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Any scuba divers out there? Khao Lak, Krabi or Phuket to base out of in January?

Any scuba divers out there? Khao Lak, Krabi or Phuket to base out of in January?

Old May 16th, 2007, 07:57 AM
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Any scuba divers out there? Khao Lak, Krabi or Phuket to base out of in January?

We are ending our 3 week trip to Thailand and Cambodia with 3-4 days scuba diving. While we are still debating between going on daytrips or a liveaboard, my big question right now is where to base out of? I like the idea of being in Khao Lak- it's not quite too busy and looks really nice. But is it TOO quiet? We are 40-somethings who are not really party animals but enjoy some measure of nightlife.

I was looking at staying at the Similana in Khao Lak- $80 for a beachfront treehouse. I have absolutely no idea where to stay if we decide Phuket or Krabi!

Any thoughts?
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Old May 16th, 2007, 08:16 AM
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You might want to check out the Thailand and/or scuba board on thorntree too... lots of divers over there.
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Old May 16th, 2007, 09:18 AM
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I am not familiar with thorntree...is that another forum like this?
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Yes, it is. The site run by the Lonely Planet.

Scuba:
http://thorntree.lonelyplanet.com/ca...s.cfm?catid=33

Thailand:
http://thorntree.lonelyplanet.com/ca...s.cfm?catid=51
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Old May 16th, 2007, 09:45 AM
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Thanks- I'll check it out. I've read so many great things about so many different places- Phi Phi Islands, Similans, it's enough to make one's head spin! I'm sure they all have their strong points...
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