Scuba Diving in Thailand
Thailand is a destination which is a hot favorite among tourists across the globe. It is known for its beautiful beaches, rainforests, and cultural activities. One of the major attractions in Thailand is its adventure sports. Some of the popular water sports are jet skiing, wakeboarding, sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling, water skiing, scuba diving, etc. Scuba diving has become a highly popular recreational activity these days. It also pursued as a profession by many. What exactly is scuba diving? Scuba diving is diving underwater using a 'scuba'. A scuba is a self-contained breathing apparatus. It is an apparatus which enables the divers to carry their own source of breathing gas. This allows free movement underwater. Scuba divers wear fins on their feet for easy movement underwater. Divers are, however, provided propulsion by a propulsion vehicle. They use dive mask for clear underwater vision. A scuba diver also needs to wear a diving suit. There are a number of reasons which have made Thailand one of the most popular destinations for recreational scuba diving. Some of them are: Thailand has an exotic coral reef. There is a wide variety of marine creatures like various species of sharks, ray fishes sting rays and ray-finned fishes. Scuba diving is possible in Thailand all the year round. Diving instructors are available who speak a number of languages. Therefore, a tourist can easily find an instructor who can communicate with him in his native language. There are diving spots for both beginners and experienced divers. The divers have the option of living on a cruise boat or taking a long-tail boat.
 The view both above and under water is mesmerizing.
There are a number of world famous diving spots in Thailand. Most of the famous spots are in the Andaman Sea on the South East coast of Thailand. Some of the famous ones are Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock dive where it is possible to view white shark. The others are, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, and Phuket Islands. Thailand, also known as 'A Land of Thousand Smiles' is a tourist friendly destination. The people of Thailand are very warm and friendly to tourists. So if you are interested in scuba diving, Thailand is one of the best options. For those who want to enjoy the ultimate scuba diving experience in Thailand, Blue Planet Divers provide an excellent opportunity. They have a professional team which caters to individual needs of their customers. Their 'PADI', which is an acronym for Professional Association of Diving Instructors, divers have got a five-star rating which speaks volumes about the caliber of their services.