Koh Tao

USS Lagarto - The Lost Submarine Is Found

The World War II submarine USS Lagarto had gone missing in action until it was found by two British deep sea divers in the Gulf of Thailand. Ayesha Cantrell dived the wreck with them and described this important act of remembrance for Diver magazine (more…)

Cheap Flights To Koh Tao

AirAsia have started cheap flights from Bangkok to Surat Thani, the nearest airport to the Thailand diving mecca of Koh Tao (more…)

Koh Tao Dive Sites: Twins, Japanese Gardens, Mango Bay

Koh Tao’s training sites offer a perfect environment for novice divers to explore, and there’s surprises for more experienced divers too (more…)

Koh Tao Dive Sites: Green Rock, White Rock, Shark Island

Three of Koh Tao’s staple dive sites which offer interesting aquatic encounters with the local marine life - although it’s not always wanted… (more…)

Koh Tao Dive Sites: Hin Daeng

A spectacular reef dive with mesmerising coral formations and a memorable swimthrough, Hin Daeng is one of the great hidden gems of Koh Tao (more…)

Koh Tao Dive Sites: South West Pinnacle and Sail Rock

South West Pinnacle and Sail Rock are both geographically dramatic dives, providing deep depths and interesting ascents (more…)

Koh Tao Dive Sites: Chumphon Pinnacle

The best dive site in the Gulf of Thailand, Chumphon Pinnacle offers spectacular encounters with sharks and deep dive thrills (more…)

Koh Tao, Thailand: Learning To Scuba Dive

One of the most popular and the cheapest places to learn to scuba dive in the entire Asia-Pacific region, Koh Tao has many advantages for those new to the underwater world (more…)

Koh Tao: An Introduction

One of the most popular diving destinations in all of South East Asia, the tiny Thai island of Koh Tao provides great diving for beginner and seasoned diver alike (more…)