For dive internships in Thailand, Pattaya is great location for undertaking your Dive Master qualification, technical divemaster or looking to gain experience and prepare them for their IDC.
There are a number of Dive Internship programmes from a number of established shops. A wealth of diving expertise is also found here too so if you want to improve your Sidemount, Tec Diving or Equipment maintenance there are plenty of options.
In addition to the diving and the abundance of night-life, there are plenty of interesting local attractions such as the Sanctuary of Truth; Buddha Mountain; Phra Tamnak Hill as well as being a short drive from Moo Deng. Pattaya itself hold many events such as the International Fireworks Festival, Jazz Festival, Vegan Festival. There is always something going on in this vibrant city no matter what you enjoy.
Additionally, when considering costs of such programmes it is also worth noting that Pattaya is cheaper to live in (food, entertainment and accommodation) compared to likes Koh Tao & Phuket.