Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 6^th July – 12^th July 2020

Sunday morning and here we are with the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 6th July – 12th July 2020.

Have done my first longish run again, after a bit more than a month having struggled with an injury. Today's 11km felt good. Especially after a full week of running.

It's 30C and slightly overcast this morning at 11am. Occasionally the sun peaks out. Nice and cool-ish.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 6^th July – 12^th July 2020

Last week school started for all of our children again, This is the school for our youngest. It's her first year in the 'big' school. Very conscientious social distancing rules are in place. Firstly, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer. Secondly, get your temperature checked. Thirdly, get a sticker, stating you've done the two previous steps. Last but not least, chairs are set up with 1.5 meters distance to each side. School classes are halved, one week school, one week off. Face masks are mandatory. 

Last week saw a a fairly typical week for a July around Koh Samui. Firstly, only a little bit of rain. Secondly, plenty of partially clouded skies. Last but not least, some hot afternoons as well, with the sun breaking through. The maximum temperature last week did hit 35C in the beginning of this week. The rest of the week saw temperatures reaching 32C and 33C on a regular base. The minimum temperature dropped on a regular base to 23C. Mostly it was 24 or 25C.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 6^th July – 12^th July 2020

Last week diving at Sail Rock. On the way in a speedboat. Koh Phangan's coast line is in the back ground.

For the forecast of this week, expect some tropical showers. Starting today. The wind might pick up this afternoon but drop again for the rest of the week. Another typical July week seems to be in the making.

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.

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.

Camille

Welcome to July 2020

Here we are, 1st July and it's a warm welcome to July 2020. It's partially cloudy and the sun is playing around. It's warming up at 9.30am with a 31C temperature.

Typically July brings plenty of hard wind. Moreover, this is accompanied by plenty of rainy days. Tropical shower galore! During a Koh Samui July, half or slightly more days during this month may have these tropical showers. Next week looks very dry though.Later in the month it may catch up with us.

Due to Covid19, there will be extra Songkran holidays in July. However, most importantly, Songkran is not to be celebrated! That's a very unique situation in Thailand. Firstly, Songkran was postponed from April to July. Secondly, now it's completely forbidden to celebrate That new year, this year!

Welcome to July 2020

A new building is being completed at Wat Bophud. It's a school building. However, I'm not quote sure what kind of school. Possibly a school for monks. It's a big building though. It's located near the entrance.

Looking forward seeing you out here again. Just nit sure right now when that will be. As things look like right now, international arrivals are probably not likely until September or October. Hang in there, we wish you were here!

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.

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.

Camille

Goodbye to June 2020

Alas, it's the last day of this month and we say goodbye to June 2020. The last two weeks have been fairly typical for a Koh Samui June. Plenty of tropical showers. However, there are also sunny days with mostly partially cloudy skies. No surprise, after all, June is known for it's mild rainy season weather.

Covid19 still makes a big impression on the island. Firstly, many empty shops are up for rent. Secondly, lots of people went back to their homes. It's cheaper there, no rent to pay and possibly you can grow some vegetables and/or fruit. International travel is not in the immediate cards, so no tourists spending any money. Hotels are allowed to open. However, the question rises, for whom?
Domestic travel is the main focus at the moment. Most restrictions have been lifted. Nonetheless, the emergency decree is still in place. The government seems to fear the possibility of demonstrations. This is one way of prohibiting them.

Big events are also a 'no go'. No races to run for me. Travel is possible though, within the country. By car, plane or boat. All services and routes seem to be operating.

Goodbye to June 2020

Wat Bophud has these very colorful and nice statues. Go and have a look, when you face the big sitting monk on the boat, they're on the right hand side.

This week, the roads can get a bit busier. The Thai schools start again. Lots of children that will need to go to school. By motorbike or by car.

Yesterday I completed a PADI IDC. A rather unique set up for this one! First we completed presentations online. After that, we met on Koh Samui and I conducted the live part. This all in conjunction with PADI 5* IDC Center 'Sea Dragon' in Khao Lak! the 2nd and 3rd July will their PADI IE, the examination. Soon we should have 3 brand new instructors on the island!

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.

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.

Camille

Welcome to November 2019

Welcome to November 2019

Day one of a new month and we say a warm Welcome to November 2019! We need that warm welcome! November means for Koh Samui's the rainy season is here! 

Our rainy seasons kind of runs from mid-November through to mid-December. Very occasionally we have a nice and dry rainy season, but don't bet on it.

More typically it may rain fro days on an end with all the fun that comes or goes along with it. Flash floods, flooded roads and water just about everywhere. Your laundry can't get dry and become moldy. The fun just doesn't stop.

Many times, small boats and vessels can't go out because the waves are too high. It's all about to happen soon. 

Right now however, around 10am it's partially cloudy and the sun has been in and out behind the clouds. With a nice and cool 28C, it's great. However, towards next weekend, the rain might start showing up.

Welcome to November 2019

The big statue of a monk at Wat Bophud. This is Luang Pu Thuat. He was born in 1582 (2125 BE) and died 1682 (2225 BE) in Ayer Kala, Lenggong, Perak, Malaysia. He is a revered Buddhist monk who lived in Siam. He is said to have performed miracles. All over Southern Thailand you can find temples with massive statues of him. This is our Samui one. Many provinces have one or more big statues of this monk.

If you find yourself on Koh Samui during November, I hope you will still be able to enjoy your time here. Hopefully this rainy season isn't going to be too bad. Let's cross our fingers 

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

6th Mad Hatter or Run to Give race at the Wharf on 22nd September 2019

6th Mad Hatter or Run to Give race at the Wharf on 22nd September 2019

It's a bit late but here's to the 6th Mad Hatter or Run to Give race at the Wharf on 22nd September 2019.

The distances on offer are 2km, 5km and a 10km race. The application fee is 450.-THB. For this you get a BIB and a T-shirt. Trophies for the first 3 places in each age category. Hurry up since they're almost sold out. 

There's are also prices for wearing the best hat. Hence this race on Koh Samui is also known as the Mad hatter run.

It's always a lot fun to participate in this race. A well organized race and they have lots of tombola prices. Well worth your time and effort.

The only time I couldn't make was in 2016. As an alternative I ran the Phuket version at Bang Wad Dam.

This run is held at various cities throughout Thailand. The Marriott hotels organize it. On Koh Samui that are the 'W', 'Renaissance', 'Le Meridien', 'Sheraton', 'Ritz-Carlton' and the 'Vana Belle Resort'.

This year I'm just coming back from an injury. As a result it will be a real challenge to get a podium spot in my age category of 50-59 for the 10km race. It is only my second time that I participate in the 10km race on Koh Samui. The fist was back in 2014 during the first edition. I should run a lo faster compared to my result back than.

6th Mad Hatter or Run to Give race at the Wharf on 22nd September 2019

Looking forward to be racing again. Looking forward seeing many friendly faces at the start line of the various distances. If you see me, don't be shy and say hi!

See you at the Wharf.

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

Welcome to July 2019

Welcome to July 2019

It's already en days overdue but it is time to say welcome to July 2019. It is not your typical July so far though. Way too much sunshine and not enough rain and hard wind. It's sunny outside right now at 2pm with a current temperature of 34C.

Typical for July is plenty of overcast and showers with hard wind here and there. Change until the middle of the month is not likely. More sunny skies are in the making. 

Welcome to July 2019

Ongoing road construction at the traffic lights near Fisherman's Village. It's been a mess. For months. However, slowly things are progressing and three lanes of concrete have been laid down. There's still plenty to take care of. Foot paths, lights, you name it.It's been dusty, Still is. Can't wait for all the road construction at this part of the island is over and the dust settles. It lasted long enough. The result looks promising though. We just need to hang in for just a few more months.

Best thing to do is to lay back and enjoy the weather as long as it lasts in this shape for the remainder of the month. It is still fairly quiet around the island, another reason to enjoy. Next month should be a lot more busy.

Don't forget to go out and about when you're on the 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. 

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; 15th April 2019 – 21st April 2019

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 15th April 2019 – 21st April 2019

Another Sunday morning, another long slow distance run in the bag and another Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 15th April 2019 – 21st April 2019.

In case you missed it, it's steaming hot at the moment in Thailand. This morning it's already 31C around Koh Samui but it feels like it's in the lower forties. 

Right now I'm still on Koh Lanta for at least another week. It's been very hot here as well. Even during the early mornings, which are usually rather cool here. During last week we had one tropical shower here, last Sunday evening, the day I arrived on the island.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 15th April 2019 – 21st April 2019

Sweets at display during the recent temple party last month at Bophud temple. The bamboo is filled with coconuts sweetened rice.

Last week it was very hot around Koh Samui. Maximum temperatures reached 36C but it felt much hotter. There was hardly any respite, except a rare tropical thunderstorm yesterday at some parts of the island. Minimum temperatures didn't drop below 28C at night.

The islands and the South in general are however still not as hot as Central and Northern Thailand where the quicksilver reached well over 40C.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 15th April 2019 – 21st April 2019

A southbound view from the most northern point in Ban Saladan on Koh Lanta. This is the main street at the end of the season. Almost like a ghost town. Many places are already closed or start closing down.

Next week more hot weather is ours to be! From Tuesday on though, it may a bit more cloudy. A tropical thunderstorm or shower is very welcome and may occasionally occur.

Enjoy your time on the island and make sure to use coral reef friendly sunscreen.

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

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update;11th March 2019 – 17th March 2019

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update;11^th March 2019 – 17^th March 2019

Sunday morning with another long slow distance run done and dusted and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update;11th March 2019 – 17th March 2019.

We're entering now the seventh week without rain. It's been hot again. Today will be no different, we have a nice and blue sky shaping up. Current temperature at 9am is 29C but it already feels much warmer.

Last week has been warm again. Maximum temperatures reached 34C and minimums were around 25C. 

Due to the general heat, I typically run very early, sometimes even in the dark, to beat the heat. I can feel the average temperature rising each week. My running watch also notes the slow but steady temperature increase. Week after week.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update;11^th March 2019 – 17^th March 2019

Temple party in Bophud. No temple party in Thailand will be complete without lots of food. Loads of vendors are selling their respective meals on this temple party.

Not much change in the forecast for next week. Very unlikely to see some rain and mainly blue skies with some occasional partially cloudy days. The temperatures will keep rising, slowly but steadily. Enjoy your stay on the island and go out and about. Be active and have a look around what Koh Samui has to offer. Plenty of hidden gems in the forms of temples, small beaches and plenty of obvious and more touristy attractions and sights.

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 October and welcome to November 2018

Goodbye to October and welcome to November 2018

It's the first of November and here we go with a Goodbye to October and welcome to November 2018.

October was what I expected from it and a little bit better! The rainy did not start during October but many a day had some rain. The closer we got to November, the more often there was rain during some part of the day. As already mentioned before, no rainy season rain with rain all day long, except for one or two days.

Overall that means that it was a fairly average October, plenty of sunshine to be enjoyed and the amount of rain that can be expected during this of the year.

There was the Skal Samui 10 mile run, my sisters sun visited, the family went to Hat Yai and Trang and the last week of the month I found myself in Khao Lak teaching a PADI IDC. Busy days!

maximum temperature reached 34C a few times and the coolest it got was around 26C during the early mornings .

Goodbye to October and welcome to November 2018; Sunset at Fisherman's Village from the always lovely Juzza Pizza restaurant. Great food and great views with sunsets.

November is usually the wettest month on Samui. This is when we sooner or later have our rainy season. Meaning, it can rain 24 hours per day for a couple of days in a row, Roads flood, power cuts are a plenty and you just can't wait until the month is over.

This usually holds on until around mid December. On very rare occasions, November is nice, but in general; expect rain and lots of it.

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

Welcome to October 2018

Welcome to October 2018

We're already three days into the new and it's high time to say Welcome to October 2018. The first day of this new was still nice and sunny. However, yesterday and today have been mostly wet and grey. Plenty of showers with an occasional glimpse of the sun during the mornings. At 11am it's 28C and cloudy.

This may hold on until after the weekend when it hopefully clears up a bit.

October in general around Koh Samui can be a mixed bag. In the beginning of the month it still may be nice and sunny. However, later on during the month, the closer we get towards November and the rainy season, it may get wetter and wetter.

Welcome to October 2018; A brand new copy of a fisherman's boat, in concrete, has been recently unveiled in Fisherman's Village. It's in the middle of the village and hard to miss.

Come Sunday 21st October, there will be the Skal Koh Samui 10 mile run and a 2 mile obstacle course. This will all be happening down in Baan Namuang. You can sign up online or a few selected hotels.

If you're on Koh Samui during October, I hope you will enjoy your stay and find what you're looking for.

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; 30th July – 5th August 2018

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 30^th July – 5^th August 2018 

It's late in the evening and with being busy at work, I almost forgot it but it's Sunday and time for Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 30th July – 5th August 2018.

No running today, but I hope to start that again tomorrow. Instead I have been diving at Panagsama beach near Moalboal on Cebu island in the Philippines. See a picture below.

On Koh Samui it was cloudy today with some rain showers and a max temperature of 33C. Now in the evening at 9.30pm it's 28C.

In Moalboal in the Philippines we're part of the yearly monsoon and the last 3 days it was cloudy, windy and at times with rain. Maximum temperature today reached 29C.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 30th July – 5th August 2018; The sitting monk statue at Wat Bophud or Wat Bo Phuttaram, during the evening.

Last week some a mix of partially cloudy days. Sometimes it stayed dry and sometimes there were some showers. A few times the wind played up a bit as well. Maximum temperatures ranged between 33C during the daytime and 25C at night.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 30th July – 5th August 2018; A clown frog fish as spotted yesterday. This was found on the house reef of PADI 5* IDC center 'Neptune Diving Adventures' at Panagsama beach, near Moalboal in the Philippines.

For next week there's still lots of cloud cover predicted an it looks like a lot of tropical showers. The wind may also be picking up in speed and power, until Wednesday. Mostly during the night or the early morning though.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 30th July – 5th August 2018; A view on Panagsama beach from the ocean. This is near Moalboal on Cebu island in the Philippines

If you find yourself on Koh Samui during next week, don't forget to check out some of my recommendations, listed below. In general, do enjoy your time 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.

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

Camille

Welcome to August 2018

Welcome to August 2018

It's a new day, it's a new dawn, it's a new life, ah, well, it's for sure a new month so Welcome to August 2018.

The last three versions of August were not what you expect in August. They were windy and had lots of rain. Four years ago it was more like, nice and sunny.

Let's hope this years version is a good one although the start is not promising. Strong wind with plenty of rain is predicted.

This morning looks glorious though, with the sun on the rise and no clouds around. At 6.30am it's 25C, nice and cool. Be ready for a hot one though and get that sun lotion out. 

Welcome to August 2018; During the recent temple party at Wat Bo Phuttharam or the Bophud temple at the traffic lights near Fisherman's Village, the new, small statues had been rearranged and are now in front of the big sitting monk statue.

August is a typical high season month for Koh Samui, with all the European countries having holidays. It will be busy all around so let's hope for more sunshine!

There are no big events happening that I know of, this month. In a weeks time I will be back home, from the Philippines and come 26th August, I will run the Khanom half marathon. Khanom is directly opposite Koh Samui, on the mainland.

Enjoy your stay on Koh Samui this month and fon't hesitate to check out the trips I offe or the dinner option with the Thai Experience.

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

Goodbye to July 2018

Goodbye to July 2018

It's the last day of this month and a good moment to say Goodbye to July 2018.

Like the previous five years, there was plenty of tropical showers and a few thunderstorms. Some 18 days in this July saw rain, with a few days topping 40mm. 

There was also plenty of wind, at times even very hard wind and for a couple of days we had a bit of a storm going over the island. The temperatures reached a maximum of 34C and a minimum of 25C during this recent month.

All in all a fairly typical July. Having aid that, there were also sunny days and once the sun was out, it got warm to hot fairly quickly.

This morning there's cloud cover over the island and the current temperature at 6am is 28C. It looks more likely for a small and short shower to happen than the sun to come out today.

Goodbye to July 2018; Very old Buddhist amulets on display at Wat Bo Puttharam, near Fisherman's Village. The display can be found inside the ship look alike building with the big statue of the monk.

Now that this month is almost over, it's time to look forward and meet and greet August! Hope you come and visit us on Koh Samui and you will enjoy your time on the 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. 

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; 25th June – 1st July 2018

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 25th June – 1st July 2018 

It's Sunday morning and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 25th June – 1st July 2018. Coming live from Don Sak, the village where the ferries from and to Koh Samui arrive and depart. The reason we are here is a running event, the Don Sak hospital half marathon. No real surprise there!

It's partially cloudy over Koh Samui with a current temperature of 29C at 11am. Expect possibly some rain during the late afternoon or early evening.

In Don Sak it's very similar, although not too many clouds are out and about here. Similar temperature as on Koh Samui in Don Sak.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 25th June – 1st July 2018; New statues can be enjoyed at Wat Bophud or Wat Bo Phuttaram, near Fisherman's Village.

Last week saw a fairly good week with two days of evening and night showers. Maximum temperatures reached around 33C

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 25th June – 1st July 2018; For the first time ever, my wife and I visited the chedi looking out over Don Sak. We always saw it looking out over the ocean when we came in with the Don Sak bound ferries. Yesterday we finally had time to give it a visit. Some great views can be enjoyed here.

Next week is not looking too great, every day may have some afternoon showers with a fair bit of wind. The sun may be out during the daytime though. Come next Friday, we may have three days of quite a bit of rain and fairly strong winds, so it's worthwhile keeping a finger on the pulse and see how this develops.

When on Samui, I do hope you will still have an enjoyable time!

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

Goodbye to June 2018

Goodbye to June 2018

The last day of the month has arrived and it's time to say 'Goodbye to June 2018'. 

The weather was rather typical for June. Some very 'sticky' hot days, with a high humidity but also plenty of days with showers. Mostly typical tropical showers, which can be fierce but in general are short.

There was a few days though where we had a real storm at our hands, with very strong winds and a fair bit of rain but not too much. It was nice with cool morning temperatures and when the sky was cloudy, the temperatures were also very agreeable.

Not always the best weather if you're visiting the island as a tourist but I enjoyed it and probably with me, a few more locals did as as well.

June is also a fairly quiet month, with rather fewer tourists than usual.

Goodbye to June 2018; There are new statues placed in front of the massive sitting monk statue at Wat Bophdud or Bo Phuttharam, as the official name goes. The Temple has been doing well financially it seems, since after the construction of this statue had been completed, a couple of new structures have been build and are in the process of being build at the temple grounds.

There were two running events on the calendar last month, the 11th Cancer Care run and the Bangkok Air Boutique series half marathon. I participated in both events and managed to place second in my age category during the half marathon event and 14th all over out of around 300 participants.

July is coming up though and the sky is blue today! Let's hope we can carry that a long way in to July!

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; 23rd April –29th April 2018

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 23^rd April –29^th April 2018 

Sunday morning on Koh Samui and it's the start of a nice and cool day and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 23rd April –29th April 2018 . The long run was done yesterday, so bring on Sunday.

It's cloudy over Koh Samui and this morning saw already some light rain, with a few more times some more light rain to follow. It actually just started again right now. Current temperature at 9am is a cool 26C

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 23rd April –29th April 2018; Wat Phuttaram near Fisherman's Village has also started to build a new building to accommodate the locals when they attend a ceremony and some home made cooking needs to be done.

Last week saw a very hot week again, until Friday, when at last some rain started to come down and things slowly cooled off. Yesterday, Saturday, saw plenty of rain almost all day long. Until Thursday it was too hot, in my opinion. Maximum temperatures ranged from 30 (yesterday) to 35C but it felt so much hotter at times. I do enjoy the current rain and cooler temperatures.

The forecast for next week predicts some more rain until Tuesday after which it should clear up and the sun might pop out again. Over next weekend there may be another shower or two. Don't be surprised though, if the rain keeps on over the course of next week.

Many parts in Central Thailand (Bangkok, Pattaya area) also have rain, and lots more than we have down here on our 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. 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

Goodbye to March 2018

Goodbye to March 2018

The last day of March 2018 and time to say Goodbye to March 2018.

Around Koh Samui it's looking like another nice March day is in the making with a partially cloudy sky and the sun heating up. Current temperature at 7.30am is 27C but it's heating up fast.

This month has been a great month for the weather around Koh Samui with with maximum temperatures ranging between 30 and 32C but at times it felt a lot warmer! There were only 5 days with some showers and the rest saw sunshine. A good March this 2018 was. 

This in total contrast we has 7 years ago when we had very untypical floods for this time of the year.

The heat is not going to ease up, April will be upon us in full power very soon with a lot more sunshine and hot temperatures.

Goodbye to March 2018; The temple in Bophud at the traffic lights, with it's sitting monk in a ship.

For me personally it was a very busy month and I only spent 4 days on Samui. I had back to back IDC programs towards the end of February and start of March in Khao Lak and Phuket and now I'm in the middle of a program on Koh Lanta.

There were also of races this months for me, in Takua Pa, on Phuket and last weekend the Koh Samui Midnight Run. A very busy and active month indeed.

April is about to start and hopefully I will be spending more time at home next month and be able to celebrate Songkran or the Thai new year at home, come 13th April

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; 18th September – 24th September, 2017

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18^th September – 24^th September, 2017 

It's Sunday afternoon, just past noon and that means it's time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18th September – 24th September, 2017.

Today it has been mostly cloudy which is accompanied by a very agreeable 28.6 temperature around noon.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18th September – 24th September, 2017; Curry pastes at the market in Plai Laem. Plenty of options, tastes and colors available.

Last week saw a nice week, with partially clouded skies and two days with some rain. At times there was a strong wind, towards the end of the week. Max temperatures ranged between 29C on Friday and 34C on Tuesday.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18th September – 24th September, 2017; Group picture of the runners and children that benefited from the'North to South' charity run, which I participated in yesterday. 32km from Aryaburi in the North of the island all the way down to Laem Sor Pagoda in the South of the island in 3 hours and 13 minutes. The six runners managed to get 55,000.-THB together for the underprivileged children, for their new accommodation.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18th September – 24th September, 2017; Today was the yearly 'Run to Give', aka as the 'Mad Hatter' run at The Wharf in Fisherman's Village. After yesterday's 32km charity run I was happy to participate in a shorter run. Advertised as a 5km race, we ended up running 4.17km and I managed this in 18'30 and ended up as 9th all over and 3rd in my age category 40+

The forecast for next week a strong wind blowing in until tomorrow and fading out by Wednesday, accompanied by some tropical showers. Come Thursday we may be able to enjoy a bit more sun although the skies over Koh Samui will be mostly partially cloudy. Not great but nice weather for this time of the year.

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

4th Mad hatter run Sunday 24th September at 'The Wharf'

4th Mad hatter run Sunday 24th September at 'The Wharf'

The 4th Mad hatter run Sunday 24th September at 'The Wharf' is coming up next month. There are three different distances on offer; 2,5 and 10km, each distance with start and finish at 'The Wharf'.

This is a race event organised by the Marriott Hotels, on Koh Samui being the Vana Bell, A Luxury Collection, the Sheraton Samui Resort, the W Koh Samui, Le Meridien Koh Samui Resort & Spa and the Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa. It's held at the same day all over Thailand, where there are Marriott hotels.

The first two years I was able to participate on Koh Samui's event but last year the event was postponed due to the passing away of King Bhumibol, and it was rescheduled in November. Last year I managed to participate in the Phuket event.

This year I may not be able to participate at all, since I may be on Koh Phangan. Nonetheless, this shouldn't stop any of you in participating!

 4th Mad hatter run Sunday 24th September at 'The Wharf'

Here's the lowdown;

All revenue after expenses to support New Cafeterias Construction and Extension for Ban Haad Ngam School

รายได้หลังจากหักค่าใช้จ่ายนำมาสมทบทุนต่อเติมอาคารโรงอาหารให้กับโรงเรียนบ้านหาดงาม อ.เกาะสมุย จ.สุราษฎร์ธานี

Sunday, 24 September 2017

At The Wharf Samui

Koh Samui, Thailand

Starting Point: The Wharf Samui, 

All runner at starting point: 05.30 hrs.

First Race: 06.10 hrs

จุดเริ่มต้น ณ เดอะ วอร์ฟ สมุย 

นักวิ่งทุกคนพร้อมกันที่จุดเริ่มต้น 

เวลา 5 นาฬิกา 30 นาที

ปล่อยตัวรุ่นแรก เวลา 6 นาฬิกา 10 นาที

Application Fee:

Adult/ผู้ใหญ่: 350 Baht

Child/เด็ก: 250 Baht

(12 years old & below/อายุ 12 ปี และต่ำกว่า)

Prizes &Souvenirs

Mini Marathon Winning Trophy for 1st to 3rd place for all ages and genders for categories 5 km and 10 km

ถ้ายรางวัลสำหรับผู้ชนะอันดับ 1-3 สำหรับการวิ่งระยะทาง 5 กิโลเมตร และ 10 กิโลเมตร ทั้งผู้ชายและผู้หญิง และ ทุกกลุ่มอายุ

Souvenir medal for the first 100 persons who reached the finished line from each category

เหรียญที่ระลึก สำหรับผู้ที่เข้าเส้นชัย 100 ท่านแรกของทุกประเภทการวิ่ง และทุกกลุ่มอายุ

Marathon running T-Shirt for all participants

เสื้อวิ่งมาราธอน สำหรับผู้เข้าร่วมการแข่งขันทุกท่านที่ลงทะเบียน

Special prizes draw (only for adult applicants) from sponsors

จับรางวัลพิเศษจากหางบัตร (สงวนสิทธิ์สำหรับรุ่นผู้ใหญ่

เท่านั้น) เพื่อลุ้นรับของรางวัลจากผู้สนับสนุนมากมาย

4th Mad hatter run Sunday 24th September at 'The Wharf'

Hope you will make it out to the Wharf come Sunday 24th September and enjoy a nice early morning run!

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

The next Samui Green Market will be on 2nd July

The next Samui Green Market will be on 2nd July 

The next Samui Green Market will be on 2nd July at Elysia Boutique Resort in Fisherman's Village between 3 and 7pm.

As always it's all about promoting locally grown, sourced, crafted and brewed products. I love the various and different breads on sale, but there is a lot more on offer than just bread and a lot of the products and food on offer are organic.

Many different products, a lot of them food related will be on sale. French cheeses, products from Sweet Sisters and a few hotels have food related options for sale. Also not to forget is the Elysia itself, that usually sells some lovely food to eat during the Green Market.

The next Samui Green Market will be on 2nd July 

There is always some live music available and in general there's a nice atmosphere and some options for children to play around as well.

The next Samui Green Market will be on 2nd July 

Hope you can find the time and interest to join come Sunday 2nd July and support local produce. Looking forward seeing you at the Elysia Boutique Resort !

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