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SOP 5: SCUBA DIVING 70

SAMUI MODEL

Measure for Scuba Diving Activities

1. Objective

To provide practical guidance for scuba diving schools and establishments to manage
scuba diving trips for foreign tourists in Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan and Ko Tao, following the
standards of safety and leisure tourism.

2. Scope

This handout provides details of standard operating procedures for related agencies to help
them manage and provide accurate services for fully vaccinated foreign tourists, following
“SAMUI+ MODEL” rules and regulations. Tourists must have stayed on Ko Samui for at
least 7 days before travelling to Ko Pha-ngan and Ko Tao.

3. Related Agencies

3.1 Accredited SHA+ scuba diving schools and similar establishments
3.2 Samui Public Health Office, Pha-ngan Public Health Office, and Ko Tao Public Health
Office
3.3 Koh Samui Hospital, Koh Pha-ngan Hospital and Koh Tao Hospital
3.4 Department of Marine and Coastal Resources
3.5 Marine Department
3.6 Scuba Diving Certification Organizations: PADI, SSI, RAID

3.7 Other related agencies designated by local CCSA

4. Tools and equipment

4.1 Scuba Diving Equipment
4.2 Personal Protective Equipment: PPE (See more details in INDEX)
4.3 Handheld infrared thermometer
4.4 Cleaning equipment
4.5 Disinfectant, alcohol-based cleansing gel
4.6 Face masks
4.7 Life jackets

4.8 Life safety equipment, emergency oxygen for a suspected case of DCI.
4.9 Other necessary tools and equipment