Go Pro Thailand
Taking the first step to the PADI Pro rank is living the lifestyle that most people only dream about. Sand, sun, surf and the clear blue water... Come use our office to re-charge your energy and add another page into your dive experience!
Small group, regular one on one counseling sessions, hands on practical training sessions, Multi-level training workshops and more are what you can expect for Instructor Development Program with PADI Course Director, Thien & Go Pro Thailand.
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GoPro Thailand Updates
July~August 2010: Thien is to launch the first IDC in Hoi An - Viet Nam.
November 2010: Thien will return to Andaman Islands - India for another IDC.
March 2010: Our dive center, Rumblefish Adventure is now "PADI 5 Star Dive Resort".
February 2010: Thien received Platinum Course Director status for his achievementment in 2009. (2006: Platinum, 2007 & 2008 Gold)
Novemver 2009: Thien was one of the two PADI Course Directors conducted first ever IDC in India (Andaman Islands) and received PADI recognition for his participation in the inaugural PADI Instructor Examination for India....
New 2010 PADI IDC & IE schedule are released. Please visit GoPro Thailand Schedule & Prices page.
Effective August 1st 2009, the IDC Candidate Workbook will no longer be available as stand-alone item for purchase and will instead only be available as part of the IDC Crew Pak. Further, local redistributors will no longer carry stock of single IDC Candidate Workbooks. Click here to read more.
Special Summer Offer: MSDT (Master Scuba Diver Trainer) Package incl. 5 specialty instructor training + 5 specialty instructor guides + 3 night accommodation
Important Reminder from PADI: Effective March 2009, all PADI Instructor candidates must be current Emergency First Response Instructors (or hold a qualifying rating) before their IDC/IE paperwork can be processed. Don't forget to include your EFRI course in your IDC if you haven't yet qualified.
All our IDC packages include free accommodation at our brand-new divers' inn right at center of Kata Beach
PDF files for 2009 IDC & GoPro Packages and 2009 Advanced Open Water to Divemaster, IDC Package available for download
Brand new look! Brand new best value prices & programs! We are currently updating our website. Sorry for the inconvenience. For any suggestions & inquiries contact webmaster at goprothailand@gmail.com
We will continue our Go Pro Thailand PADI IDC Price Match Guarantee for 2009
IDC Cambodia is scheduled for mid 2009 - Contact Thien for more info
Thien was approved as a PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider Instructor Trainer in 2008
Thien was awarded "Gold Course Director" for 2007 and 2008
Read Thien's recent feature on Phuket in Fins Magazine to find out things to do below & above water.
Thien was awarded
"Platinum Course Director" for 2006, the highest level achieved by top PADI Course Directors worldwide
PADI IDC
Information about PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) including preparations, pre-requisites, crossover from other organizations, curriculums, required books and more.
Click to see what's included in our IDC (990 $US) AND IDC Premier (1,735 $US)
Schedule & Prices
All IDCs are confirmed for 2009 in Phuket, Thailand. Also Schedules and prices for IDC Staff Course, Assistant Instructor Course, Divemaster Program, Specialty Instructor Course including PADI Emergency O2 Provider and DSAT TecRec Gas Blender Instructor, Master Scuba Diver Trainer Program, Emergency First Response (EFR) Instructor Course and Diver Alert Network (DAN) Instructor Programs.
Go Pro Packages
Package to fit all budget and time, from beginner to Pro level. We offer affordable inclusive packages for Divemaster and great value internship programs for beginner to Rescue Diver levels.
PADI IE & Career
What's going on at PADI Instructor Examination (IE)? Information about the IE and life after you passed. Job opportunities, updates, news and comments from your peers.
Accommodation & Facility
See your PADI 5 Star IDC location and the area where you are staying during your IDC. Some information about our partner centers around the globe.
Instructor Continuing Education
Information on Specialty Instructor Courses, MSDT Programs, EFR & DAN Programs and IDC Staff Instructor Course.
Meet Our Team
Get to know Thien (PADI Course Director), Matt (TDI Course Director), Aey (PADI IDC Staff Instructor) and our team of PADI Instructors.
IDC California & IDC Cambodia
Thien conducted the first ever PADI IDC at Captain Frog Scuba in Bakersfield, Kern County, California. Click here to see some photos from 2005, 2006 and 2007.
Thien was also the first to conduct PADI IDC in Sihanouk Ville, Cambodia in 2008. Contact Thien for 2009 Cambodia IDC info.
Phuket & Diving Information
Diving & general info on Phuket. One of the premier locations in the world to do your PADI Instructor & Professional training, is also known as one of the top diving & tourist destinations.
