Sidemount Dive Training Pattaya

RAID Sidemount Diver

Looking for more freedom and versatility underwater? The RAID Sidemount Diver Program at Thai Ocean Academy offers the perfect balance of comfort and safety for divers who want a streamlined experience. Whether you're a tech diver seeking to carry more gas or a recreational diver interested in improving buoyancy and mobility, sidemount diving opens new possibilities.

Our expert instructors will teach you how to configure your gear for ultimate balance and control while enhancing your awareness of your surroundings. Small class sizes ensure personalized attention, so you'll master the skills to dive with confidence. Plus, sidemount diving is ideal for exploring Pattaya’s shipwrecks and swim-throughs, like the HTMS Kut, where flexibility and mobility make all the difference.

Join us to experience diving in a whole new way—whether you're looking to improve your skills or take on more technical challenges. The ocean is calling; are you ready to answer?

Key Highlights:

  • Learn sidemount diving with expert RAID instructors
  • Gain better buoyancy, balance, and trim
  • Perfect for wreck divers and technical enthusiasts
  • Small, personalized class sizes for quality training
Sidemount Diver Pattaya Thailand

Each day we will start at our shop at 8:00am – Location

You will need to bring your swimsuit, a towel, some suncreen (reef safe please) as well as a positive and engaged attitude! When we are on the boat, there is snacks, fruits, lunch and drinks all on board for you.

Day 1 – After meeting at the shop we will review quizzes, complete final exam and head to the pool. At the pool we will complete the necessary training, have a lunch break, and then head back to the shop around 3pm. (Please bring a towel, sunscreen and money for lunch)

Day 2 – After meeting at the shop we will travel to Bali Hai pier and board our boat for the day. We will do 2 dives and have a hot lunch served part way through the day. We plan to arrive back to the shop around 4:00pm.

All prices incl VAT in Thai Baht (THB)

Cost for course – THB 16500
Group price (3 or more) – 14500
Hotel Pickup/drop off – 500 per day
Additional Pool day – 2500
Additional Ocean day – 3500

Package price
Sidemount + Nitrox – 18500(Save 3000 THB)

Sidemount + Deco 40 – 38500(save 6000 THB)

Once you have decided that you will attend training, complete this booking form.

You can also follow this link to complete the google form For each person participating in diving.

Thai Ocean Academy will confirm your space on the roster with the information provided on the google form and send an invoice to the email provided.

Frequently Asked Questions About Advanced Scuba Training

I have not Dived in 1 year, Can I start my Advanced training or do I need a Refresher?

Typically our instructors will review all basic diving skills during the Buoyancy dive, and this is what you would get in a refresher day. So although you can book an additional day its typically not needed.

Do I get to choose the 6 dives for the Advanced training?

Yes and No, there is some flexibility, but it is required that you do 3 of the dives: 1. 2 x Deep Dive 2. Buoyancy Dive 3. Navigation dive. You can select 2 other dives, however we have found people always choose to do a Wreck dive and either a drift or a naturalist dive.

Is RAID Recognized by other dive agencies?

YES! RAID and all other major dive agencies follow RSTC standards, which keep us all in line with each other. So when you want to do your next level of training, your RAID certification will be sufficient to meet requirments.