Dear Guests, Divers, Snorkelers and Friends

Updatet 28-12-2011

It was Dec. 24th ,1818 in a small Austrian village called Oberndorf, just hours before Christmas mass and pastor Joseph Mohr was in a bind. His musical plans for the evening church service were ruined since the organ of his church (St. Nicholas Kirche) had broken down recently due to a recent flooding of the nearby river. What could he do? In a moment of inspiration, he grabbed a Christmas poem he had written two years earlier and quickly set off to the neighbouring village, where his friend Franz Gruber, the church organist, lived.

It is believed that Franz Gruber was able to produce on that night in just a few short hours, the first version of the world renowned Christmas hymn “Stille Nacht”, written as a guitar accompaniment. The song that we sing today is slightly different from the original version - it is believed that folk singer and choir groups altered the original melody slightly as they performed the carol throughout Europe in the ensuing decades. (See Stille Nacht complete with an English translation for the original Stille Nacht version.). The English version we know today was written by the Episcopal priest John Freeman Young, however the standard English version contains just three verses, whereas the German version contains six. (only verses 1, 6 and 2 from the original Joseph Mohr version are sung in English.)

Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht,
Alles schläft; einsam wacht
Nur das traute hochheilige Paar.
Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar,
Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh!
Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh!

Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht,
Hirten erst kundgemacht
Durch der Engel Halleluja,
Tönt es laut von fern und nah:
Christ, der Retter ist da!
Christ, der Retter ist da!

Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht,
Gottes Sohn, o wie lacht
Lieb' aus deinem göttlichen Mund
, Da uns schlägt die rettende Stund'.
Christ, in deiner Geburt!
Christ, in deiner Geburt!

Words: Joseph Mohr, 1816
Music: Franz Xaver Gruber, 1818

English

Silent night, holy night
All is calm all is bright
'Round yon virgin Mother and Child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night,
Shepherds quake at the sight.
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heav'nly hosts sing Alleluia;
Christ the Savior is born
Christ the Savior is born

Silent night, holy night,
Son of God, love's pure light.
Radiant beams from Thy holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth

Gary Austin Spinks

Updatet 31-03-2011

The storm situation in Phuket

We would like to pass on important information regarding the latest storms in Thailand, for several days we have had some serious storms across Thailand but mostly this is in the east of Thailand and not so much in Phuket although this has stopped us from our normal activities of diving and snorkeling, however as from today 31st March it looks like it has now passed us by and we are looking forward to resuming all trips again starting tomorrow so don’t let this stop you from enjoying your holiday in Thailand, Phuket is always a great place to be.


Updatet 08-02-2011

We are proud to present our latest members of paradise diving asia.
Our office cat give birth to 5 baby kittens sadly 1 did not make it therefore we have 4 health kittens who now need names so please mail us with your ideas and we will choose the best 4 names. 2male and 2 female kittens.

Updated 01-11-2010

First of all, Paradise Diving Asia is proud to present our
 10th Season Anniversary of hard work and success.

Therefore we plan a few events as well as special offers, trips and more….

Our guests know that we work in high quality, individually and away from the mass tourism and crowds.

Experience for yourself how for example Phi Phi still can be beautiful. How extraordinary your birthday party can be and how your dreams can come true…. This and many more offers Paradise Diving Asia has for 10 years and we look forward to seeing  you at least for a free drink in our new opened Shop right on the beach Road in Nai Yang.

High season is almost upon us and with the launch of our new shop on Nai Yang beach, where Nautica Divers used to be. Final preparations are almost complete ready to give our customers a great high season with all trips for diving and snorkeling, fun party trips and private charter for your special occasion.

Most of Nai Yang is almost complete with the new stylish design of a more modern plaza with still the same restaurants or bars for eating and relaxing on the beach watching the sunset drinking a beer or a cocktail.

We all look forward to seeing you here this coming high season for some amazing adventures, fantastic diving and incredible snorkeling.

Similan

This year again, directly from Nai Yang Beach in about 2hrs by Speedboat to beautiful Similan. Max. 6 Divers + a handful of Snorkelers is all we take for this extra ordinary Trip.

Our Repeater Guests know this kind of Trip from us very well and we are happy to re-start this excursion this year again.

Have a look to our attractive packages to find the best destinations for a tremendous Anniversary Price. Of course like always, we can tailor any kind of package just for your need.

About Coral bleaching

Many Guests were asking us if our Corals are still intact or if they turned white already like on other places (for example Ko Tao or on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia)  We are happy that our Marine Life incl. the Corals are very healthy so far and hope this will stay for the future. Anybody who has to say something about it or would like to come up with newest informations are mostly welcome.

Updated 30-06-2010

Nai Yang is under going a face lift during the low season, This project is set to last about 3 month and should be open in time for high season with all of the restaurants and bars being pulled down and rebuilt with all new buildings giving everyone the same size and style of design turning Nai Yang into a stylish beach side setting for everyone to enjoy with promises of cleaner roads and new walk ways with access to the beach.

Further news.

Low season is upon us with June being the wettest month and now July and August should be nice. Most Dive sites are always available for Diving and Snorkeling. You can enjoy full day trips on board a 5* boat with great food and nice people to have fun with so don’t let the weather spoil your holiday come out and have some fun with us.
We have lots of special offers and promotions happening right now so don’t delay you can contact us by e-mail with any question’s you might have.

Updated 26-02-2010

Today on Phi Phi with our instructor Dave and a diver.

Updated 10-02-2010

Our boats Kon Tiki and Choctip are in the water and enjoyable trips are happening every day.

The Phi Phi day trip has been very successful this season with regular sightings of leopard sharks, turtles, and black tip reef sharks. We are also pleased to announce that there are some pleasant new additions to Ko Waeo and our house reefs. On 5 December 2009, 583 turtles were released to celebrate His Majesty the King’s birthday. The turtles have been making their way around Phuket and several of them have arrived to Ko Waeo and our house reefs. Divers have spotted them for the past few weeks and are happy to welcome them to Nai Yang.