ASIA SCUBA INSTRUCTORS BLOG
Reduced travel restrictions for Thailand
Good news for all those who have been waiting to visit Thailand. Thailand is slowly lifting travel restrictions to allow more tourists to enter the Kingdom. From April 1st, the mandatory quarantine period for foreigners entering Thailand will be reduced to 10 days....
Great pictures of Phuket
Great pictures from Phuket For those who miss Phuket during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's a selection of great pictures from Phuket 101. Phuket 101 is a local blog with tips and secrets of Phuket. All photos credit to Willy Thuan, Phuket101...
Free tickets for ScubaDigital 2020
Win free tickets to the first online dive exhibition - ScubaDigital 2020! Scuba.Digital 2020 is the new global online dive show that will be featuring exhibitors and speakers from around the globe. You will be able to 'digitally meet' diving liveaboard operators,...
Phuket may open for tourists 1 October
Good news from thailand. According to the governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, tourists will be allowed into Phuket from October 1. Earlier proposals had put the date in November. Tourists traveling in October will be required to undergo a mandatory 14 day...
PADI Rescue course during COVID-19
How to reduce risk during the PADI Rescue course In a recent webinar, PADI’s Instructor Development Manager Alan Jan explained PADI’s recommendations on how to conduct the PADI Rescue course during the current COVID-19 pandemic. He specifically spoke about teaching...
Update August: Traveling to Thailand after COVID -19
Good news for tourists who want to return to thailand. Now that Bali - Thailand's biggest competitor in the south east Asian tourist market, has announced that the borders for tourists will be opened from September 11th, it seems that Thailand can not stay behind. The...
ScubaDigital 2020
A great new initiative from Scuba Digital. The first online diveshow will be held on 23-26 October 2020. Scuba.Digital 2020 is the new global online dive show that will be featuring exhibitors and speakers from around the globe. With many traditional scuba diving...
Traveling to Thailand after COVID -19
First international arrivals Tour operators in Thailand get a spark of hope as the Thai government allows the first international travelers to arrive into Thailand from July 1. According to Bangkok post, the first group of foreigners to be allowed to enter Thailand...
Amazing scuba art
10 artists that create amazing art, inspired by marine life. Ptolemy Elrington studied at Bradford in the '80s, traveled extensively and settled in Brighton, UK. He makes fantastic animals, insects and marine life sculptures, from recycled materials including car...
6 practical reminders for diving after COVID-19
6 practical reminders for scuba diving after COVID-19 Many organizations have published articles about reducing the risk of Corona infection in diving. I have collected the most important advice from leading diving industry organizations like PADI, DAN,...
PADI IDC Dive Instructor theory
The complete series of IDC diveinstructor theory is now online! A great way to prepare for your IDC! The divetheory in this series is a summary of the 'Encyclopedia of recreational diving'. The summary is written with the PADI instructor theory exam in mind. It...
True facts about marine life
True facts about marine life Something to make you smile: a few hilarious and educational videos about marine life.
PADI Digital support during COVID – 19
PADI Digital support during COVID – 19 The coronavirus situation is something that we have never seen before, and it is effecting dive businesses and freelance dive instructors around the world. PADI offers a few ideas to keep your business going during these times....
5 Reasons to become PADI MSDT
5 Reasons to become a PADI MSDT The MSDT prep course is an great add-on to your IDC. One of our most popular packages is our Go Pro ‘MSDT’ package. MSDT – Master Scuba Diver Trainer, is the ‘next step up’ from Open Water Scuba Instructor. During the MSDT Prep course...
PADI Instructor Manual 2020
PADI Instructor Manual 2020 In early February, as a benefit of your PADI® Membership, download the 2020 edition of the PADI Instructor Manual along with the errata document from the PADI Pros’ Site – Training Essentials/Digital Instructor Manual. Translations will be...
Top Dive Sites of Phuket, Thailand
Phuket is one of Thailand’s most popular holiday destination; as well as great beaches, plenty of activities and entertainment on land, an excellent choice of accommodation and vibrant nightlife, Phuket also offers some fantastic diving opportunities. Whether you are...
New PADI Adaptive Techniques Specialty
PADI Professionals have a long and successful history of working with divers with disabilities. PADI’s approach to diver education is (and always has been) inclusive: Everyone who meets a course’s prerequisites is welcome to enroll. The PADI Adaptive Techniques...
PADI skill videos
'How To' Series Have you seen PADI’s new ‘How To’ series on YouTube? There are videos on mask clearing, giant stride and regulator recovery – with more on the way. Each video combines slow-motion demos with text overlays calling out key skill attributes. PADI...
The revised IDC
Asia Scuba Instructors - IDC in Thailand plans to start teaching the revised IDC curriculum as soon as all materials are available in English and German. Here is a little preview of the changes! Most eye catching change is the introduction of IDC eLearning, which is...
10 Places you want to visit in Phuket
Whether you’re looking for soaking up the sun, natural beauty or hidden gems, these Phuket photos will make you want to visit the Pearl of The Andaman Sea right now. Big Buddha One of the most famous landmarks on the island For almost every visitor to Phuket who...
BYond Aware Course
Great job from all the guys from "BYond Skool...Adventures" ! 6 Enthusiastic young "Master SCUBA Divers" HARSH, NIRVAN, MALCOLM, ARNAV, ANMOL and AMAN spend one week with us to do many activities and workshops. They joined on a clean-up dive on our house reef and all...
Do what you love!
Sometimes you just need to ... leave the office life behind you and do what you love. Sit on the beach, party and dive!! That is what our Divemaster Trainee Mark did and he made an awesome video of his fun times in Phuket 😉 Thanks Mark! For sharing a great time with...
Best time to come to Phuket
The best time to come to Phuket What is the best time to come to Phuket? Our 'high season' is normally from October until March but we can dive all year through. Many divers prefer to come outside our high season because it is more quiet and prices for accommodation...
Liftbag questions
Easy dive theory for PADI IDC and Divemaster Auf deutsch:
That was fun! IDC Phuket April 2019
Some pictures from the April 2019 IDC in Phuket.