Which Island To Pick?

[derevyan]

Dear Members,

I have a dillema. Which island to pick?

I spend last summer doing coral reef conservation work in Koh Tao and absolutely loved it. This summer I want to come back to thailand and get master and tech diving certificates. I would love to come back to Koh Tao, but there are so many other islands in thailand, i figured i should go somewhere different. So, what do you guys think? Some place thats not as crazy as koh-phangan or samui (but still has some night life) and a good, cheap dive spot would be perfect. I was thinking of Phi-Phi or Krabi or maybe Phuket, but i dont know that much about them...

Any Input would be much appreciated,

Thanks a lot

[my friend I]

I'm thinking the new islands you mentioned are as crazy as Samui - but you need to go somewhere developed to have the dive equipment.

[ThaiPauly]

Phi Phi for me !!!

[Jockstar]

Phi Phi for me !!!

How about a place called Railey? Or Krabi. Both close to each other. Its not an island but has no cars and is on the mainland, accessable by boat. Very nice spot. Phi Phi is good for diving. I'd forget Samui and KPG as over priced and not the best places in LOS.IMHO.

Edited January 9, 2007 by Jockstar

[TopChinese]

Ko Tao is a diver-factory. More dive students than fish sometimes... spill off affects Ko Samui.

Phuket is fun but always packed during high seasons.

Can't dive much in Railey beach.. and getting around without roads can be a pain.

[Jockstar]

Can't dive much in Railey beach.. and getting around without roads can be a pain.

You dont dive at Railey but go out from there. You can walk in Railey. Its not that big. One side to the other 5 minutes tops. East to west.

[Mid]

noisy longtails ruin an otherwise idyllic place ................

[Dawn]

How about trying Ko Lanta, just off the coast of Krabi? One of my favourites

There's a dive outfit on the island that has 5 star IDC status so it'll be perfect for you. PM me if you want the link to their website.

Dawn