The diving in the Phuket area is suposed to be great. I have been there and Bangkok. Tho I have heard the best area of Thailand to visit is in the North. Chang Mai area. Phuket is turning into a major sex trade area. Similar to Pattaya. The Island is still nice tho, I enjoyed my couple o days there seeing elephants logging, the beaches and some brewski's of course. I think some of the guys did shark dives. But don't quote me on that. There is a fair bit to see there but it is very touristy.
I can ask a friend of mine at school where she thinks are the best places to visit. Growing up in Bangkok seems to have given her a good idea.
