Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18th May
– 24th May 2020
Another Sunday morning and it's here again, the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18th May – 24th May 2020. Covid19 is still around. Not as much physically, since Surat Thani province and Koh Samui are since 43 days Covid virus free areas. However, it's still affecting us on Koh Samui and all around Thailand.
The government has extended the emergency decree until 30th June. This didn't go down very well with the majority of the Thai population, if I believe the Thai media. The powers that be seem to be over cautious. That's probably the most politically correct I can put it.
At almost 10am it's already 33C and it feels much hotter. The humidity is very high. It drains all power and effort out of you!
The long slow distance Sunday morning run is out of the way. A nice 23km run which I started at 4.50am. A total of 84km this week. Keeping the aerobic base going. Next week the plan is to pop over 90Km and the week after, take it easy with around 75km. Let me tell you that I do miss the racing events! Well, sports in general. Cycling, football, you name it. Checking the German Bundesliga results is almost a kick nowadays!
Last week maximum temperature reached 35C on Monday and yesterday, Saturday. The minimum temperature hit 24C on Wednesday, due to the rainy circumstances. Tuesday and Wednesday were lovely. Rain showers on Tuesday between noon and 3pm. Wednesday saw a rain showers on and off all day long. We even had hot, humid sunny moments. All that fun was over again by Thursday and the temperatures went up again.
Samui airport is open again. 2 flights per day at two thirds capacity. All booked out until the end of the month! As of June 1st, 2 additional flights per day will be added.
Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18th May
– 24th May 2020
A food hand out on Koh Samui. During the current Covid19 situation, a common sight. This morning, during my long slow distance run, I saw a long queue lining up at the PTT gas station opposite the Wharf. This was as early as 6.50am. Hundreds of people were lining up. This can be seen all around the island, but also all around Thailand. Especially at tourist destinations.
The forecast for next week predicts partially cloudy skies. There may be a few tropical showers all along next week. Can't wait for the swing by! Although, humidity will go through the roof after the showers. Well, living in a tropical climate, you can't have it all!
Hope international flights will be allowed after 30th June. Time to re-start that economy again!
Please do 'like' my Koh Samui blog Facebook page and enjoy the beaches around the island or in front of your hotel or resort and get some well deserved rest and a break. That is, once the travel restrictions have been lifted.
As already mentioned in my Facebook page, there are many initiatives around the island for helping Thai and Burmese people with food and other donations.
There are however also plenty of foreigners, Westerners or farangs who have a hard time dealing with no income and bills to pay. If you like this blog, this is a good time to help out and make a donation. If you can, much appreciated! There's a donation button on top of this page.
There are however also plenty of foreigners, Westerners or farangs who have a hard time dealing with no income and bills to pay. If you like this blog, this is a good time to help out and make a donation. If you can, much appreciated! There's a donation button on top of this page.
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