Koh Tao Scuba Diving Koh Tao is a blog about Dive Sites in Koh Tao, Snorkeling Sites, Things to Do in Koh Tao, and Accommodation in Koh Tao. Please post a Comment below or Contact Us for Instant Quotes on Scuba Diving Trips in Koh Tao. Contact Eduard for all scuba related inquiries at +66 656 283 496 or 065 6283 496 or WhatsApp 062 460 6431 (Ed) or WhatsApp 079 895 5048 (Jeandre), or mark@dive-careers.com for PADI IDC Courses. Service Excellence Scuba Diving Koh Tao is by no means the largest company in South Africa, however we continue to strive to be the best in terms of value for money, service excellence, employee talent, and consistent growth. Scuba Diving Koh Tao is committed to service excellence, making it easy for our clients to conduct their business from anywhere. Scuba Diving Koh Tao is a company where our employees are encouraged to be the best they can be. Vision Statement Scuba Diving Koh Tao Scuba Diving Koh Tao is devoted to ...

Koh Phangan Full Moon Party So you heard the rumors to about a legendary party that only happens on a full moon night? The you must have heard how awesome it actually is and trust me that it is as crazy and wild as everyone told you. In this part of the blog I’ll tell you everything you need to know about the full moon party. First you’ll have to get from Koh Tao to Koh Phangan island using the ferrie which should only cost you around 500 Baht and take about an hour and a half. I would recommend that you try to take the 12-PM ferrie to Koh Phangan as most hotels and accommodations only allow for check-ins from around 2 O’clock , this will also allow you to miss the massive rush to the island from the late-comers. Yes, it will be an incredible experience but be warned that it is somewhat a tourist trap as the prices for most things on the island skyrocket so to say during this time due to the influx of tourism and scarcity of accommodation options. For the sake of not burning a hole thr...

Koh Tao Accommodation - Sun Sea Bungalows As far as accommodation on Koh Tao goes, personally, this is the best. Because if there is one place that I absolutely adore and would be able to buy my retirement home,  it is the last little white house at Sun Sea Bungalows, closest to the sea with the ocean view. Sun Sea Bungalows is truly the best place that I've stayed at during my visit to Koh Tao, my only regret is that I couldn't take a mortgage out on the little house that I stayed in.   With an un-obscured view of Mae-Haad pier and the ocean plateau as the sun sets and births some of the most beautiful sun-sets you have ever seen in your life while sitting on your porch sipping on a beverage thinking to yourself: "This is the life." while watching the dive boats from the dive schools go by...

The Rules That Rule Thailand When you are in Thailand, it's important to remember a few things that will make your travel the best it can be. 1:  Smile, you're on holiday in one of the most beautiful countries in the world, there's a reason it's called the land of smiles.  -   Not the land of being obnoxious, rude or ignorant. 2:  Watch your tone and volume - Yes, although the music, scooters and taxis are loud, doesn't mean you have to be louder - Raising your voice is taken as a sign of aggression and conflict. 3:  Don't get "touchy" - Thai people greet differently than most western cultures do, they put both their palms together (nose-height) called: "WAI." usually with a small bow to show respect. See where I'm going with this? putting your hand out to greet someone can be a little bit awkward as it's not always warmly reciprocated. 4:  Never use your feet to point at someone and never let the balms of your feet face a person and ...

Koh Tao Travel Tips Ahh yes, the fabled old "Travel Tips"  I know, I know. You've read countless travel tips and seen even more YouTube videos than your debts after paying for a holiday but bare with me. These aren't your run of the mill travel tips but more to describe the way of life in Thailand and some general rules to go by that will hopefully make your travels the best they can be. Plane Tickets: Before you embark on any adventure, one of the first things you'll have to do is book your plane tickets but as I've mentioned earlier in my blog, local flights within Thailand can be quite pricey, for example some flights from Phuket to Koh Samui can be as expensive as a month's rent, so it's always best to way up your options and try to not let your excitement and eagerness get in the way of you and your wallet's better judgement. On the flip-side however, Once you are in Thailand, it quickly becomes very affordable to visit the neighboring countri...

Koh Tao Accommodation - JP Resort J.P resort is the first place I stayed when I visited Koh Tao for the first time. I chose to stay at J.P resort because it was the closest to Buddha View dive resort where I would be doing my PADI diving instructor's course and ofcoarse, the closest place to stay within walking distance of three bars and a Seven-Eleven. The room-charge per night at J.P resort is about 600-800 Thai Baht a night which is about the going rate for Koh Tao. My room number was #27 with quite a nice view of Chalok Bay but it did come at a price - several flights of stairs that will make you wish you had been working on that summer body and made me wish I wasn't a smoker. I was a cozy room with a double bed, a fan, small balcony that had sun the whole day and a small bathroom so it was adequate for a traveler who had no real idea as of yet what his exact plans were. Although, I must warn you that my room did not have warm water, as I know some people are a bit specific...

Koh Tao Accommodation - P&N Guesthouse Unfortunately, this is the best photo of P&N guesthouse I have. However,  It is where I stayed for the majority of my visit to Koh Tao when I was there for the first time.  A strange thing about about Thailand and Koh Tao is that it's oddly enough, cheaper to stay there for a month or more than it is for your typical vacation as room charges at most accommodations are usually a lot more expensive if you choose to stay day to day than it is to pay the rent for a whole month. I ended up paying 9800 Thai Baht a month for rent in one of the bigger rooms on the top floor. For example, the average rent of a decent place to stay in Koh Tao, depending on which part of the island, is about 7000-10000 Thai Baht per month as a ball-park figure. However, the room rate per day at P&N was about 800 Baht a day which would've bankrupted me and left me with no money for beer but with some time spent searching and speaking to the isla...

Metal Sheet Bar Located in the Chalok area of koh tao and almost right opposite Alkotan place, is a cosy little bar by the name of Metal Sheet food and drink that will steal your heart if you let it thanks to it’s friendly staff and general easy going atmosphere. For your own good, don't ask about this photo..... Metal sheet can be anything from a place to have a slow night-cap before bed or the preferred place to go right after Buddha view bar and get your party warm up lingo on. With "Nuchy" and "Poy" almost constantly trying to entice you to play a game of pool or connect four with them for the chance of a free shot, but be warned because as friendly as these two ladies look, they are absolutely formidable when it comes to playing connect four. Metal sheet bar encompasses the “island life” style of Koh Tao, constantly reminding you that you are after all on a 25 square kilometre island in the middle of the ocean with it’s literal metal sheet and zinc walls, c...

Visa runs Thailand So, you’ve decided to stay on the island or even Thailand a little longer ey? If you’re like me and had your heart stolen by this beautiful tropical paradise island, it would go without saying that you’ll want to stay longer or in some cases would have to stay longer due to your diving courses. There are many countries’ passport holders that get a 30 day entry visa into Thailand and there are many websites to check if you’re country’s passport allows for this but more often than not, you should get a 30 day entry visa. Yes yes, one can always apply for a tourist visa which allows you to stay in the country for up to 60 days but I’ll be honest and say that the way I travel, plans tend to change in a moment’s notice. This is why I’ll explain to you the process of extending your visa as well as the process of a visa run. If you decided to stay in Thailand longer than a month on a 30 day entry visa, the easiest and most affordable option would be to simply extend your vi...

 Buddha View Bar Oh Buddha bar…What a great place it is. Buddha bar, Buddha View diving school in the Chalok region of Koh Tao is somewhat of the pinnacle of divers in the Chalok area, almost like a central social and drinking hub, I’d say. Buddha Bar opens at 4-PM and closes around 10-PM, depending on the amount of people at the bar that night. It is not only the bar at Buddha view but also a great restaurant with great and quick food choices and drinks, I highly recommend their beef Pad-Thai. The most friends I made and actually the first friends I made on Koh Tao were actually at Buddha bar, which I hope gives you a good idea of the vibe at this bar. The bar has great bar-ladies; Som and Gee, who are probably Koh Tao’s best walking tourist information stands. - They’ll be able to tell you anything from the best place to have your laundry done to the price of a packet of cigarettes on the neighboring islands. Oh, and if you see Eduard there, tell him Jeandre says hi (: You can fi...

Koh Tao Island Intro Extended Getting into Thailand and eventually to Koh Tao can be somewhat of an exhausting journey, especially if is your first time visiting the land of smiles or even worse, your first time abroad, That’s why I’m here to give a comprehensive guide to the best of my ability and personal experiences. Hopefully unlike me, it doesn’t take you a full 24 hours to get to Thailand, keeping the long flight in mind I was jet lagged and stressed as it was all a new experience for me but regardless, prepare yourself mentally for this trip but don’t worry, it will be worth it. I hate to be one of those people that give flight travel tips but here goes; * The most irritating and repetitive thing to have done along the way to the land of smiles was having to take my shoes on and off...on and off, so make sure you wear something you can quickly and easily take off and put back on and no, I don’t mean sandals. * Dress as comfortably as possible but also keeping in mind where you w...

About Koh Tao Congratulations, you finally made it to the paradise island, Koh Tao that I have been promising you all this time. It’s time to find yourself a nice white sand beach, drink a Mojito and relax, but I would strongly recommend that you first settle into your accommodation. Some of the bar tenders don’t use measuring spoons when they prepare your cocktail and the next thing you know, you’ll be making friends with everyone from fellow travelers, the DJ’s or the locals, wandering away in the islands entropy of relaxation, partying or even a good old game of four-in-a-row. If you are anything like me, setting in and letting the family know I’m still alive and well, might be first thing to do among many on the island. Don’t worry as most if not all accommodation on the island has decent enough Wi-Fi for you to do so and you can easily get all the necessary log in details at receptions. Another option would be to find a cellular store and getting yourself a sim card with lightning...

Koh Tao Island The Journey To Paradise island. If you’re planning to get away from the hustle and bustle, stress of work and traffic and treat yourself to a dream holiday whether it is with a spouse, friends or solo, I would highly recommend Koh Tao island: a small 25 square kilometre paradise island in the gulf of Thailand that doesn’t even appear on most world maps - so you’ll literally almost be off the grid but don’t worry, the island still has enough infrastructure for you to carry on with your life as you would day to day. How to get to Koh Tao?: There are many fun and interesting ways to get to Koh Tao from Bangkok’s international airport: Suvarnabhumi Airport should you choose to fly. Once you’ve manage to navigate it and get your weekly exercise in from the massive distances between gates to your next flight which would be Samui International Airport, but wait for the surprise you’ll get once you land as it isn’t exactly a traditional airport with it’s golf cart like busses dr...

Scuba Diving Koh Tao is a blog about Scuba Diving in Koh Tao, Dive Sites in Koh Tao, Snorkeling Sites in Koh Tao, Things to Do in Koh Tao and Accommodation in Koh Tao. Scuba diving Ko Tao is a blog about scuba diving in the crystal clear blue waters of  Koh Tao island, accommodation on Ko Tao island as well as a blog to give you an idea of what your travels and underwater adventures might entail.   Scuba Diving Koh Tao: Scuba diving Koh Tao is an absolute must for anyone visiting the island as it is one of the scuba diving meccas in the world and has one of the most beautiful and unique underwater landscapes as well as rare marine life such as whale-sharks which is something that any diver could brag about seeing and definitely an experience that will always keep you wanting to come back for more. The great thing about Scuba Diving on Koh Tao is that the island forms what is part of the Chumphon archipelago Nature reserve which means that water pollution and under-water noise ...