Welcome to March 2020

Welcome to March 2020

March is a great month to visit Koh Samui and it surrounding islands. Typically the nice February weather continues into March. Maybe a few days with some rain, but no harm done! Lots of sunshine should be yours during this month. 

Especially now, with the Covid-19 virus, it feels like you have the whole island to yourself. Come and enjoy the quiet but still lovely beaches.

Welcome to March 2020

The Intercontinental hotel in Baan Taling Ngaam. This is in the quirt south-western corner of the island. One of the longest standing five start resorts on the island and still going strong. Luxury and leisurely lifestyle. It doesn't come cheap though! The picture has been taken on their pier. Asia’s longest over water wedding aisle with 140 meters long. In general, Baan Taling Ngaam is a very nice part of the island though. Certainly not as overdeveloped as the northern and eastern parts of Koh Samui. Beautiful scenery and a few things well worth visiting are in this part of the island.

Right now no events have been scheduled that are likely to be cancelled on Koh Samui. All walking street events are still happening on the scheduled days of the week. No other events where more than a 1000 people are expected are scheduled on Koh Samui. At least none that I'm aware of.

Looking forward welcoming you on the island and do enjoy your time here. Go out and about and discover what Koh Samui and the surrounding island have 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! 

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

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 20th January – 26th January 2020

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 20^th January – 26^th January 2020

Here we are again with time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 20th January – 26th January 2020. Last Sunday of this month, January 2020 and it's sunny and hot! At 10.30am it's already 29C and the quicksilver is climbing.

We're on the road again. A family outing to Rajjaprabha dam near Surat Thani. This morning I ran my second race and second half marathon of the year. For the first time ever I ran in the 60+ age group. I nailed it with a victory in a time of 1:46'30 or a 4'52. This is on a very hilly course. I ended up 15th overall out of 275 participants. A good result, a good race and a good start to the Sunday!

It's warming up here. After a very nice cool early morning, we're now around 31C already.

Off to some shopping in Surat Thani.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 20^th January – 26^th January 2020

View from Sandalwood luxury villas. Very high up on the mountain, between Chaweng and Lamai. View of Plai Laem straight ahead. 

Last week was another nice week around the Samui archipelago. The first couple of days we had early morning showers. However, plenty of sunshine each day. Maximum temperature reached 31C last week. On the other hand, the minimum temperature dropped once to 21C bit was fairly steady at 22C and 23C.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 20^th January – 26^th January 2020

Rajjaprabha dam at sunset. Yesterday evening.

The Chinese New Year week is busy on Koh Samui and the surrounding islands. However, next week looks grand. Until Sunday 1st February, strong wind and some showers are in the making. 

Enjoy this busy week and let me know if you're interested in some of the options I offer.

Happy new year and welcome to the year of the rat!

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

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 13th January – 19th January 2020

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 13^th January – 19^th January 2020

Sunday morning and the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 13th January – 19th January 2020 is calling.

Koh Samui has a partially clouded sky, a nice bit of wind and a slight chance of some tropical showers later today. Current temperature at 10am is already 28C.

After having spent all of last week on Koh Lanta, I do find myself back in Trang this morning. After yesterday's last day of diving, I ran a half marathon this morning in Trang. The Tuntieng half marathon, which I ran last year as well. This year they got the distance right; 21.16km. I ran it in 1:37'55 or a 4'37 pace, in case that means anything to you at all. It's a new personal best and I'm well chuffed with that!

The weather in Trang is sunny and at 10am the current temperature is 28C. Soon I will hit the road, back to Koh Samui.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 13^th January – 19^th January 2020

A traditionally build house in Hua Thanon. According to Hainan style houses. Hainan is an island in the South Cina Sea. It's China's most southern point and some of the very first Samui settlers/residents were from Hainan. 

Last week saw a nice week. Monday and Wednesday saw some isolated showers. The rest of the week saw sunshine under a blue to partially clouded sky. A nice week for early January around the Samui archipelago. Keep it coming! 

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 13^th January – 19^th January 2020

The Chom View hotel on Koh Lanta in Krabi province. This is the second hotel on Koh Lanta that I've seen, that has many statues in it's garden. Strange but kind of funny and fascinating.

The coming week is looking good again. A nice bit of wind until Wednesday with a possible tropical shower. Nothing too serious though. There should be enough sunshine next week as well. Time to enjoy your time on the island and have a look around. Explore but drive carefully!

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 13^th January – 19^th January 2020

The clock tower in down town Trang. A city mark, near the railway station.

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

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18th November – 24th November 2019

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18^th November – 24^th November 2019

It's Sunday morning and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18th November – 24th November 2019.

I'm in the Philippines right now. On the small island of Malapascua, which is at the northern point of Cebu island. I will be here for another two weeks. A PADI IDC is in the making here. The weather is grand in the mornings here but mostly cloudy in the afternoons. Occasionally a showers hits. Current temperature at 9am is 30C

In the meantime, back on Koh Samui it also looks lovely. at 8am local time we have a blue sky and the Celsius is working it's way up. Right now it's 27C. Expect an unexpected hot and dry day in late November!

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18th November – 24th November 2019

The Imperial Boathouse has been under construction for well over a year by now. Last week I got a first glance at the entry area. Still a lot of work needs to be done!

Last week saw another a-typical November week in the Samui archipelago. We had a few sunny and hot days. On the other hand, we had a few rain showers on Tuesday en Wednesday as well. But nothing like during a typical rainy season. Maximum temperature last week reached 33C. The minimum temperature dipped down to 22C during the very late nights / early mornings.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18th November – 24th November 2019

In front of my room on Malapascua in the Philippines. A small beach that is used for repairing local boats. As you can see, the boats are/have outriggers. A very different way of building boats compared to Thailand.

The tail end of this month might slowly show what the rainy season is like. Come Tuesday the wind starts to pick up and the rain starts to show up. Still nothing too serious but it looks like the nice a-typical November days are coming to an end.

If you are on the island, I hope you will enjoy 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. 

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 October 2019

Goodbye to October 2019

It's the last day of this month and time to say Goodbye to October 2019! We do this with a cloudy but dry sky at 7.30am. Come 8.45am it started to rain though. 

This month of October has been a a fairly good month. Yes, we had rain almost every week. Some weeks more, other weeks less. On the other hand, we also had our share of sunshine. So, all in all, not a bad October at all. The rainy season hasn't started yet although a few times it alerted us that's it not far way anymore.

We had a good time with the family, the children had most of this month off from school. This allowed us to make some short trips on the mainland. We visited Surat Thani, Hua Hin, Samut Songkhram and Ratchaburi province. Last weekend we had a repeat visit to Surat Thani and had a look at the city of Chaiya. Here we found an lovely restaurant named Baan Pakwaan. Check it out for a great lunch.

Goodbye to October 2019

A new resort under construction between Choengmon and Chaweng. Although the occupancy rate of the Samui hotels has been very low this year, new resorts are still being build.

Hope you had a good time and enjoyed Koh Samui during your visit. Keep checking in here and don't hesitate to contact me, for questions, inquiries or to book some tours.

Now it's on to the next month, November! This month usually brings lots of rain. More on that in tomorrow's blog about welcoming November 2019!

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

Welcome to June 2019

Welcome to June 2019

The weekend has kicked off, it's Saturday morning and welcome to June 2019. The first day of this month is underway.

Moreover, it's a beautiful first of June. First of all we have blue skies. Secondly, the sun crunching is already crunching it out early in the morning. A warm overture to June is in the making.

It's almost 11am and the quicksilver is already hitting 32C.

In general June is a nice around Koh Samui and it's archipelago. There's a minor rainy season, but nothing to get too worried about. Expect tropical showers later this month but also plenty of sunshine.

The first June week of this year looks great. In other words, partially clouded to blue skies in the beginning of the week. This will be followed by stronger wind towards next weekend and an occasional tropical shower.

Welcome to June 2019

At the renaissance resort in Lamai. The part of their beach where they conduct weddings. A very scenic backdrop.

Moreover, this month will see plenty of running and racing action. Starting with the Bangkok Samui half marathon, 10km and 5km races tomorrow. Therefor we will visit Nathon later today to pick our BIB's (race numbers).

After that, there's Cancer Care fun and charity run come Saturday 15th June. On the same day, on Koh Pahngan, 'the Moonm' trail starts with distances ranging from 100km to 15km. I will be participating in the 15K race on Sunday 16th June.

Plenty of other things to do as well for you.

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; 29th May – 4th June, 2017

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 29^th May – 4^th June, 2017

It's Sunday morning and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 29th May – 4th June, 2017.

As almost every day this week, it started out with a nice and blue sky but also a fairly strong wind, earlier this morning, The wind is still holding up but the blue sky is slowly being replaced by some more clouds. Current temp at 11.30am is 32C

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 29th May – 4th June, 2017; The beach in front of Zazen Boutique Resort, nice lovely and fairly quiet this time of the year. Just before it starts to get busy again!

Last week saw nice and sunny blue skies in the morning, especially later during the week but the blue skies were often replaced by cloudy skies and a bit of rain. At times we saw very hard rain with minor floods. Max temperatures ranged from 32 to 35C, so hot and humid.

The forecast predicts more strong wind, maxing out on Tuesday and some thunderstorms combined with some tropical showers. As of Tuesday it should be fairly cloudy, so not too sure about the amount of sunshine that can be expected during next week.

Still a good time to enjoy some of the tours that are on offer as explained below!

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

Box jelly fish awareness and prevention presentation 2017 at Zazen Boutique Resort

Box jelly fish awareness and prevention presentation 2017 at Zazen Boutique Resort

It seems like it's becoming a yearly tradition, a Box jelly fish awareness and prevention presentation 2017 at Zazen Boutique Resort in Bophud/Maenam.

For the third year running, the Zazen Boutique Resort had their staff trained and updated about box jelly fish threats, awareness and how to handle during box jelly fish incidents.

Box jelly fish awareness and prevention presentation 2017 at Zazen Boutique Resort; Almost twenty persons of Zazen's staff participated in this years awareness and prevention presentation. My wife, Khun Tassanee, accompanied me again, to help out with translations

It was good to see familiar as well as new faces during the presentation. It also shows the dedication and importance of Zazen's owners and management, to stay on top of events and their intent to look after the best interest and well being of their guests. Hopefully the information and practice provided will never be needed on or near Zazen's premises, but at least the staff had training and is prepared just in case.

Box jelly fish awareness and prevention presentation 2017 at Zazen Boutique Resort; CPR training was part of the presentation and this year there was a lot more enthusiasm from the staff to actually practice. 

Thanks to Zazen Boutique Resort for the invite and the dedication they show.

Just remember, the four most important things to do when stung by a box jelly fish;

1 - Call for help, on Koh Samui that means call the Rescue service at 1169

2 - Make sure if the victim needs CPR

3 - Treat the stings and wounds with copious amounts of vinegar

4 -  Transport to a medical facility

If you're interested in getting to know more about awareness and prevention of box jelly fish, please contact me for further details.

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; 3rd April – 9th April, 2017

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 3^rd April – 9^th April, 2017

The Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 3rd April – 9th April, 2017 but first things first and that's today's update.

It's nice and sunny around Koh Samui this morning and a warm or rather hot day seems to be in the making. There are just a few isolated clouds in the sky so get that sun lotion out, whether you are on the beach today or on a trip around the island or on a boat for a snorkeling or diving trip! Current temp at 9am is 30C

This morning saw some rain though, around 5am, during my long Sunday morning run (26.6km in two and a half hours) for about half an hour and I enjoyed every minute of it during my run, since it cooled things down really nicely. Very enjoyable!

Don't miss out on on today's big event in Maenam where there will be a bike cross event all morning and into the afternoon.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 3rd April – 9th April, 2017; Chaweng beach in front of Centara Grand Beach Resort. The sun is back and out and about and it's beach time, big time! Picture and all rights by Joe Clasby

Last week was as unusual for the start of the month of April as it can get! There was a lot of rain and plenty of flooded area around the island. By all means, not as bad as during the recent December and January floods, but they were very unusual. In all my 18 years now on Koh Samui I've only seen this before, and on a l\much larger scale back then, in 2011.

Since yesterday the sun is back again though and the weather has changed into a much more April like condition!

As a small welcome back celebration back home we had dinner at Kobori in Nathon yesterday and the Japanese food was up to the expected standard as always. Well worth checking out in either Nathon or Maenam.

All week long I was on Koh Lanta where we had sunny mornings and most of the time cloudy and rainy afternoons, also rather unusual for that time of the year on Koh Lanta.

The PADI IE went very well and all of my four candidates passed the exams very successfully.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 3rd April – 9th April, 2017; The pier on Koh Lanta where all ferries to Koh Phi Phi and Phuket as well as in South bound direction, like Koh Lipe and into Malaysia arrive and depart each day.

Now here's what most of you are looking forward to, the weather forecast for next week. Well, to keep it to the point, it looks like it's going to be fab! Sunny skies and warm and hot days are ahead of us next week and no rain at all is predicted! 

Next Friday 14th April sees Songkran, if you are here on Koh Samui, an event not to be missed, and hard or impossible to miss. Enjoy 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. 

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 daily weather update; 22nd January, 2017

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 22^nd January, 2017

Today's weather;

It's partially cloudy and sunny over Koh Samui this morning, at least the North Eastern part of the island, with a late update, due to my Sunday morning long runs. It looks like it will stay like this for the rest of the day, so enjoy some good beach time today or any other activity you signed up for or are planning to do. 

It has become really difficult over the last couple of days to predict what is going to happen, it seems all predicted to be cloudy days turn into partially cloudy and sunny days and all partially cloudy days seem to turn into cloudy and rainy days. Odd!

The current temp at 10am is 29C

Don't forget to visit the Samui Green Market later today, as of 3pm at Fisherman's Village.

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 22nd January, 2017; The beach inf front of Hansar Resort in Fisherman's Village, under a nice partially clouded sky and in the sunshine!

Yesterday saw a cloudy day all day long, with some very light rain at times. This in contrast to what was predicted, a partially cloudy day with some sunshine! Max temp reached nonetheless 30C

The forecast for the next seven days predicts cloudy days with a light wind until Wednesday and rain possibly until Friday morning. This should be monsoon like rain, with a shower here and there but not non stop, all day long like rain.

Do 'like' my Koh Samui blog Facebook page and don't forget to use my Camille's Samui hotel recommendation blog and my Camille's Thailand hotel recommendation blog for all your hotel bookings on Koh Samui and around Thailand. By doing so, you will support my blog. Thanks folks! 

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 21st January, 2017

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 21^st January, 2017

Today's weather;

It's cloudy and greyish this morning over Koh Samui and it feels like rain is in the air. Last night I woke up at 2am from a very strong rain shower, accompanied by some thunder. All this despite a glorious sunrise around 6.30am at the East coast of the island, when the sun rose from the ocean as a big burning orange ball. A beautiful sight. Unfortunately the clouds over our island seem undisturbed by this and stick together. During the afternoon rain is predicted. Current temp at 8am is 25C

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 21st January, 2017; Performers or artists yesterday as part of the visiting Spark Circus at W Retreat in Maenam

Yesterday saw a very wet morning with plenty of drizzle and light but constant rain but there was a much nicer afternoon, which was dry although the sun didn't really come out to play. Max temp reached 30C

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 21st January, 2017: Walking street yesterday evening at Fisherman's Village

The forecast for the next seven days hasn't changed that much, mostly cloudy to partially cloudy skies with each day some rain being predicted, not all day long rain but occasionally a shower and it doesn't look like a lot of sunshine can be expected during the next seven days. Tomorrow may see some very strong wind durin  the afternoon. I can only hope to be proven wrong.

Do 'like' my Koh Samui blog Facebook page and don't forget to use my Camille's Samui hotel recommendation blog and my Camille's Thailand hotel recommendation blog for all your hotel bookings on Koh Samui and around Thailand. By doing so, you will support my blog. Thanks folks! 

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 26th November, 2016

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 26^th November, 2016

Today's weather;

It looks gorgeous this morning over Koh Samui with lovely blue skies with just a few isolated clouds in it and no rain in sight for the remainder of the day. Enjoy this rather very unusual November weather since it's about to change very soon. Current temp at 7am is 27C

At Kata on Phuket we also have a lovely blue sky with even less clouds in it and a very warm or hot day seems to be in the making. Here the high season is about to make it's long awaited entry and just a few showers are expected for next week with hopefully plenty of sunshine. Current temp at 7am is 27.3C

Yesterday the current PADI IDC for November - December on Phuket was for the first time at full strength and we're already well on our way to hit the half way mark soonish.

Tomorrow I'm planning to run a charity event race, the Run to Give race at the Banwad Reservoir Dam in Kathu, which is also held onm Koh Samui tomorrow morning at the Wharf, after which I have to go straight to work. Tomorrow's update therefor may be very late.

Picture and all rights by Joe Clasby

A picture catching yesterday's mood around Koh Samui perfectly, sunshine with rain in the background, taken at the beach near the Centara Villa Samui in Hua Thanon, at the far South Eastern corner of the island just South of Lamai.

Yesterday saw a strange day with plenty of sunshine and nice, warm weather but there were also some showers and thunderstorms around the island. Truely a mixed bag with a warm max temp of 33C

The swimming pool and breakfast area at the Eastin Yama in Kata on Phuket, beautifully located in the Kata hills, yesterday morning. One of my PADI IDC candidates is staying there and I picked him so he can bring his dive bag over to the dive center training facilities at Kata Big Rock

The forecast is predicting some serious monsoon weather as of mid next week, with pleanty o rain and fairly strong wind, preceded by two wet days, Monday and Tuesday but without the abundance that is expected later next week. Enjoy all the sunshine you can get at the moment since it seems that it will be soon a thing of the past for at least a few days and in the worst case scenario a few weeks. The monsoon seems to be on it's way direction Koh Samui.

Do 'like' my Koh Samui blog Facebook page and don't forget to use my Camille's Samui hotel recommendation blog and my Camille's Thailand hotel recommendation blog for all your hotel bookings on Koh Samui and around Thailand. By doing so, you will support my blog. Thanks folks! 

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 17th October, 2016

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 17th October, 2016

Today's weather;

It's very cloudy over Koh Samui this morning and it looks like rain is in the air, although the prediction is that the rain will not reach us before the late afternoon. We can use rain, lots of rain, since Koh Samui is having a drought period. We also have a light breeze which should turn up a lot during the evening. Current temp at 7am is 27C

The late King Bhumibol Adulyadej visiting Koh Samui back in 1962 or 2505 with Queen Sirikit at his side. This is the only time I know of that the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej visited Koh Samui

Yesterday saw a very warm day in a partially cloudy sky with a light breeze and it stayed dry. Max temp reached 33C

The swimming pool near the beach at the Tongsai Bay Hotel, where my sister and her husband just stayed for two weeks and where her son is completing an internship as part of his studies. One of the longest standing high end resorts on Koh Samui. Currently they are having construction which leads to reduced room rates, maybe the one time chance to be able to stay here?

The weather forecast for the next ten days over Koh Samui predicts an increase in wind, at times even storm like conditions until next Monday with some heavy but relatively short showers. Come Tuesday next week it all should slow down and the wind should pretty much disappear and we may have the sun coming back again.

Do 'like' my Koh Samui blog Facebook page and don't forget to use my Camille's Samui hotel recommendation blog and my Camille's Thailand hotel recommendation blog for all your hotel bookings on Koh Samui and around Thailand. By doing so, you will support my blog. Thanks folks! 

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 6th September, 2016

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 6^th September, 2016

Today's weather;

It's cloudy this morning and no sun in sight anywhere around Koh Samui and I expect it to remain like this today with a possible addition of some rain during the late afternoon. At the moment there's not much wind but that may pick up later this morning. Current temp at 7am is 28C

Previously, until a few days ago, I thought this was going to be the new Hard Rock Cafe extension for Koh Samui but now at last I figured out what it actually is going to be. This will be the new location for an Ibis Style hote, smack down in the middle of Chawengs and it's nightlife corner. Ibis Style hotels do not have the same standard design and offers in contrast a resort or boutique style atmosphere. A relieve as Ibis visitor I guess!

Yesterday saw a partially cloudy sky over Koh Samui with more clouds and less sun towards the end of the afternoon. It remained dry all day though and max temp reached 33C

The forecast is looking good, as of Friday we may expect sunny skies with hardly any wind. Before that it may be cloudy with an occasional tropical shower. The good September weather is about to descent upon us! Enjoy!

Do 'like' my Koh Samui blog Facebook page and don't forget to use my Camille's Samui hotel recommendation blog and my Camille's Thailand hotel recommendation blog for all your hotel bookings on Koh Samui and around Thailand. By doing so, you will support my blog. Thanks folks! 

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 30th August, 2016

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 30^th August, 2016

Today's weather;

The sky over Koh Samui is partially cloudy this morning and it wouldn't surprise me at all if we get a nice and sunny day today, until possibly in the afternoon, when clouds and rain may move in once more, just like previous days. Current temp at 7am is 27C

A very busy and successful Samui Green Market at a one off new location at Six Senses Hideaway in Plai Laem

Yesterday saw a cloudy day, there were a few sunny moments early on in the day but the majority of the day was cloudy which culminated in heavy clouds around 5pm and drizzle and rain for around two hours. Max temp reached 33C

The forecast for the next ten days is looking fairly good, a couple of sunny day before the wind starts to pick up again and more clouds should come Samui ways with tropical showers after next weekend .

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Next Samui Green Market Sunday 28th August at Six Senses Samui 'Farm on the Hill'

Next Samui Green Market Sunday 28th August at Six Senses Samui 'Farm on the Hill'

The Next Samui Green Market Sunday 28th August at Six Senses Samui 'Farm on the Hill' is coming up soon. With a new location hosted by Six Senses Hideaway Samui and their 'Farm on the Hill'

The market will be in the shade of some big trees at the entrance to the hotel. There’s a goat farm and chickens, a great little garden, and more, it’s a wonderful inspiration for what can be done in a short time with re-used materials and good intentions to reduce, and recycle almost all ’trash’ into something useful! 

This alone is already worthwhile a visit and check it out.

Next Samui Green Market Sunday 28th August at Six Senses Samui 'Farm on the Hill'

It’s not hard  to find, follow the signs from Big Buddha to Arayaburi and drive past that, and there will be lots of parking available.

Start this time around is a little bit later and they go on a little bit longer from 4pm to 7pm with hopefully a free sunset!

As usual by now, the entrance is free and no plastic and no foam. Our vendors get creative with bamboo, banana leaves or by reusable, or paper! Shoppers please bring your own non plastic bags

Next Samui Green Market Sunday 28th August at Six Senses Samui 'Farm on the Hill'; The Farm on the Hill by Six Senses Samui

There will also be a competition: an exciting challenge to inventors, dreamers, engineers, environmentalists! Come & share your ideas for turning waste into wealth - bring them on 28th August as a photograph, a drawing, a prototype, a working model, a poem!  Anyone can join!

And there there will be prizes!!  

Enter the competition! Are you making crackers from left over juice pulp? Are you reusing anything in a creative way? Have you got an idea to change the world? Share your ideas (or your crackers) with us!)

For prizes, we have vouchers from Barracuda Restaurant, Six Senses and more. We will make a basket of plenty with gifts from all our vendors at the market - come and see!

Samui Green Market is usually hosted by Elysia Boutique Resort in Fisherman Village.

Mark your diary for our next market on October 2 at Elysia - we will be at Elysia Boutique Resort, as usual.

Elysia, our generous Samui Green Market host,  is helping us build a great vibe on Samui, and is a hub for healthy and delicious food, yoga, salsa and networking. We may do more ‘away’ events in the future, but we are grateful for our market home in Fisherman Village.

See you Sunday 28th August at Six Senses Samui and their 'Farm on the Hill'.

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Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 9th July, 2016

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 9th July, 2016

Today's weather;

As predicted since a few days, it's cloudy but it's also dry at the moment over Koh Samui and it could stay dry for the rest of the day, with possibly some rain late during the afternoon and evening. Current temp at 8am is 28C

Sala Samui Resort & Spa in Choengmon, curently the top notch hotel in this area in my opinion amd well worth checking out. This is one of the two big, shared, swimming pools at the beach. At this resort, 53 out of 69 villas have their own private pool. A destination for families and a romantic getaway.

Yesterday saw a fairly dry morning but duirng the early afternoon we had the first shower and on and off it rained a couple of times and we had some very strong wind at times. Max temp reached 32C

The forecast hasn't changed much for the next ten days, heavy cloudlayers until next Sunday with strong wind at times and plenty of tropical showers. The sun may break through again as of next Sunday.

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Top 10 Romantic hotels on Koh Samui

Top 10 Romantic hotels on Koh Samui

Here's a personal list of Top 10 Romantic hotels on Koh Samui in no particular order. These are hotels and/or  resorts that I have been to myself, I may have stayed there overnight or have visited at least once but more likely I have visited a couple of times.

Have a read, enjoy the list and my scribblings, comments and remarks and please, by all means, leave your feedback with your own comments, suggestions and experiences in the comments section.

Top 10 Romantic hotels on Koh Samui; Zazen Boutique Resort & Spa as seen from the beach

Tucked away in a curve between Maenam and Bophud is Zazen Boutique Resort & Spa. The original resort was a local family owned affair with some wooden huts on the beach. Ti, one of the children of the Zazen family owners, married a Belgian guy, Alexander and they both build this truly Boutique resort that hosts an excellent restaurant and can hold itself easily in this top 10 of romantic hotels on Koh Samui. Great location, good prices and fantastic food with a very intimate atmosphere.

Around the corner of where we live is one of the longest established five star resorts on the island, the Tongsai Bay hotel. After all these years they can easily keep up with all the other resorts in the same five star segment. Located in a private bay, you will be pampered in their villas or rooms with a great view over to Choengmon beach at the north east corner of the island. 

This resort comes with a price tag though. although it's a well deserved tag!

Top 10 Romantic hotels on Koh Samui; U at Koh Madsum

If you're looking for a romantic and secluded stay, U at Koh Madsum is as good as it gets. This lovely island, Koh Madsum, accommodates only this resort and it's well worth a stay. Just South of the South Western point of Koh Samui, you can only get there by boat and be rewared with the tranquility of the empty beaches. Great rooms, locely atmosphere, a real gem and you're hidden from the rest of the world! Enjoy this great experience.

A real stunner in this list of top 10 romantic hotels in Koh Samui is the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui. If you have ever been to a Four Seasons Resort before, you know the high standard that is common use here and if you haven't, this is as good a time to have a first encounter and experience. with a Four Seasons Resort. That is, providing your wallet can afford it! However, if that's taken care of, you can enjoy private villas and swimming pools with stunning views and private and exclsuive beaches with great restaurants on site. No real need to leave the premises.

Top 10 Romantic hotels on Koh Samui; Sala in Choengmon

Back up to the North of the island we have in Maenam the W Retreat, just a stone throw away from Zazen, mentioned earlier in this blog. Hip, trendy and a great place to spend time with a loved one at the private pool retreats or at the six restaurants. The W Retreat will most certainly try to make your stay a memorable one.

In the northeastern part of the island, in Choengmon we have a hidden gem and the hottest and best place to stay currently in this area, check out the Sala Samui Resort & Spa,  where 53 out of 69 total of villas and suites feature their own private pool. A very romantic setting at Choengmon beach with plenty of other attractiosn and locations at your fingertips.

Top 10 Romantic hotels on Koh Samui; New Star in Chaweng

Time to hit Chaweng, the busy center of Koh Samui, with it's night life, restaurants, beach and shopping opportunities.

First off the New Star Beach Resort, just outside of all the hustle and bustle that Chaweng offers, on a secluded beach, located on the road which eventually leads to Lamai. A little bit more quiet and still close to all the action. A great location and environment to enjoy a romantic stay on our island.

The second option is The Library, a classy place, smack down in the middle of Chaweng and it's beach. The only resort on Samui that I know that has a red swimming pool. A great winery and restaurant, The Page, are part of the premises and if you are up for more action during your romantic stay, this is probably your best choice,

Top 10 Romantic hotels on Koh Samui; Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, in between the green there's a resort hidden

Near our house in Plai Laem is one of the finest luxury stays on the island, Six Senses Hideaway Samui. What's in a name? Hideaway galore it is on this vast area of land that houses this Hideaway with private villas and pools, healthy food and great views over the ocean and towards Koh Phangan. Class, style and did I mention luxury yet? Very nice and romantic, guaranteed to leave an impression.

Last but not least we head down to Lamai and on it's outskirts we find the Silavadee Pool Resort & Spa, a privately owned resort on a small land 'finger', overlooking the Lamai beach area. Their almost private beach is so secluded that they had the first turtle eggs being laid on a Koh Samui beach since 21 years. Lovely atmosphere, beautiful rooms and villas, great scenery and a small but pretty much an exclusive beach. Very romantic indeed.

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Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 4th July, 2016

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 4^th July, 2016

Today's weather;

There is a very thin cloud layer, almost like a haze over Koh Samui this morning but the sun is working hard to burn some holes in it. It may become a fairly sunny and warm day today. Current temp at 7am is 28C

Zazen Boutique Resort & Spa between Bophud and Maenam, as seen from the beach

Yesterday saw a mostly cloudy day and some parts of the island may have seen some rain. Max temp reached 32C

The forecast predicts cloudy days as of tomorrow with a fair to strong breeze and a couple of showers until mid next week.

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