Diving With a Hangover: Bad Idea Diving with a hangover is never a good idea. While Koh Tao is known both as a world-class diving destination and as an island with a lively nightlife, mixing the two can be dangerous. When you’re scuba diving, your safety depends on...
Planning how to get to Koh Tao in 2026 can feel a little confusing at first. With no airport on the island and dozens of possible routes through Bangkok, southern Thailand, and even neighbouring countries, it’s not always obvious which path is the easiest, fastest, or...
At Crystal Dive, we’ve certified over 100,000 divers, from nervous first-timers to seasoned professionals. Over the years, we’ve earned a reputation as Koh Tao’s most trusted dive school because we never compromise on what matters most: safety, confidence, and...
Christmas on Koh Tao: Your Complete Guide to Koh Tao for Christmas 2025 If you think Christmas means snow, sweaters, and crowded shopping malls, think again. Christmas on Koh Tao swaps sleigh bells for the sound of the sea, Christmas trees for palm trees, and mince...
Signs of Decompression Sickness: How to Recognize Symptoms of the Bends Scuba diving is the most exhilarating way to explore Koh Tao’s underwater world. But like any adventure sport, it comes with some risks. While scuba diving is an incredibly safe sport when done...
Eco Tips For Traveling When travellig around Thailand, you will notice that in some locations, they are not quite at the same level of eco-friendliness compared to Western countries. On Koh Tao, the local community does its best to make this small island a...
