GETTING TO KHAO LAK, SIMILAN ISLANDS, THAILAND FOR YOUR DIVEMASTER / IDC INTERNSHIP
Getting to Khao Lak By Plane
The easiest way to get to Khao Lak is to fly into Phuket (closest way) or Krabi. Then you can take a taxi or bus to Khao Lak from there. Both airports serve both international and domestic destinations.
Phuket airport to Khao Lak by taxi costs around 1,100-1,800 THB, depends on how many people and where in Khao Lak you want to be dropped off. If you think this is too expensive and rather take a bus, you will have to get to the main road about 5 km from the airport on Highway number 4 and wait on the side of the road for a red bus to pass by. For a bus, take one heading towards Takuapa, Ranong or Surat Thani; they all stop in Khao Lak on your request or wherever on the road you indicate.
From Phuket airport to Khao Lak is about 100 km (approximately 1.5 hour by car or 2.5 hours by bus).
VISA REQUIREMENTS
Citizens of many countries entering Thailand gain a 30 day Visa on Arrival. If staying longer for you dive professional internship, with confirmed arrival dates and training, we can send you paperwork to help with your visa application at a Thai consulate. Check out visa requirements on this link here