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Our Team
Sawasdee Diver’s Team
Yann Guillet
PADI Course Director
Founder of Sawasdee Divers Krabi PADI 5 ★ IDC & CDC Center.
My name is Yann Guillet, and I am a PADI Course Director based in Krabi, Thailand. Originally from Martinique and Brittany, France, I grew up in Geneva, Switzerland.
I discovered scuba diving in Thailand in 1992. Fascinated by the underwater world, I decided to turn my passion into a career and became a diving professional in 1994. Today, I have logged more than 7,000 dives and accumulated over 30 years of experience in the diving industry.
After completing extensive professional training, I achieved the PADI Course Director rating, the highest professional level within PADI. This qualification enables me to train and mentor future scuba diving instructors throughout their professional development.
Throughout my career, I have trained and certified more than 3,000 PADI divers, from beginners to professional levels, including Divemasters, Instructors, and IDC Staff Instructors.
I strongly believe that first aid skills are essential in any sporting activity, and especially in scuba diving. For this reason, I further expanded my expertise by becoming an Emergency First Response Instructor Trainer. This qualification allows me to train future first aid instructors and contribute to improving safety standards within our industry.
I have worked in the diving industry around the world, including Thailand, Egypt, the Maldives, Switzerland, and France. This international experience has provided me with extensive knowledge and expertise in both diver training and dive operation management.
As a PADI Course Director, I regularly conduct PADI Instructor Development Courses (IDC) in Krabi, Thailand, as well as in Switzerland. These locations offer excellent opportunities for candidates to gain valuable real-world experience within the diving industry.
My goal is to provide a welcoming, professional, and inspiring learning environment where every candidate can quickly feel at home and confidently work toward achieving their PADI Instructor certification.
Enzo Volpiceli
PADI Course Director
My name is Enzo Volpicelli, and my journey in the diving industry began in 1992. Driven by a deep passion for the underwater world, I became a PADI Instructor in 1998 and successfully transformed my passion into a lifelong professional career.
Over the years, I have earned numerous certifications across all levels of recreational and professional diver education. My dedication to excellence in training and professional development has been recognized by PADI through the prestigious designation of PADI Course Director, achieving the Gold Course Director status for 10 consecutive years.
Today, I am actively involved in diver education and professional training worldwide. In addition to being a PADI Course Director, I also serve as a DAN Instructor Trainer, EFR Instructor Trainer, and Public Safety Diver Instructor Trainer. I am the owner and manager of Orca Diving Center in Porto Cesareo, Italy, where I continue to develop high-quality diving education programs.
I currently work across three internationally recognized PADI Career Development Centers (CDCs): Orca Diving Center in Italy, Sawasdee Divers in Thailand, and Reef Oasis in Egypt. I also collaborate with several leading dive centers around the world, sharing my experience and expertise with future diving professionals.
My commitment remains focused on delivering the highest standards of diver education through PADI Instructor Development Courses (IDCs) and professional-level training programs. I have had the privilege of training dive professionals in a variety of international destinations, including Italy, Thailand, the Maldives, and Egypt, helping shape the next generation of diving leaders worldwide.
My goal is to inspire excellence, professionalism, and a strong commitment to safety while supporting divers and instructors in reaching their full potential within the diving industry.
Grazia Palmisano
PADI Course Director
Grazia Palmisano transformed her deep passion for the ocean into a lifelong professional career, dedicating herself to teaching scuba diving at every level. Her mission has always been to inspire divers to push their limits, introducing certified divers to new underwater environments and unforgettable experiences through her contagious enthusiasm, professionalism, and commitment to excellence, while passionately supporting the development of future diving professionals.
An expert in international training programs, Grazia has reached the highest levels of dive education, earning the prestigious title of PADI Gold Course Director, a status she has maintained for five consecutive years. She also serves as Manager of Fiha Dive in the Maldives, further demonstrating her leadership and expertise in the management of world-class dive centers.
Her outstanding career has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards. For ten consecutive years, she achieved the PADI Elite Instructor 300 designation and has received multiple PADI Certificates of Excellence in recognition of her exceptional professionalism and contribution to the diving industry worldwide.
In the third quarter of 2021, The Undersea Journal featured Grazia in its “Exceeding Expectations” column, highlighting her among the PADI professionals who inspire divers around the globe through their dedication and achievements.
Today, Grazia brings her exceptional training standards and extensive experience to three prestigious PADI Career Development Centers (CDCs), which she manages and coordinates alongside Enzo and Yann: Orca Diving Center in Italy, Sawasdee Divers in Thailand, and Reef Oasis Dive Club in Egypt.
Her instructional and managerial influence extends far beyond these flagship operations, encompassing numerous dive centers across the world. Through her work in key diving destinations such as Italy, Thailand, the Maldives, and Egypt, she continues to mentor, inspire, and develop the next generation of diving professionals while maintaining the highest standards of diver education and safety.
Tash
PADI IDC Staff Instructor
My name is Tash, and I am originally from Thailand. I discovered my passion for scuba diving through the fascinating world of macro marine life. With a keen eye for the ocean’s smallest wonders—especially nudibranchs and seahorses—I love sharing this fascination with others.
I am fluent in both Thai and English, allowing me to communicate effectively and support divers from a wide range of backgrounds in a welcoming and professional environment.
As a PADI IDC Staff Instructor, I am dedicated to mentoring future dive professionals, helping them develop the knowledge, confidence, and safety-focused mindset required to become exceptional instructors. My goal is to support and inspire candidates throughout their journey while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and diver education.
Benjamin Rochefort
PADI IDC Staff Instructor
DEJEPS and FFESSM Diving Instructor
Like many divers, I discovered scuba diving during a trip to Indonesia in 2017. That first dive immediately sparked a passion and an irresistible desire to keep exploring the underwater world.
I continued my training within a French diving club over the following three years, earning my first two diving certifications and building a solid foundation in recreational diving.
In 2021, I decided to pursue a new professional career path. I continued my training through the French Federation of Underwater Studies and Sports (FFESSM), progressing to Level 4 (Dive Leader) before beginning my journey toward becoming a professional diving instructor.
In 2022, I joined the CREPS of Montpellier to undertake the French State Diploma for Diving Instructors (DEJEPS), which I successfully obtained in 2023.
Eager to broaden my skills and gain experience with an internationally recognized training system, I joined Sawasdee Divers in 2024 to complete my PADI professional training. With the support and guidance of Yann and his team, I became a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor that same year.
Continuing this exciting adventure, I was delighted to join the Sawasdee Divers team for the 2025–2026 season.
I am fluent in both French and English, allowing me to communicate effectively with divers and instructor candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities.
Today, I have the privilege of sharing my passion for scuba diving professionally and introducing divers to the incredible diversity of the underwater world. I have a special appreciation for nudibranchs—small but fascinating marine creatures whose remarkable colors and forms perfectly showcase the beauty of the ocean.
I am also passionate about underwater photography and enjoy capturing these unique moments to share the wonders we encounter beneath the surface.
Most recently, I continued my professional development by earning the PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) and IDC Staff Instructor ratings.
I look forward to meeting you and sharing my passion for scuba diving with you.
Alex Regis
PADI Instructor
My name is Alex Regis, and I am half Thai and half French, originally from Krabi, Thailand. My passion for scuba diving began with a fascination for the underwater world and a desire to share unforgettable experiences with others.
Over the years, I have gained extensive experience working with certified divers, beginner students, and professional-level candidates. My teaching philosophy is based on safety, confidence, and creating a relaxed learning environment where students can enjoy the learning process while developing strong diving skills.
I am fluent in Thai, French, and English, which allows me to comfortably teach and support divers from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities.
My goal is to inspire confidence, promote environmental awareness, and help every diver become safer, more capable, and more comfortable in the underwater world.
Whether you are taking your first breaths underwater or advancing your professional diving career, I am committed to making your diving experience both enjoyable and rewarding.