Meet the Team

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.

2001 – present

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.

2012 – present

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

2014 – present

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.

 

2015 – present

(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

2022 April – present

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.

2021 – present

(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.

 

PADI Instructor Ryan Dautenhahn
2023 – present

Ryan Dautenhahn | PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer | 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.

2024 – present

Anastasiia Aleksandrova | PADI Specialty and EFR Instructor

Anastasiia was a chemist before she began her life in Thailand. She recently joined us after completing our PADI IDC in October 2024. Anastasiia is a patient and efficient dive professional, who has love for all marine life. She can teach diving in English and Russian.

2003 – present

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 – present

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.

2019 – present

(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.

2023 – present

Chad McArdle | EFR & Specialty 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 completed the 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.