Learning to Scuba DIVE in Koh Tao! 🇹🇭

Koh Tao is the most popular place to learn to dive in Thailand, we got our Dive certificate at the Dive school La Bombona Dive School, we had an amazing experience and lots of fun with the teachers at LBD diving! In this video, we learn to dive thanks to Bryan and the team at La Bombona. Anyone looking to dive in Koh Tao, I highly recommend them!
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[@Joelfriend]

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[@kohtaodiveschool]

It was a pleasure having you guys around. Had lots of fun teaching you. Safe travels. See you under the waves one day.

[@Joelfriend]

Thanks again for teaching us, I’m sure we will return to koh tao one day for some more dives! 🤙🏼

[@maitrikwantongyen165]

Songkran festival is one of the most important festivals that has been performed for a long time, not only in Thailand but also in other countries such as Laos and Cambodia. เทศกาลวันสงกรานต์ เป็นเทศกาลสำคัญที่มีมานาน และไม่ได้มีเฉพาะในประเทศไทยเท่านั้นแต่ยังไม่ในประเทศเพื่อนบ้าน เช่น ลาว และกัมพูชา It is also known as Thai Traditional New Year’s Day, which falls during April of 13th - 15th every year. เทศกาลวันสงกรานต์ ยังถือว่าเป็นประเพณีส่งท้ายปีเก่าต้อนรับปีใหม่ของไทยตั้งแต่สมัยโบราณ เริ่มตั้งแต่ 13 - 15เมษายน ของทุกปี The word “Songkran” derives from Sanskrit language and means to pass or to move into. คำว่า “สงกรานต์” มาจากภาษาสันสกฤต แปลว่า ก้าวขึ้น ย่างขึ้น ซึ่งเป็นการนับปีใหม่โดยวิธีนับทางสุริยคติ Songkran festival takes place over three days every year, on the 13th - 15th of April. วันสงกรานต์มีทั้งสิ้น 3 วัน คือวันที่ 13 - 15 เมษายน ของทุกปี Do you know of any activities during Songkran Festival? Yes, sure…Songkran is very famous. We know that most of people splash the water on each other. But I also know Songkran tradition is an important custom for Thai families, community and religion. วันสงกรานต์นี้มีชื่อเสียงมากๆ และในวันสงกรานต์เราก็จะเล่นสาดน้ำใส่กัน แต่นอกจากนี้ประเพณีสงกรานต์เป็นประเพณีที่สำคัญด้านครอบครัว, ชุมชน, สังคม และศาสนา It is a great opportunity for family members to gather together, so…what do you usually do when you see each other on that day? การที่สมาชิกในครอบครัวได้มีโอกาสกลับมาพบเจอกันนั้นมีคุณค่า We express our respect to our elders by pouring scented water onto our parents’ and grandparents’ hands. แปลว่า เราจะแสดงความเคารพต่อผู้ใหญ่ด้วยการรดน้ำผสมน้ำหอม ลงบนมือคุณพ่อ คุณแม่ หรือ ปู่ย่า ตายาย The elders in turn wish the youngsters good luck and prosperity, so Songkran Day is also Family Day. แปลว่า พวกท่านจะอวยพรให้เราโชคดี เจริญรุ่งเรือง ดังนั้นวันสงกรานต์ จึงถือเป็นวันครอบครัวด้วย The value to community is the opportunity to create unity within the community, so as to join the acquire merits, meet each other and enjoy entertaining events. สงกรานต์มีคุณค่าแก่ชุมชนเพราะเป็นโอกาสที่จะสร้างความสามัคคีในชุมชนได้พบปะกันร่วมกันทำบุญ และมาสนุกร่วมกัน🏅🙏💪🇹🇭🎁💰👍❤️🎶💎

[@WillemFilms]

Awesome! Im there in about 2 weeks :) Also for my dive certificate

[@Joelfriend]

Ahh no way! Koh Tao is the best place for it! What dive centre you planning on going to?

[@joethethailandroblox4899]

ขอให้มีความสุขกับการเที่ยวนะครับ

[@KattieMetChris]

Congratulations guys! Welcome to the scuba family 🤙🤙 Even with all the awesome diving stuff the moment in this video that had us ROLLING on the floor was "Emilia often forgets that I'm filming...." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Joelfriend]

Honestly, we’ve been laughing so much when I was editing 😂😂 She was really enjoying that yoghurt 🤣

[@edstravel]

Great video 📹 guys definitely amazing life achievements as getting your scuba diving certification...

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you! We are very excited to use it again in other parts of the world!

[@mirp5497]

You both are a great team Keep up great work

[@Joelfriend]

Aww thank you! 😊

[@jamie6373]

Awesome video mate!!!!!

[@Joelfriend]

Thanks a lot Jamie, really appreciate it!

[@socialmoravec]

La Bombona diving school (RAID) graduate 🎉..., wonderful school, wonderful people. Great experience. Looking forward to return soon one day!

[@tubtimsamit]

Welcome to Thailand, I hope you enjoy my country.

[@MillaExplores]

So fun! Would love to go scuba diving and get my license! 🤩

[@Joelfriend]

It’s so fun, literally like flying highly recommended getting it done! 😊

[@phiromrithisak]

Yes look wonderful video i like sea and Fish good luck!! 👍🎉❤️💚!!

[@Joelfriend]

Aw thank you very much!

[@bhumisitkom]

Could you told the name of the restaurant and hotel? Any recommend more? Many thanks.

[@c.cholamart9287]

Welcome to Koh Tao

[@BonanzaRoad]

Awesome video…brought back memories…I learned to scuba dive here in California… plenty of amazing diving spots along the California coast…down to Baja California… exploring around Catalina Island is incredible fun… Are there sharks in those seas? We have a lot of monster sharks off California, including Great Whites. On my first ocean dive I saw both a Great White and a Tiger Shark. You never forget that! Thanks again for sharing this new adventure!

[@Joelfriend]

WOW no way, that would be crazy seeing a great white and tiger shark whilst diving, there are reef sharks but not any dangerous ones around these waters.

[@BlueRoninArt]

How is travelling around Thailand atm? Are restrictions bad? Looking to visit in August for a couple of months!

[@Joelfriend]

Travelling around Thailand is perfect right now not as many tourists, only have to wear masks in places like Bangkok and in shops so not too bad

[@bahaa9907]

great vudeo mate

[@Joelfriend]

Thanks 👍

[@ypurpose5538]

Hi is video included

[@griffinmcdonald9661]

Bucketlist item ✔️ A little bit jealous at the moment lol.

[@Joelfriend]

Aw always the chance to come out here at some point!

[@JayDollarhide]

Just found you guys doing a search for dive classes in Koh Tao! I'm sorry I hadn't seen your channel before, I picked up on La Bombona Dive School from Denny and Nikki, and thought I would see if there were others that went there. Thank you for confirming that I'm making the right choice. I've talked to Bryan on WhatsApp and he seems really cool! I subscribed and will continue to watch your videos here while I'm staying in Phuket Town before I head over to Koh Tao sometime in July or August! Do you have a recommendation for a place to stay there? How was your room on the island? I'm just curious as I'm going to have to book something for my stay. Thanks in advance and have fun...oh, my wife is a Filipina and I love snorkeling at Moalboal, I'm sure scuba diving there would be awesome! ❤

[@Joelfriend]

We stayed in Budchui village 2 it was a great price and very nice but need a scooter to get to the dive centre, but definitely recommend that hotel and La Bombona! They are both great

[@JayDollarhide]

@@Joelfriend, thanks so much! I'm definitely going to get me a scooter. I have a motorbike license, I got it just for Thailand. I just checked out your other video of touring the island. Great suggestions on there, too. Stay safe in your travels! ❤

[@miaporter3880]

I noticed you have a life straw water bottle, do you like it? I’ve heard it leaks a lot, have you noticed it does?

[@Joelfriend]

Honestly it is great, and I do recommend it, but to be fair it does leak a little, however it’s saved me money and SO MUCH plastic!

[@ericcheong9189]

What's the price?

[@jameswest6163]

How much was it

[@gusdifino]

You can dive until 18 meters as an OWD 😉

[@Joelfriend]

I thinkI am qualified to 20 meters but the training only takes you down to 18 meters, well thats what Bryan said. :)

[@milliejade5847]

Looks absolutely amazing! I can't find the discount for the La Bombona Dive school? Would you be able to send it to me? Thanks! :)

[@Joelfriend]

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[@milliejade5847]

@@Joelfriend Thank you! :)

[@TaraQuestRelax]

I loved diving on Koh Tao because the underworld there is very beautiful!The school was cheap!new sub. here!

[@augustvindbjerg8852]

I can't fint the discount for the La Bombona Dive School?

[@Joelfriend]

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[@Joelfriend]

Just linked it above, sorry i forgot to add the link

[@savanacormack6062]

I need that white bikini top! Soo cute! Where did you get it? 😊

[@fourthjayoma7699]

Hi just subs please visit the philippines ❤❤❤

[@Joelfriend]

Aw thank you, we will likely come to the Philippines at some point

[@fourthjayoma7699]

@@Joelfriend you guys are so cool ❤❤❤ hoping you can visit❤❤❤

[@worldbeautiful9276]

This girl is so shameless. There are wear so many small clothes walking on the road. They have nothing to be ashamed of.