 | Koh Pangan is a tropical island in the Gulg of Thailand. View the scuba diving map. The best diving areas are
in the North Coast around Koh Ma, in the NW coast, around Bottle Beach,in Laem or Cape Pak Chong, and in the offshore island of Koh Tae Nok, where you will find more deep waters. Also in Cape Had Rin, but there are often strong tidals there.
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 | All diving equipment is for rent for about $20 US per day no matter where you dive and the equipment is almost always
in very good shape as the diving industry is thriving in Thailand. Dive shops use all the major brands. Nearly all the diving busines are PADI licensed. You can take your PADI certificate at low cost here.
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 | Batteries are available most places and keep in mind that we use 220 volts power. 110 volts is available on some dive boats (the more expensive ones,
naturally) but it is probably good to bring an adapter. The power points in Thailand generally accept both straight and round-pin plugs, although straight-pin are the most common.
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 | Spares are not always available; it is best to bring things like mask straps, O-rings, etc. A 3 mm wet suit (shorty or windsurfing style) or a Lycra suit is adequate for diving all
year-round. Keep in mind, however, that Lycra suits offer little or no thermal protection. Most, if not all dive centers have wet suits for rent.
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 | While there are three working recompression chambers in Thailand, there is NO AIR EVACUATION. Therefore, transport time can be very lengthy, depending on your location. In Koh Phangan Island, which is relatively close
to the chamber in Samui, evacuation may take hours or more. Dive conservatively; do everything you can to avoid a dive accident.
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