Planning a dive trip to Koh Phangan and wondering how the full moon changes underwater conditions? You're not alone—many divers ask this exact question, especially around the famous Full Moon Party. The short answer: Full moon brings stronger tidal currents to sites like Sail Rock, making dives more challenging... but also incredibly exciting and rewarding, with higher chances of spotting whale sharks and massive schools of pelagic fish. At The Dive Inn (official SSI Dive Ce

SSI Open Water Diver Course in Koh Phangan 2025–2026: The Flexible Alternative to PADI (by The Dive Inn – Chaloklum’s Premier SSI Dive Center since 2002) As of December 2025, The Dive Inn is thrilled to announce our transition to SSI (Scuba Schools International) – bringing even more flexibility and eco-focus to your scuba certification in paradise. If you're planning your first dive adventure in Koh Phangan, the SSI Open Water Diver course is the perfect entry point: app-bas

Sail Rock Diving 2025–2026: The Ultimate Guide from Koh Phangan (by The Dive Inn – Chaloklum’s original Dive Center since 2002) Sail Rock (Hin Bai in Thai) is widely regarded as the best dive site in the Gulf of Thailand – and for good reason. Every year, thousands of divers from Koh Phangan, Koh Tao and even Koh Samui make the journey to this legendary pinnacle to swim with whale sharks, massive schools of barracuda and clouds of trevally.In this complete 2025–2026 guide we