Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 24^th August – 30^th August 2020

Good morning on this lovely Sunday morning and here we go with the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 24th August – 30th August 2020.

It's a sunny Sunday morning and since February it's the first time I'm not on Koh Samui. Last night I did a box jelly fish presentation on Koh Phangan. Today it's back to Koh Samui again. In an hour or so the ferry back should leave.

Obviously I got my long slow distance run in this morning. 21.8km on Koh Phangan. Very hilly but nice and relaxed. Just over 2 hours of running.

It's partially cloudy at 9.30am but the sun is out and it looks like a hot one is in the making today. Current temperature is 31C but it feels a lot warmer.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 24^th August – 30^th August 2020

One of the best sunsets this year took place last Wednesday. The sky turned a magical orange. This picture is taken by Heike Frutig on Koh Phangan.

Last week the max temperature reached 35C yesterday and a few days 34C. It was hot at times. We had a few times some rain showers during the evening or night. This lead to a minimum temperature of 23C last week. A really nice last week og August to end this month.

On the way to Koh Phangan with the Seatran Discovery. The pier is located at Bang Rak.

The Covid situation in Thailand is very stable. There seemed to have been 2 infections last week, the first infections in over 90 days. However, the international borders seem to remain closed for the remainder of this year. Tourism is getting the final nail in the coffin it seems. Too many business, shops, restaurants, hotels, bars and you name it, will not be able to survive that long wait. Especially not smaller businesses.

There's talk of a Phuket travel bubble and retiree winter stay of 270 days. However, you need a 2 week quarantine in your hotel. I don't see that happen for a pretty normal, standard tourist who only has 3 or 4 weeks holiday per year. It looks at the moment as if the Thai authorities are aiming high end and expensive tourism options only.

The last weeks I reported about 7-11 and Family Mart shops being closed on Koh Samui. Selected outlets are also closed during the night time and only open during the day time and early evening hours. Some outlets don't open their advertising front of house lights either. A strange sight indeed.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 24^th August – 30^th August 2020

Haad Salad on Koh Phangan. Just like Koh Samui, nobody on the beach or in town. Beautiful but no tourists. Hotels are closed or only partially open. Sad to see how so many people are losing everything they build up over many years.

The forecast for next week is looking good. Light cloud cover and an occasional shower. Stay safe folks and hope we can meet again in person soon.

Whilst you are here, 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.

There are plenty Thais and foreigners, Westerners or farangs who have a hard time dealing with no income and bills to pay. Unfortunately I'm no exception to this rule. If you like this blog, this is a good time to help out and make a donation. If you can, it's much appreciated! There's a donation button on top of this page or ask me for other options.

Camille

Goodbye to January 2020

Goodbye to January 2020

It's already time to say goodbye to January 2020. The last day of the first month in this new decennial  is here.

This has been a great January. Yes, we had a few showers during the month, but nothing too serious. Most days have seen partially cloudy to sunny skies. In my opinion a much better than average January around the Samui archipelago.

It was also a busy month for me. Firstly I conducted a PADI IDC program on Koh Lanta. I do this in conjunction with PADI 5* IDC center 'Blue Plant Divers'.

Secondly, I participated in two races this month. To clarify this, two half marathons! The first one was in Trang on Sunday 19th January. Here I ran a new Personal best on the half marathon distance. In the rankings I was 5th in the age group 50-59.

A week later I ran another half marathon race at Rajjaphraba dam. My first race in the 60+ age category. With 5 minutes ahead of the second runner in my age group, I won that age group. On top of that I was 15th all over. Certainly happy running times.

Goodbye to January 2020

One day there's nothing and the next day this small statue of a three headed snake popped up next to the road. To be more precise, at the Thanon Bond Kai Tambon. Also known as ghost road. Not sure what this is meant to be though! 

On a different note, it was relatively quiet around Koh Samui this month. Yes, the New year celebrations were busy. However the Chinese New year celebrations were a lot quieter due to the corona virus. It's going to be interesting to see how that pans out. Koh Samui may suffer, just like other popular Chinese tourist destinations by various travel bans.

Thanks for following the blog though! I hope I can welcome you back on a regular base! Enjoy your stay on the island. This about the best time of the year to visit our lovely island.

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. 

If you're done resting or need something else to do, there's plenty of things on offer on and around Koh Samui, you can go snorkeling or diving or take a dive course. 

Join me in a private dive trip with yours sincerely! 

You may also opt for a very special dinner experience at The Thai Experience. Behind closed doors, reservation only and a very enjoyable and well worthwhile way of spending an evening on Samui. Authentic Thai food and a great atmosphere. Can highly recommend this experience. 

Contact me for more detailed information on any of the options mentioned. 

Camille

Welcome to December 2019

Welcome to December 2019

Welcome to December 2019 folks! The last month of this year! 

Typically the first two weeks of this month are not that great. The rainy season can roar it's ugly tail very well in that time frame. On the other hand, the second part of December tends be a lot better in general. The weather should start clearing up. There still may be a few rainy days, but the later we are in December, theoretically, the better the weather should be.

The last couple of years have been fairly classic December months. Real rainy season weather in the first half of the month. A fair to  nice second half of the month.

Welcome to December 2019

View over Bang Rak bay with Big Buddha. Taken from Lai Laem Soi 7, the road to the Six Senses Resort.

The first week of December is looking like a mild rainy season is about to hit. The wind is picking up and most days should have rain. Nothing too hard and it looks like not non stop. Considering we're in early December, not too shabby!

Welcome to December 2019

Malapascua in the Philippines. The day typhoon Kammuri (Tisoy) will make landfall at midnight. We have a strong wind, but the wind changed direction last night. This means that our bay at Thresher Cove Resort is now at the lee side! We should just be fine today. The typhoon is north of us. By the time it makes landfall, it should be upgraded to a hurricane scale 3 though.

Enjoy your time on the island. It's fairly quiet right now, but the closer we get to Christmas and New Year, the busier and crazier it will get.

Enjoy the island and it's neighbours and see you soon.

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. 

If you're done resting or need something else to do, there's plenty of things on offer on and around Koh Samui, you can go snorkeling or diving or take a dive course. 

Join me in a private dive trip with yours sincerely! 

You can also enjoy some of the trips I recommend, like a half day gourmet lunch and snorkeling trip at the Southern part of Koh Samui or a photography trip where you get to see the most photo genetic spots on the island or go for a drinks tasting tour if you like a tipple or two. 

You may also opt for a very special dinner experience at The Thai Experience. Behind closed doors, reservation only and a very enjoyable and well worthwhile way of spending an evening on Samui. Authentic Thai food and a great atmosphere. Can highly recommend this experience. 

Contact me for more detailed information on any of the options mentioned. 

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 9th September – 15th September 2019

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 9^th September – 15^th September 2019

Sunday afternoon, and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 9th September – 15th September 2019.

It's a cloudy afternoon and at 1pm the current temperature is a cool 29C.

This morning I participated in the Samui Festival running event. The 5km race was on my schedule and I came in 21nd all over and 4th in my age group 50-59 years! Despite having a very fast 4'19 pace per km, I was a bit surprised that I didn't fare any better in the rankings. However, having said that, the first 3 in each age category for all distances, received price money. That surely brings out the freaks, so to speak. 

Next week at the Wharf, a charity run, will only see local Samui runners.

There was also a cycling event this morning, which caused a few traffic jams around the ring road! All in all, a great event, well organized and fun to participate in.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 9^th September – 15^th September 2019

Last week we had some hardcore flash floods Monday and Tuesday afternoon. All hell broke loose and the usual hot spots flooded in no time. Above you can see a picture Bang Rak on Tuesday afternoon. Each day, just after an hour or so, the water levels dropped again. No worries there. The next day was also nice, when all the mud turns into dust!

The rest fo the week was surprisingly nice. Partially cloudy to sunny.

Except for last night when it rained again. Yesterday may have seen a shower or two around the island as well.

Maximum temperatures reached 34C. The minimum got stuck at 22C

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 9^th September – 15^th September 2019

Yesterday morning, Saturday, saw the yearly Tha yai event in the temples around Samui. This is at Wat Plai Laem.

For next week we have a forecast of strong wind and tropical showers until Wednesday. Come Thursday it should clear up again nnd we should be able to welcome the sun again.

Hope you will have a grand time if you're on Samui this week! Enjoy what the island has to offer!

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. 

If you're done resting or need something else to do, there's plenty of things on offer on and around Koh Samui, you can go snorkeling or diving or take a dive course. Join me in a private dive trip with yours sincerely! 

 You can also enjoy some of the trips I recommend, like a half day gourmet lunch and snorkeling trip at the Southern part of Koh Samui or a photography trip where you get to see the most photo genetic spots on the island or go for a drinks tasting tour if you like a tipple or two. 

 You may also opt for a very special dinner experience at The Thai Experience. Behind closed doors, reservation only and a very enjoyable and well worthwhile way of spending an evening on Samui. Authentic Thai food and a great atmosphere. Can highly recommend this experience.

 Contact me for more detailed information on any of the options mentioned.

 Camille

Goodbye to June 2019

Goodbye to June 2019

It's almost the end of the month and time to say goodbye to June 2019. Yes, we have one more day to go, but today is as good as any to blog.

The weather during June 2019 was fairly good. Above average I would actually say. The last two weeks strong wind and lots of rain were predicted. However, each week this forecast got pushed back by a week. In return we had plenty of sunshine and warm days. Even days getting close to hot! It's 2pm right now and the current temperature is 34C. 

Much better and a lot less rain compared to an average June. 

Goodbye to June 2019

The newly constructed Nurul Hidayah mosque or Masjid in Bang Rak. It almost looks like a part o a temple or a big house. No towers like you normally see in a Masjid.

It was a good month for running though. 2nd June saw the Bangkok Airways Koh Samui half marathon. I placed 3rd in my age group. The weekend of 15th and 16th June saw respectively the Cancer Care run in Nathon and the Moon trail race on Koh Phangang. In the latter I won my age group.

Now, I was in training for the Samui Festival marathon come 15th September. Unfortunately for me, there will be no full marathon distance year. Half marathon, 10km and 5km races are scheduled.

I'm still in training, but now for a full marathon in Lansaka, near Nakhon Si Thammarat, come 8th September. A week earlier than planned.

Time to look forward to July. It may be slightly wetter and windier compared to June. But, wait, didn't I hear this already for the last two weeks?

Enjoy your time on Koh Samui and do go out and about if you're here!

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. 

If you're done resting or need something else to do, there's plenty of things on offer on and around Koh Samui, you can go snorkeling or diving or take a dive course. 

You can also enjoy some of the trips I recommend, like a half day gourmet lunch and snorkeling trip at the Southern part of Koh Samui or a photography trip where you get to see the most photo genetic spots on the island or go for a drinks tasting tour if you like a tipple or two. 

You may also opt for a very special dinner experience at The Thai Experience. Behind closed doors, reservation only and a very enjoyable and well worthwhile way of spending an evening on Samui. Authentic Thai food and a great atmosphere. Can highly recommend this experience. 

Contact me for more detailed information on any of the options mentioned.

Camille

Goodbye to November 2018

Goodbye to November 2018

The end of a month has arrived and we like to say Goodbye to November 2018.

November is always 'the big one' when it comes down to the weather. It's the month with most rain in the year with a hefty rainy season at times.

This year it has been a fairly mild November though. Yes, we had a couple of days with hard rain. With the accompanying flash floods. But we also had lovely sunny weather and blue skies and partially blue skies.

For a November, the 2018 has been very nice, with no real day or week long rains. It has been a toss up between most rainy and sunny days. I think they balanced each other out this November.

Goodbye to November 2018; Bang Rak beach road during a landing at Samui airport. Just a two months ago, but with similar weather as this November.

Maximum temperature reached 34C but we also had a few isolated days where the Celsius didn't reach 30C and just stayed a few degrees below 30C.

The minimum temperature was 24C but the humidity was very high, some days reaching 100%!

The conclusion is that this November 2018 was a nice and mild November version for Koh Samui! Let's look forward to go into December and hopefully we can carry this relatively mild November weather all the way through December.

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. 

If you're done resting or need something else to do, there's plenty of things on offer on and around Koh Samui, you can go snorkeling or diving or take a dive course. 

You can also enjoy some of the trips I recommend, like a half day gourmet lunch and snorkeling trip at the Southern part of Koh Samui or a photography trip where you get to see the most photo genetic spots on the island or go for a drinks tasting tour if you like a tipple or two. 

You may also opt for a very special dinner experience at The Thai Experience. Behind closed doors, reservation only and a very enjoyable and well worthwhile way of spending an evening on Samui. Authentic Thai food and a great atmosphere. Can highly recommend this experience. 

Contact me for more detailed information on any of the options mentioned. 

If you like to donate to this blog, use this secure link PayPal.Me/CamilleLemmens. 

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18th June – 24th June 2018

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18^th June – 24^th June 2018 

Another Sunday morning, this time in Surat Thani but it's time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18th June – 24th June 2018.

It's nice and sunny over Koh Samui this morning with just a few clouds and a 29C temperature at 9am.

As already mentioned, we are in Surat Thani town this morning, where I participated in a 'Run Against Drugs' super fun run over 6.9km. It's also 29C here in Surat Thani at 9am and we're about to move to Sichon where we will be visiting a temple. There may be a blog coming soon about this fairly dpecial temple.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18th June – 24th June 2018; The Seatran pier with one of the storms coming up last week,

Last week saw a mixed week, with some hefty storms and very strong wind, early in the week. There wasn't so much rain but some very hard wind was blowing over the island and the surrounding ocean.

As of Friday it was back to sunshine and hih humidity and it was 'sticky hot' weather again.

Maximum temperatures last week ranged from 29C to 34C.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18th June – 24th June 2018; Today we will be visiting a temple in Sichon, near Nakhon Si Thammarat. It's famous for the chicken statues that are placed next to the roads, leading to the temple. The statues are about two and a half meters tall and can be found with increasing numbers the nearer you get to the temple. An amazing view and sight, with sometimes clusters of a dozen or two giant chicken statues.

The forecast is looking good for next week, with a nice and relaxed ending of June. Plenty of sunshine and partially clouded skies should be reigning over Koh Samui. Maybe there is an isolated shower during the week, but nothing too serious.

Enjoy your stay on Koh Samui and go out and about and discover the island! The weather will be absolutely right for it next week,

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. If you're done resting or need something else to do, there's plenty of things on offer on and around Koh Samui, you can go snorkeling or diving or take a dive course. You can also enjoy some of the trips I recommend, like a half day gourmet lunch and snorkeling trip at the Southern part of Koh Samui or a photography trip where you get to see the most photo genetic spots on the island or go for a drinks tasting tour if you like a tipple or two.

 You may also opt for a very special dinner experience at The Thai Experience.
Behind closed doors, reservation only and a very enjoyable and well worthwhile way of spending an evening on Samui. Authentic Thai food and a great atmosphere. Can highly recommend this experience.

Contact me for more detailed information on any of the options mentioned.

If you like to donate to this blog, use this secure link PayPal.Me/CamilleLemmens.

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 11th June – 17th June 2018

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 11th June – 17th June 2018 

Sunday afternoon, long slow distance run and afternoon nap done and now it's time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 11th June – 17th June 2018.

We find our selves in the middle of a storm that is raging over Koh Samui and the Southern part of Thailand. Very strong winds have been here since yesterday afternoon and will last all day. Not so much rain though, although a few drops and light showers may be yours during the day. Be aware of and prepared for power cuts. Electricity cables can easily be cut by falling trees or other debris. Last night we had a two hour power cut between midnight and 2pm-ish.

Current temperature is 26C under a cloudy sky.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 11th June – 17th June 2018; Yesterday afternoon this tree was knocked over by the strong winds raging over Koh Samui. This is in Bang Rak side of the Ghost road. I expect more debris on the roads around the island over the next few days. Be careful out there.

Last week saw rainy afternoons or evenings on Monday and Tuesday but except for yesterday, it was dry and partially cloudy and very hot once the sun was out and about. A nice week, 

Maximum temperatures raged between 30C and 35C and it felt much warmer at times.

For the next week we still have very strong winds predicted until Tuesday. Expect some showers as well and especially Tuesday may be a very wet day with plenty of rain. 

The wind will slowly become less strong but there will still be a breeze, until next weekend.

Hope you can still enjoy your stay on Samui if you're on the island during next week.

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. If you're done resting or need something else to do, there's plenty of things on offer on and around Koh Samui, you can go snorkeling or diving or take a dive course. You can also enjoy some of the trips I recommend, like a half day gourmet lunch and snorkeling trip at the Southern part of Koh Samui or a photography trip where you get to see the most photo genetic spots on the island or go for a drinks tasting tour if you like a tipple or two. 

You may also opt for a very special dinner experience at 'The Thai experience'. Behind closed doors, reservation only and a very enjoyable and well worthwhile way of spending an evening on Samui. Authentic Thai food and a great atmosphere. Can highly recommend this experience.

Contact me for more detailed information on any of the options mentioned. 

If you like to donate to this blog, use this secure link PayPal.Me/CamilleLemmens. 

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 26th March –1st April 2018

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 26th March –1st April 2018 

Sunday morning and almost 8am, time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 26th March –1st April 2018.

The sky over Koh Samui is a bit hazy this morning but soon it will be warming up. Current temperature at 8am is 27C on this first April day in 2018.

Right now I'm in the middle of a PADI IDC program on Koh Lanta, where at 8am it's almost perfectly clear with a blue sky and a nice and cool morning temperature of 24C. The last couple of days it has been sizzling hot here during the daytime though!

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 26th March –1st April 2018; View from the top of Big Buddha over Bang Rak bay. This one of the many bells at the platform surrounding Big Buddha. The idea is to pick up one of the wooden sticks and walk around the platform, whilst hitting  each bell with your stick.

Last week was a nice week with plenty of sunshine around Koh Samui and maximum temperatures ranged between 31 and 32C. A nice end of March 2018.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 26th March –1st April 2018; View from Koh Lanta Yai towards the bridge, connecting the two Lanta islands during a sunset.

The forecast for next week predicts a fairly cloudy couple of days for the start of the week but during mid week it will clear up with lots of sunshine. Come next weekend, we may see some rain and the wind picking up a bit.

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. If you're done resting or need something else to do, there's plenty of things on offer on and around Koh Samui, you can go snorkeling or diving or take a dive course. You can also enjoy some of the trips I recommend, like a half day gourmet lunch and snorkeling trip at the Southern part of Koh Samui or a photography trip where you get to see the most photo genetic spots on the island or go for a drinks tasting tour if you like a tipple or two. 

Contact me for more detailed information on any of the options mentioned. 

If you like to donate to this blog, use this secure link PayPal.Me/CamilleLemmens. 

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 5th February –11th February 2018

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 5^th February –11^th February 2018 

Morning run done and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 5th February –11th February 2018.

It's partially cloudy this morning with a kind of a hazy start earlier on. At 10.30am the current temperature is  31C

The nice and enjoyable February weather has started!

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 5th February –11th February 2018; Yesterday's sunset looking out over Bang Rak bay. The picture was taken on the road leading to Big Buddha, a very popular spot during the evenings to enjoy sunsets.

Last week saw a nice and fairly sunny week. It was mostly partially clouded but sometimes it was clear blue skies. The maximum temperatures are agreeable around 30 and 31C. A nice week indeed.

Next week we will see more of the same, however with a chance of rain on Tuesday. Other than the predicted rain, expect some partially cloudy skies and later during the week some nice and blue skies.

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. If you're done resting or need something else to do, there's plenty of things on offer on and around Koh Samui, you can go snorkeling or diving or take a dive course. You can also enjoy some of the trips I recommend, like a half day gourmet lunch and snorkeling trip at the Southern part of Koh Samui or a photography trip where you get to see the most photo genetic spots on the island or go for a drinks tasting tour if you like a tipple or two. 

Contact me for more detailed information on any of the options mentioned. 

If you like to donate to this blog, use this secure link PayPal.Me/CamilleLemmens. 

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 11th September – 17th September, 2017

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 11th September – 17th September, 2017 

It's late Sunday afternoon, and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 11th September – 17th September, 2017. Late in the day but not forgotten!

Today started out fairly cloudy but during the afternoon the sun started to break out a bit and came peeping through the clouds. The temperatures immediately went up a couple of notches. Current temperature at 4pm is 32C

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 11th September – 17th September, 2017; Bang Rak beach road during landing at Samui airport, shortly before 6pm, with the sun setting beautifully over the Gulf of Thailand

Last week saw only two days with some rain and the rest of the week ranged from partially cloudy to fairly sunny. It didn't get too hot, with max temperatures ranging between 30C and 34C. By no means did we have the torrential rain and flooding that happened on Phuket late last week!

From Monday to Thursday I was in Pattaya, visiting some friends. It had been a while since I was there. Pattaya is interesting and has it's pro and cons but for a few days I can enjoy it.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 11th September – 17th September, 2017; Pattaya beach road before noon time. Fairly quiet for traffic but the beach was rather busy.

Next week looks from mid-week to the end of the week might see some rain. Come Thursday and Friday we may see some strong wind and a bit of rain on Wednesday with some more but minor showers towards the weekend.

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. If you're done resting or need something else to do, there's plenty of things on offer on and around Koh Samui, you can go snorkeling or diving or take a dive course. You can also enjoy some of the trips I recommend, like a half day gourmet lunch and snorkeling trip at the Southern part of Koh Samui or a photography trip where you get to see the most photo genetic spots on the island or go for a drinks tasting tour if you like a tipple or two. 

Contact me for more detailed information on any of the options mentioned. 

If you like to donate to this blog, use this secure link PayPal.Me/CamilleLemmens. 

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 31st July – 06th August, 2017

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 31st July – 06th August, 2017

It's Sunday, we're around 10am and it's time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 31st July – 06th August, 2017.

It;s mostly cloudy on Koh Samui with a current temp at 10am of 30C

Yesterday I arrived on Phuket with my wife and our youngest daughter. It rained very hard last night when we woke up around 3am, with a strong wind blowing. Now, around 10am it's partially cloudy and nice again. Current temp at 10am on Kata on Phuket is 29,3C

We went shopping for her shop at Big Buddha and I ran the Bangkok Airways Phuket half marathon with a 5am start. A race in the same series as the Bangkok Airways Koh Samui marathon. Six weeks ago I also ran the half marathon.

I ran a little bit faster compared to the Koh Samui marathon but competition is much stiffer here and with a 1:51'03 time, I came in 53rd of 711 participants and 8th in my age category of 50-59 with 55 participants. Alas, there were only 5 trophies.

This afternoon it's back to Koh Samui and tomorrow I will drive back to Phuket again to start the August 2017 PADI IDC on Phuket.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 31st July – 06th August, 2017; Masjid Nurdud Hidaya or a new Mosque under construction in Bang Rak

Last week saw mostly partially clouded skies overt Koh Samui with a very rare tropical shower thrown in for good measure. Maximum temperatures ranged from 32C to 34C and a lot of times it felt a lot warmer.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 31st July – 06th August, 2017; A Chinese temple at Sapan Hin on Phuket, near the start and finish of the Phuket half marathon that I ran earlier this morning

The forecast for next week is looking good. Cloudy to partially cloudy skies with a rare tropical shower, most likely today or tonight. Towards the end of the week and next weekend the sun might be out and shows off it's presence a bit more.

Enjoy this first  August week of August 2017!

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. If you're done resting or need something else to do, there's plenty of things on offer on and around Koh Samui, you can go snorkeling or diving or take a dive course. You can also enjoy some of the trips I recommend, like a half day gourmet lunch and snorkeling trip at the Southern part of Koh Samui or a photography trip where you get to see the most photo genetic spots on the island or go for a drinks tasting tour if you like a tipple or two. 

Contact me for more detailed information on any of the options mentioned.

If you like to donate to this blog, use this secure link PayPal.Me/CamilleLemmens. 

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 24th April – 30th April, 2017

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 24^th April – 30^th April, 2017

Here's the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 24th April – 30th April, 2017, the last week of this month of April 2017.
We're just past midday today, with a slightly cloudy sky and hot temperatures, current temp right now is 33C

The day started really early, at 3am with a 4am two and a half hour long slow distance run, as part of my 15 week training plan for the up and coming Koh Samui marathon on 25th June 2017. At 3.30am that day you can find me at the start line of this marathon. The race course covers my weekly training runs! A home run indeed.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 24th April – 30th April, 2017; Sunset over Bang Rak bay earlier this week

Last week saw a nice and wet Monday, with surprisingly a bit of rain. Most other days have been sunny, but with partial cloud cover as well. It was sticky hot each day though. Max temp reached 35C last week.

Next week, the first May week looks very promising and very similar to this current last week. Sunny with partial cloudy skies. Get that sun lotion out and enjoy Koh Samui's beaches and atmosphere.

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. If you're done resting or need something else to do, there's plenty of things on offer on and around Koh Samui, you can go snorkeling or diving or take a dive course. You can also enjoy some of the trips I recommend, like a half day gourmet lunch and snorkeling trip at the Southern part of Koh Samui or a photography trip where you get to see the most photo genetic spots on the island or go for a drinks tasting tour if you like a tipple or two. 

Contact me for more detailed information on any of the options mentioned. 

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Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 11th February, 2017

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 11^th February, 2017

Today's weather;

There are some very thin clouds hanging over Koh Samui this early in the morning, but once the sun heats up, I assume that they will evaporate swiftly and a nice and hot day is in the making! Current temp at 7am is 26C

On Kata on Phuket, the current PADI IDC for February 2017 is about the enter it's third already and all this under lovely blue skies and warm days. Phuket is busy, sunny and warm! Current temp at 7am is 26,6C

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 11th February, 2017; View from Big Buddha towards Bang Rak bay. This is one of the bells that hang around the Big Buddha platform, where the statue is. You can get a wooden stick there and walk around the platform and hit each bell with your wooden stick, for good luck

Yesterday saw a lovely day around Koh Samui with sunny skies and it was warm, with a max temp of 32C

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 11th February, 2017; Seen in Kata, Phuket, a shop selling rice in combination with a wooden shack tattoo parlor in the back of the shop, the perfect and logical combination, right?

The forecast for the next seven days hasn't changed that much, between this afternoon and tomorrow morning but plenty of sunshine after that again for the rest of the week, maybe with a partially clouded sky. Enjoy.

Great conditions to enjoy the beach and relax, kick back and do nothing or of you like some activity, go on a dive trip or take a dive course or take a tour, like the half day gourmet picnic and snorkeling trip, a photography trip or a rinks tasting trip. Contact me for more information on any of these activities.

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Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 27th January, 2017

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 27^th January, 2017

Today's weather;

This morning is lovely, with a partially clouded sky and the sun being out and about and most likely ready to dissolve these clouds once it really starts to heat up all around Koh Samui. Be ready for a sunny day, over the oceans surrounding the island, there are hardly any clouds left. Current temp at 7am is 24C

On Koh Lanta we have a lovely blue sky with a few isolated clouds in it and it looks like it will be nice, sunny and warm here. Similar to yesterday morning, but than we had some rain and cloudy skies during the afternoon. Current temp at 7am is 23C

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 27th January, 2017; Picture and all rights by Deano Bryant

Bang Rak last night, shortly before 2am when a massive storm passed over Koh Samui. This could well have been the very last serious hard rain for this rainy or monsoon season, since this morning the sun is out and about and should stay there for the next seven days

Yesterday saw a lot more and harder rain than was expected or forecast around Koh Samui and it caused a few minor flash floods around the island, at the usual hot spots, however without disrupting the traffic flow. 

Last night around 2am there was a big storm moving over the island with some very hard rain, but this could well have been the last hard rain of this monsoon season, things are getting better as of now! Max temp reached 28C

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 27th January, 2017; Morning rises over Koh Lanta at Ban Saladan, with a nice view over the klong or river between the two Lanta islands with the new bridge in the background

The forecast for the next seven days is looking really good and nice. Plenty of open skies with sometimes a partially cloudy sky and lots of sunshine. It looks like the monsoon is over and done with for this season and we finally can get the sun lotion out again. Enjoy the warmth and the sun. 

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Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 18th January, 2017

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 18^th January, 2017

Today's weather;

It's partially cloudy, surprisingly, this morning over the Plai Laem and East coast of Koh Samui, after some very hard rain early morning around 4am. A nice sunrise can be seen currently but there's a very strong wind blowing. The forecast for today does predict rain tough but not as much as originally was predicted. Be prepared for some showers today but all roads should remain passable. Current temp at 7am is 27C

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 18th January, 2017; Bang Rak bay yesterday morning, grey, cloudy and wet but planes still coming in and taking off all day yesterday, Samui airport was in full swing all day long

Yesterday saw a very wet morning with a constant drizzle or light rain the whole morning but the afternoon was still cloudy but mostly dry. The whole day all roads remained passable and no real flash floods occurred. There was a very loud and hard thunder storm at around 11pm though. All in all the rain that came down yesterday was not anywhere near the amount that was predicted. Max temp reached 28C

The forecast for the next seven days remained mostly unchanged. All days should have various amounts of rain during the day and night but also dry spells should be in the mix but not much sunshine is expected.

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The first sunshine is back over Koh Samui again!

The first sunshine is back over Koh Samui again!

The first sunshine is back over Koh Samui again! The clouds opened up this morning after a night and early morning of hard rain, but not in the way we're used to. Nope, they opened up and let the sun shine through again.

The first sunshine is back over Koh Samui again!; Big Buddha basking in the sunshine again

Supposedly it's not completely over yet, today may come back and bite us in the tail end. Apparently hard rain is predicted for the early evening until around midnight but after that it really should be over with currently no rain being predicted for tomorrow and the sun is about to break through each day including next weekend.

The first sunshine is back over Koh Samui again!; The direct road to our house in Plai Laem was still being partially flooded but passable with a partial blue sky on top of it. About an hour later the floods had more or less cleared

A lot of the flooded areas have the water recede or are already clear of water. The Chaweng roundabout is cleared, at the Bophud traffic lights it's clear now, all the way back to Anantara resort and the rod to Nathon was already accessible since yesterday. Slowly but surely things are clearing up and there are just a few roads left which are flooded, with the water receding however,

The first sunshine is back over Koh Samui again!; Bang Rak bay now with blue skies for a change

It's time fr the weather to change, at last and bring on the sun again. It will still take a few days ti get things back to normal. There will be run off water coming down from the mountains for at least one more week, which may cause very local floods and the beach will take also a few days to a week to get up to scratch again. Lots of debris may need to be cleared and the water is brown and dirty at the moment, with possible big waves. This all needs to settle first and may easily take a week or so.
Soon the day trips boats may go out again, maybe tomorrow already. For snorkeling and diving, give it also a few days to a week for the water to clear up and let the visibility improve.
Enjoy folks, it seems that at last it's over!

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Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 8th January, 2017

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 8^th January, 2017

Today's weather;

A later than usual update but all is fine with me. It's Sunday morning and that usually means long morning runs for me and today was no different, except today I couldn't start until 6am, it's too dangerous to run in the dark under these conditions. I managed 21km in around one hour and 54 minutes, which considering the circumstances is really good. I ran yesterday as well and about 20 to 25% of the roads were ankle deep with water, today only three small sections were ankle deep. There was still a lot of water on the road, but nothing more than foot deep and a lot of floods have receded and/or disappeared. 

This morning saw a range from no rain, to drizzle to light rain changing positions all the time around Koh Samui. The hard and torrential rain seems to have gone.

The airport is up and running with planes taking off and landing all the time, so hopefully they can take care of their back log.

It seems the January 2017 floods are on their last legs. It's not over yet but it's slowing down however one more batch of hard rain is still predicted for this morning. We'll see how that pans out. Current temp at 9am is 25C

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 8th January, 2017; Bang Rak bay this morning, still a grey and cloudy sky but not that much rain anymore and the water doesn't have that brown color anymore. Things are slowly on the upside again.

Yesterday saw rain almost all day long but it was a lot lighter rain and we had many rain breaks as well. Still, a lot of roads were still flooded, like at the Chaweng lake and roundabout, at the area where the one way systems starts and around Centara Grand Beach resort. At the Bophud traffic lights it was also still full on flood. Many other areas saw some easing up during the afternoon. Max temp reached 26C

The forecast keeps pushing back that end of the rain. Now it seems that Monday will have light amounts of rain and the cloud cover is about to break open come Wednesday. After that it looks really good into next weekend with plenty of sunshine. Who knows!

Just keep hanging in there, today may see one more time some hard rain and tonight some hard wind but it may well be the end of this rain period.

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Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 6th January, 2017

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 6th January, 2017

Today's weather;

Good morning from a wet and soggy Koh Samui. Yesterday's floods got a lot of attention in local and some international media as well.

It has rained all night long, not hard, but a constant drizzle and possible with some hard showers thrown in for good measure. At this moment it's hard to tell how the flash floods are doing around the island. The road near our house is open, after it was closed down for a few hours yesterday, and has just a little bit of flood water and can easily be passed.

The wind is still forceful and blowing hard at times. All small boats trips have been cancelled but the (Seatran) ferries between Koh Tao-Koh Phangan-Koh Samui are still running at 10am and 1pm

There is currently a drizzle but more and harder rain is expected today, although not as much as yesterday. Enough though to make venturing out of your house not very recommendable if there's no need to go outside, or go too far. Having said that, Koh Samui is safe, as long as you don't do any silly things. Be careful and aware of your surroundings. 

The airport still has no activities but the ferries to the mainland should be running. Current temp at 7am is 25C

The floods caused all kinds of problems, small or bigger. Here's a scene around the corner of our house in Plai Laem, moments after the closed road was opened up again, during a lull in the rain and the water receded very quickly, when a car got stuck in little sand bank. Bystanders were there to give a helping hand and within a few minutes the car became mobile again. A blue BMW was not so lucky and got stuck in the middle of the flooded road for several hour and it took another couple of hours before it was towed away.

Yesterday saw one of Koh Samui's worst flooded days, although last month in early December 2016 and November 2010 had it in them as well. There was mayhem all around the island, the road between the Bophud traffic lights and Nathon was closed down and the airport didn't see much airplane movement at all all day long. The schools of our children were closed yesterday.

The mainland got hit worse though, highway bridges collapsed and the trains can't go any further South than in Nakhon Si Thammarat. The East coast and the Gulf of Thailand have been hit badly, worse than the West coast.

Max temp reached 27C

Bang Rak bay. Dark clouds and murky and muddy water all day long combined with a strong wind.

The forecast predicts plenty of rain for today and also rain over the weekend, but each day having less rain compared to the previous day and the wind is dropping off, predicted to have disappeared come Thursday. 

Come Monday it should be dry again and possibly the sun may peak through.

Just hold on one more day, the weather situation seems to be improving as of tomorrow.

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