Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Remember that your last dive should be completed 24 hours before you fly. It is, however, fine to dive soon after ar-
riving by air.
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Make sure your insurance policy covers diving injuries. If it doesn't, purchase additional coverage at
Decompression Chambers
For the amount of diving occurring in Thailand, the kingdom has a surprisingly limited
number of medical facilities dedicated to diving accidents.
Decompression (hyperbaric) chambers can be found at most major hubs, including
Bangkok, Ko Samui, Pattaya and Phuket. Ko Tao has an emergency chamber - most in-
juries are dealt with on Ko Samui. Injured divers out of Khao Lak are generally rushed
south to Phuket (about an hour away). We advise you to ask your operator of choice
about the nearest chamber. Also, make sure there is an emergency supply of oxygen on
your dive boat.
