PADI Courses on Koh Chang

PADI courses · Koh Chang

Choose the course that matches your next step.

First certification, more depth, better rescue skills or the professional route? Compare the real differences first. I help you check the fit, dates and course format before you commit.

The normal progression

A useful pathway, not a race through certification cards.

Each level solves a different problem. Experience between courses matters, and a specialty or ordinary dive days may sometimes be more useful than immediately moving up.

New diverOpen Water

Build the full foundation and qualify to dive to 18 metres.

Certified diverAdvanced

Practise navigation, deeper diving and selected adventure skills.

Experienced buddyRescue Diver

Prevent problems and manage realistic diver emergencies.

Professional routeDivemaster

Develop leadership through real diving and course support.

Compare the core courses

Four different goals. Four different decisions.

Prices below are reviewed regularly and checked again with availability before booking.

No certification needed

PADI Open Water

3 days · 4 training dives · from THB 15,500

Your first full scuba certification: theory, controlled-water practice and four open-water dives.

Explore Open Water
For Open Water divers

PADI Advanced Open Water

2 days · 5 training dives + 1 fun dive · from THB 14,500

Develop navigation and deeper-diving experience, then choose additional dives that match your interests.

Explore Advanced
Safety and problem-solving

PADI Rescue Diver

2–3 days · from THB 15,500

Move beyond your own dive and learn to prevent, recognise and respond to problems involving other divers.

Explore Rescue
First professional level

PADI Divemaster

Typically 3–6 weeks · THB 50,000

Build professional knowledge, water skills and practical leadership experience in a working dive operation.

Explore Divemaster
Quick comparison

See the differences before reading every course page.

CourseTypical timeCurrent priceMain outcome
Open Water3 daysTHB 15,500First full certification, to 18 metres
Advanced2 daysTHB 14,500Navigation, depth and selected adventure skills
Rescue Diver2–3 daysTHB 15,500Prevention, response and rescue confidence
Divemaster3–6 weeksTHB 50,000Professional-level leadership training
The personal layer

The right course is about more than prerequisites.

Dates, recent experience, confidence, language, learning style and what you want to do after the course all matter. I handle your questions personally and help narrow the options before the selected dive operator confirms the place.

Useful details to send:
  • current certification and logged dives
  • date and location of your last dives
  • preferred dates and available days
  • what you want to feel or do better
  • any nervousness, medical question or special requirement
Common course questions

Useful answers before you choose.

Are these the same prices as booking direct?

Yes. Personal advice does not add a surcharge to the activity prices shown here. Availability, park fees, medical requirements and the final course setup are confirmed before booking.

Do I need to book the next course in the PADI sequence?

No. A specialty course, more ordinary dives or simply more time practising may fit your goal better. Tell me what you want to improve rather than only which card you think comes next.

Can I combine courses during one holiday?

Sometimes. Open Water plus Advanced can be completed in a compact sequence, but the schedule should leave enough time to learn and should account for weather, travel and no-fly time.

Can I use a certification from another agency?

Equivalent certifications are often accepted for continuing education. Send the agency, certification level and logged experience so the prerequisites can be checked.

Are equipment and course materials included?

Required equipment, instruction and the applicable learning materials are normally included for the selected option. National park fees and some professional-level costs can be additional; check the detailed course and pricing pages.

Who teaches the course?

The course is taught by a qualified instructor at the selected dive operator. I answer your questions personally and help choose a suitable course, format and date before availability is confirmed.

Tell me where you are now and where you want to go.

Send your certification, recent experience, preferred dates and course goal. You will get a personal answer before a course place or booking is confirmed.

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