To learn something else apart from diving or any of the previously mentioned activities, check out the list below.
Short and long term courses are available and some such as underwater videography and Muay Thai can train you to a professional level.
Underwater Photography & Videography
If you are interested in this field either as a hobby or career, Koh Tao is a great place to start. With ideal sea conditions and abundant marine life, there is always plenty to see as well as Koh Tao having a big diving industry where there are good opportunities for training and maybe long term work. There are four schools on Koh Tao, all with western management and instruction.
Muay Thai (Thai Boxing)
Experience and learn the traditional martial art of Thailand. The practice, which is over 700 years old, involves studies on how to use fists, elbows, knees, soles, palms and the whole body in combat. Muay Thai training can be for self defense or as a way to strengthen the body. Courses for both men and women are offered from beginner to professional.
Thai Cooking Classes
Thai dishes on Koh Tao are often adapted slightly to suit the mild tastes of the visitors here. If you want to learn how to cook authentic Thai cuisine, there are several resorts and restaurants offering classes. You can learn how to recreate your favourite dishes such as Tom Yam, Massaman curry, Pad Thai, deep fried spring roll and ‘banana in coconut milk’ or ‘mango with sticky rice’. The lessons will introduce you to Thai ingredients and shopping in the local markets and learning some of their secret recipes.
Learning The Thai Language
Gain a better understanding of Thai culture and people by learning to speak the language with native Thai speaking teachers. Koh Tao is a great place to learn and locals are friendly and often have time to talk for you to practice your conversational skills.
Diving Koh Tao will give you a whole new and wonderful experience of the island. Koh Tao dive sites are perfectly suited for all dive courses, considering depth, clarity and calmness of the dive environment.
Koh Tao’s stunning coral reefs with an abundance of marine life start just a few metres offshore. Here is a guide for best Koh Tao snorkeling experience.
The cheapest and most popular way of getting to Koh Tao is the combined bus and ferry ticket offered by Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries.
Terms & Conditions
Ticket must be purchased at least 3 days before departure date.
The voucher must be printed out and reconfirm at Lomlahkkhirin check-in counter on departure date. Passenger must check-in 30 minutes prior to departure time. Failure to do so, the ticket will not be refunded.
Baggage allowance is 20 kg/person. Extra weight cost 20 Baht/kg, but not exceed to 30 kg in total.
Destination and route are not allowed to be changed.
Cancellation 3 days prior to your departure date and not longer than 180 days after purchase, 50% of your payment will be refunded. Tickets booked on long holiday are non-refundable.
Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries reserves the right to cancel their service due to poor weather conditions or any circumstances beyond the reasonable for any safety reason. Departure and arrival times may be subject to change due to weather conditions without prior notice. Please be advised to allow 12 hours minimum for connecting flight.
Discover Koh Tao and Koh Tao Complete Guide do not take responsibility for any expense, loss, damage or injury which may arise in the event of cancellation or delay of Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries service.
Price does not include Koh Nang Yuan landing fee 250 Baht/person.
Snorkelling spots may be subject to change due to weather conditions without prior notice.
Oxygen Tour reserves the right to cancel their service due to poor weather conditions or any circumstances regarding safety.
To possess a 50% refund for your cancellation, you must inform us two days before the trip and no longer than 180 days after the deposit payment. Snorkelling trip booked on long holiday are non-refundable.
To possess a 50% refund for your cancellation, you must inform us seven days before the tour and no longer than 180 days after the deposit payment.
KOH TAO : a Complete Guide reserves the right to cancel our tour due to poor weather conditions or any circumstances regarding safety. We then refund 100% of your deposit payment.
