Forra Dive Centre

Koh Lipe’s original dive outfit since the late ‘90s, Forra Dive Centre keeps things easy on Walking Street — a short flip‑flop stroll from both Pattaya and Sunrise beaches. Pop in from 8am to 9:30pm to sort a fun dive, a refresher, or your first cert; the team here teaches both PADI and CMAS and has a calm, no‑pressure style that works well for beginners and rusty divers. What they do best is get you into the Tarutao/Butang reefs without fuss. Daily trips head out to Koh Lipe’s signature sites, with small groups and unhurried surface intervals. If you’re keen to go deeper, ask about their liveaboards — the classic 2‑day/1‑night run packs in around seven dives for about 10,900 THB (~$300), and there’s freediving and snorkel tours if bubbles aren’t your thing. The shop is right on Walking Street, so it’s an easy meet‑up before dinner or a nightcap. Expect a friendly, international crew who actually listen to what you want to see, and a steady flow of return guests who plan their island time around diving here. Book a day ahead in high season and you’ll be set.