Off the Shelf
Andaman and Beyond
(Tourism Authority of Thailand; 203 pages)
You don't have to be a dive fanatic to enjoy this TAT publication showcasing Thailand's remarkable undersea world. And divers will especially relish the book's gorgeous underwater photographs and island-by-island introduction to the country's nature-blessed western coast on the Andaman Sea. More than just a coffee-table catalog of marine marvels, Andaman and Beyond is worth reading for its frank discussion of the man-made problems threatening the area. The book also provides a useful overview of diving conditions, courses and services along the coast. It sells for $40, plus shipping; you can order it by faxing 66-53-271902 (or via e-mail to silkworm@pobox.com).
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February 22, 1999
Off The Shelf
Andaman and Beyond: Thailand's remarkable undersea world
Web Crawling
The PADI website should be the first online stop for anyone considering taking up diving
Short Cuts
ASEAN members offer a collective air pass to promote travel to the nine countries
Detour
It may be the coldest part of the year, but that won't deter thousands of fortune-seeking men from participating in the annual Naked Man Festival in Japan
Main Feature
A tidal wave of interest in diving has been a boon for destinations like Thailand and the Philippines
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