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DIVING
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 Scuba
diving is Thailand's most popular water sport and
the country
boosts some of the most beautiful dive sites in
the world - the wateris clear, sea life plentiful,
transport and accommodation readily available and
instruction to a very high standard. Diving in Thailand
is comparatively cheap, and once you have achieved
you certification in Thailand, you can use it to
go scuba-diving all overthe world.
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Diving
is available at all times of the year, although visibility
changes
according to the season. In the Andaman Sea,
the best time to dive is from October to April,
and in the Gulf of Thailand from May to September.
At recommended dive sites in Thailand the water
is so clear that the underwater world is visible from
the surface: whale sharks, manta rays, marlin,
flying fish, dolphins and coral reefs.
All
reputable dive shops are affiliated with PADI or other
international dive bodies, and most hold courses
in multiple languages. All over Thailand, you can
expect modern amenities, international standard
boats and professional facilities.
The
national parks system in Thailand was previously
cited its growing importance to
the
eco-tourism industry. With most parks easily
accessible by road, there exists
excellent
potential to expand the
number of visitors who use them
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For
group or family travellers, all good liveaboard operations
will take non-divers along at a substantially
reduced fee. Friends and family can relax, swim, sunbathe,
snorkel and still enjoy the food,trip, scenery
and experience of sailing in some of the world's
most beautiful waters
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MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT LEARNING |
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1.
It is dangerous. Not true. All the recommended
dive companies listed here are PADI certified
and have well qualified, experienced staff.
As long as divers follow instructions and
are prepared, there is less danger than swimming
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2.
It takes a long time to learn and is expensive. Not
true. All PADI centres offer beginner's courses
in a swimming pool for a half or full day. Becoming
PADI certified will take four days in Thailand.
Anyone over eight years can do a "Bubble Blowers'"
course in a pool for free. A Discover Scuba
Diving course will cost around 4,000 baht and
take one day. A full Open Water PADI course will take
four days and cost around 10,000 baht
3.
It's difficult and you have to be very fit. Not true.
Anyone over the age of 12 can do a PADI certified
course. As long as they are in good medical condition
and have no history of asthma, heart or breathing
problems, a severe cold or problems with your
ears they are ready to dive. |
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