Established as a dive club in 2003, Rumblefish Adventure has since evolved into a full service PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Dive Center (S-36488). Our diving philosophy: “We treat our guests like our families and friends; with safety, standard compliance and fun are our focuses.” Below, you can meet the people who will look after you and yours during your PADI courses and diving trips here in Phuket, Thailand.
Thien X. Do Founder | PADI Course Director | EFR Instructor Trainer
A PADI multi-awarded Platinum Course Director, Elite Instructor (since 2002) well respected and recognized in the Asia Pacific Region, Thien’s passion for diving includes marine conservation and mentoring dive instructors, his lifelong Journey as a PADI Instructor began in 2001. Click here to read more about our quiet leader.
Camillo Taege | PADI Master Instructor | EFR Instructor
Nick named ‘da Big Bear,’ Camillo started diving when he was 9 years old. He completed his Specialty Training with Thien back in 2004; is currently our Senior Instructor, and teaches all level from basic DSD to PADI Divemaster courses & IDC. More about Camillo on his IG
Chris Pham | PADI Course Director | EFR Instructor Trainer
Our General Manager at Rumblefish Vietnam PADI 5* IDC Dive Center, Chris is one of the most experienced instructors in Vietnam. He completed his PADI IDC with us in 2014. Chris is great with children, patience with nervous & inexperienced divers. Click to read more.
(Au) Noppharat Puangrangsard |
Operations Manager
Au joined the Rumblefish family in 2015 from Davinci Yachts Charter. Au smiles a lot, very direct and great at cooking. She managed our operations, administrative process and private charters. More about Au on her Fb here
Ben Daniel | PADI IDC Staff Instructor | EFR Instructor Trainer
Ben completed his PADI IDC with us in 2022. A working professional and enthusiastic dive instructor, he worked with us part-time as his schedule allow. Ben has the biggest smile, positive attitude and always a can do approach to everything diving. He is also a trained lifeguard and amazing teacher of all subjects. languages: English.
(Poon) Supissara Chokesirikulchai | PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
Our second youngest Dive Instructor, Poon completed her Divemaster and PADI IDC with us during the pandemic, and became a PADI Instructor in December 2021. She is known to dive for hours on a tank, with little need for air. A native of Central Thailand, Poon is currently working full-time in the Dive Industry. Poon can conduct all dive programs fluently in Thai and English.
Jade Patnawat | PADI IDC Staff Instructor | EFR Instructor
Jade joined our team after completing his PADI IDC with us in March 2023. He is well-travel, lived in Eastern Europe previously and worked on both coasts of Thailand over the past couple of years. Jade can communicate and teach diving in Thai, English, Russian & Czech.
(Ice) Tanachit Dangtanuwat | PADI Specialty Instructor
Our enthusiastic dive instructor for the Bangkok metropolitan area, Ice successfully became a PADI OWSI with us in October 2019. Divers can train for many popular specialties with Ice, choose from: Diver Propulsion Vehicle, Deep, Wreck, Nitrox, Sharks Conservation and more. Divers in Bangkok area can start training from beginner to Divemaster with Ice in 3 languages: Thai, Mandarin Chinese & English.
Miz Imanishi | Co-founder | PADI Freediving, EFR & Specialty Instructor
One of our original Rumblefish Founder from 2003, Miz has re-joined the Rumblefish Dive Team during the pandemic. She can conduct PADI Courses & programs in Japanese and English. You also can sign-up to do PADI Freediving Course, Nitrox, Deep & Sharks Conservation Specialty Courses with her. Miz celebrates her 25th Year as a PADI Member in 2023.
2023 – presentChad McArdle | PADI Specialty & EFR Instructor
Chad came for a dive holiday with us back in 2019. During the pandemic, he joined our Five-O Dive Club and became a regular member, diving often and assist us with many conservation projects locally. Chad became a PADI Divemaster through our Five-O Dive Club and became a PADI Instructor in September 2023. He re-joined our Rumblefish family in November 2024 as our full-time PADI Dive Instructor. A veteran of the US Navy, Chad also worked as a safety diver for a popular Las Vegas Mermaids Show.
2023 – presentRyan Dautenhahn | PADI Specialty Instructor | EFR Instructor
Ryan joined our Rumblefish family in November 2023, after departing from his stint as a teacher in China. A US Army veteran, he has extensive experience living overseas in the past decade. A personable person with a bubbly personality, Ryan also able to converse in German and Mandarin Chinese. Kids will learn very well with Ryan, as he is patience and know all the cool tricks to keep them engage in learning.
(Aom) Keoouthay Vongkosy | PADI Divemaster (Intern)
Aom became a PADI Open Water Diver back in 2017, when she was one of our Divers’ Hostel staff. She re-joined us after the pandemic as the Hostel Supervisor in 2022. Since then, she had earned her many PADI qualifications, logged over 100 dives and has just little bit left to be certified a PADI Divemaster. Aom can communicate fluently in Laotian, Thai and English.
Austin Powers (official & Original) | PADI Specialty Instructor
Austin is passionate about sharing his love for the ocean with anyone who will listen, and recently joining us after completing his PADI IDC in 2022. He is a professional underwater photographer & especially loves the tiny macro critters that can be found all over Kata reef. Austin can teach diving in English & Mandarin Chinese.
(Oum) Kritachai Nillapruek | Admin Assistant
Oum is our run-around guy. He handles anything to do with government offices: submit or pick-up documents, drive and fill tanks daily. His skill in the use of mobile phones is exceptional and can advise you with what phone is best to buy base on your budget.
(Eak) Piairat Kongtong | Intern DMT
Eak joined us during the Pandemic as our first Care & Share Initiative internship candidate. He had achieved PADI Rescue Diver level and just a little bit left from becoming a PADI Divemaster. Eak is also trained as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) & a licensed masseuse.