What to bring?

The climate in Thailand is best described as tropical with a range of seasons from very hot to mild (but still warm). The usual resort wear and light cotton clothing is best. Shorts, short dresses and T-shirts are the norm in most spots.
If you are staying in a fancy hotel, check if there is any sort of dress code, especially for dining.
Otherwise, relax. In December or January it can be cool in the evenings, so pack a thin jacket or
pullover. The rest of the year is hot both day and night.
Use both a high DEET content sunscreen and long-sleeve pants, shirts and socks if you are in a malarial area. Most divedestinations aren’t a problem in Thailand, but areas in the north of the country, like Chiang Mai, can have malarial mosquitoes.Some people travel light or arrive with near-empty suitcases in order to take advantage of Thailand’s great tailors and shopping.

Diving in Thailand

Dive tourism in Thailand is thriving. With a large base of dive retailers and operators, scuba diving is a cash cow for Thailand’s tourism. More than 300,000 overseas visitors come to the country to dive each year, and there are also around 80,000 certified card-holding Thai scuba divers. Ko Tao is the designated destination for all dive beginners (30% of all dive certificates
in the world are issued here).

Diving in Thailand is economical and available at all times of the year, although underwater
visibility changes by season. In the Andaman Sea, the best time to dive is from October
to April, and sites in the Gulf of Thailand are best dived from May to September.

Reputable dive shops are affili- ated 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.

Groups and families can avail good live aboard operations which also cater to snorkelers and non-divers. Friends and family of divers can relax, swim, 3 Diving in Thailand 3 snorkel and enjoy the food, trip, scenery and experience of cruising in some warm and beautiful seas.