Divemaster on Koh Tao, Thailand?

I'm thinking about going to Koh Tao in late September to complete the Medic,
Rescue and Divemaster courses. Any recommendations on good schools there?

janton wrote:

> I'm thinking about going to Koh Tao in late September to complete the Medic,
> Rescue and Divemaster courses. Any recommendations on good schools there?

Ban's Diving Resort offers perhaps the most comprehensive training to be
had on Koh Tao. The instructors there know their business, (many have
been with Ban's for 5-8 years,) and the equipment and boats are in good
shape. At least they were as of last week when we dived Koh Tao. You can
even do your IDC there if you want. They seem to always be running them!

Steve Kramer
Chiang Mai, Thailand
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In article <ayh8b.161$et5.316941@newsfep1-win.server.ntli.net>, janton
<janton@ntlworld.com> wrote:

€ I'm thinking about going to Koh Tao in late September to complete the Medic,
€ Rescue and Divemaster courses. Any recommendations on good schools there?

No.

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janton <janton@ntlworld.com> wrote:

> I'm thinking about going to Koh Tao in late September to complete the Medic,
> Rescue and Divemaster courses. Any recommendations on good schools there?

As Steve has said Bans are OK
I prefer Buddha View / Asia Divers
http://www.buddhaview-diving.com/new...o/proindex.htm
http://www.asia-divers.com/
http://www.asia-divers.com/contact.htm

It really depends on if you prefer to be on or off the main beach or
beside the pier

Buddha View has a great and less bussy location. And the evening
barbeque is excelent and great value for money

I did my DM at Buddha View
My IDC at the <http://www.kohtaoidc.com/> Joint Buddha View / Asia
Divers IDC centre, and that is as everybody agrees (including Bans) the
best IDC centre in the island. And I am doing my MSDT at Asia Divers &
Buddha View. This has given me a wider view of the industry,

If you want to arrange travel from Bangkok send mail to Dave
<mailto:davidjtayler@yahoo.com> and he will give you full infomation on
getting to Koh Tao and will make all the arangements for the trip you
select.
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As for getting to the island Get the night train from Bankoks main
station (second class Sleeper) to Chumpon, about 3-4am, wait for 7am and
then get the bus that goes from Chumpon station to the ferry about 400
BHT. Don't get one of the Speed boats, they are crammed full and take
just as long in even the slightest swells.

Let me know if I can help any more



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