Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 13th May 2019 – 19th May 2019

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 13^th May 2019 – 19^th May 2019

It's Sunday morning and the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 13th May 2019 – 19th May 2019 is calling.

It's nice and sunny around Koh Samui with just a few scattered clouds. Current temperature at 9.20am is 31C. Get ready for another nice and warm day. Oh yeah, and dry! Perfect weather for May on the islands!

My time on Phuket is coming to an end after two weeks. The Sunday morning long slow distance run is in the can. I'm on track for the full marathon come 15th September at Samui Festival. First running stop will be the Bangkok Airways Samui half marathon come 2nd Jun. Just two weeks away. First of all though, tomorrow I will be back on the road to Koh Samui.

On Phuket we have this Sunday morning a partially clouded sky and also 31C with the temperature rising.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 13^th May 2019 – 19^th May 2019

Maenam beach with a view on the Lomprayah pier

Last week saw some rain early in the week. Nothing unusual for a typical May month around our archipelago. Maximum temperatures reached 35C and the minimum temperature got stuck at 24C last week.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 13^th May 2019 – 19^th May 2019

View on the road towards Phuket town from Central Phuket. This is taken at the bridge connecting the two Central shopping malls

The forecast for next week is looking good. Possibly more cloud coverage through the week compared to today. However, it will remain dry besides a possible tropical shower. Towards the end of the week, the wind will pick up a bit. Well above a May average!
Enjoy your time on the island. It's not too busy but the beaches are still bright and shining.

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; 6th May 2019 – 12th May 2019

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 6^th May 2019 – 12^th May 2019

Sunday morning in Phuket and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 6th May 2019 – 12th May 2019. The long slow distance run is still to come, in the afternoon. After I finish teaching the current PADI IDC on Phuket.

It's nice and sunny early in the morning. It promises to be another hot day. It's relentless! 28C already at 7.30 in the early morning!

Phuket is looking very similar. 28C early in the morning with a slightly cloudy sky. 

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 6^th May 2019 – 12^th May 2019

The ocean behind the Laem Sor pagoda in the deep southern part of the island.

Last week it was hot with hardly any rain on Koh Samui. Maximum temperatures ranged from 35C to 27C. It felt at times a lot warmer than the measured 35C. A nice start to this month of May.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 6^th May 2019 – 12^th May 2019

The new roundabout at Chalong circle on Phuket is almost ready. Here you can see the brand new clock tower, still not completely finished. The tunnel under the roundabout is also almost completed. Hopefully it will give a much needed relief to the local traffic.

Next week is looking nice again. Maybe some rain tomorrow but the rest of the week should be dry. Partially cloudy and warm is predicted with more blue in the sky towards next weekend. Don't forget the sun lotion this week. Especially coral and ocean friendly sunscreen lotion!

Enjoy your time on the island and make sure to go out and about!

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;25th March 2019 – 31st March 2019

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update;25^th March 2019 – 31^st March 2019

Sunday morning and guess what, it's time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update;25th March 2019 – 31st March 2019.

Koh Samui is nice and sunny with a partially cloudy sky. At 10am it's already 31C and rising. It feels a lot warmer already!

Although I'm teaching a PADI IDC in Khao Lak, this morning I'm on Phuket. I participated in a 10 mile race at Thanyapura. The Supersports 10 mile race. I finished 5th in my age category 50-59. This is a good result for Phuket, where there's always a strong field of runners.
Yesterday I participated in an afternoon beach run in Bang Sak, near Khao Lak. A busy weekend.
Here on Phuket it's fairly cloudy an also 31C
Within half an hour or so, I will be on my way back to Khao Lak.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update;25^th March 2019 – 31^st March 2019

Laem Sor temple, near the pagoda, just a bit further down the road. Build in the shape of a boat.

Last week saw a nice week on Koh Samui. The weather was good, sunny and hot. Maximum temperatures ranged from 25C at night to 32C during the daytime. It felt a lot warmer though.

The Thai schools are now all on their summer holiday, so traffic should ease up for the next two months. Well, at least a little bit.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update;25^th March 2019 – 31^st March 2019

My finish at this morning's 10 mile race on Phuket. 

The forecast for next week is looking good. Partially cloudy until Wednesday and full on sun possibly after that. Hot and hotter! Day by day! April has a splendid start it seems!

Next weekend I will be back on Koh Samui. I hope to see you on Saturday at the 7th Samui Midnight run and on Sunday morning at the trail run in Maenam.

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; 17th December – 23rd December 2018

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 17^th December – 23^rd December 2018 

Sunday morning again and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 17th December – 23rd December 2018. This time originating from Surat Thani city. Busy weekends this month so far!

It's blue skies and sunny around Koh Samui with a current temperature of 32C at 10.30am. The rainy season is behind us now. Enjoy the sun and crazy hot temperatures for December!

In Surat Thani it is very similar to Koh Samui. Blue skies and in the lower thirties Celsius.

This morning I ran my last race of the year at Central Plaza in Surat Thani and placed 5th in my age category 50-59 years. Later today we're heading back home again to Koh Samui.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 17th December – 23rd December 2018; Just outside Nathon with a nice view over to Koh Phangan

Last week the weather on Koh Samui turned from monsoon and rain into dry and sunny with blue skies! As of Thursday, the day after I got back from Phuket, the weather changed for the better. Maximum temperatures ranged from 26C to 33C and minimum temperature 24C. Occasionally there was some strong wind.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 17th December – 23rd December 2018; Earlier this week I was still on Phuket. For the first time I was able to visit the new Central Floresta. This brand new shopping department is opposite the Central Festival and they are connected by a walking bridge

The forecast for next week is looking good. Tomorrow it will still be very sunny. Tuesday and Wednesday more cloudy with possibly some rain. The rest of  next week and the coming weekend should be cloudy but dry. Enjoy this nice weather at the end of the year!

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 17th December – 23rd December 2018; Yesterday a very popular Thai girl band played in Central Plaza in Surat Thani; BNK 48. It was packed to the rafters. The crowd went crazy over 40 minutes of entertainment.

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; 10th December – 16th December 2018

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 10^th December – 16^th December 2018 

Late afternoon but time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 10th December – 16th December 2018.

It's been a busy day with a 10km race early morning in Phuket Town at 6am. After that I was off to Kata beach for the closing of the PADI IE (Instructor Exam). Both events went successfully. I was 6th this morning in my age category 55-59 during the run. At the PADI IE both of my candidates passed with flying colors.

In the meantime, back on Koh Samui, it came down bucket wise. Hard to very hard rain was around in the morning. Now it's slightly better, wet but no hard rain anymore. Current temperature at 16.30 is 25C. 

Phuket had rain last night and a drizzle at occasion this morning. At 16.30 it's 29C and mostly cloudy.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 10th December – 16th December 2018; Notorious Soi 7 in Plai Laem. Heavy floods were all over Koh Samui last week. Picture by Jim Lewis.

Last week was a classic rainy season week on and around Koh Samui. Most days rain with sometimes hard rain. Plenty of floods all around the island. However, with the current drainage system, the water doesn't stay around for too long once it stops raining.

Temperatures last week ranged from 31C to 24C

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 10th December – 16th December 2018: Bangtao beach on Phuket. Early morning and still nice and empty.

Just hold on for three more days. Come Wednesday the rainy season is looking like it's on the way out. Tomorrow and Tuesday still look very wet but Wednesday afternoon it should turn dry, and the sun should break through again.

Get ready for a white Christmas! I mean, a dry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everybody and enjoy your time on Koh Samui next week.

Please do 'like' my Koh Samui blog Facebook page and enjoy the beaches around the island or in front of your hotel or resort and get some well deserved rest and a break. If you're done resting or need something else to do, there's plenty of things on offer on and around Koh Samui, you can go snorkeling or diving or take a dive course. You can also enjoy some of the trips I recommend, like a half day gourmet lunch and snorkeling trip at the Southern part of Koh Samui or a photography trip where you get to see the most photo genetic spots on the island or go for a drinks tasting tour if you like a tipple or two. You may also opt for a very special dinner experience at The Thai Experience. Behind closed doors, reservation only and a very enjoyable and well worthwhile way of spending an evening on Samui. Authentic Thai food and a great atmosphere. Can highly recommend this experience. Contact me for more detailed information on any of the options mentioned. If you like to donate to this blog, use this secure link PayPal.Me/CamilleLemmens. Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 3rd December – 9th December 2018

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 3rd December – 9th December 2018 

It's Sunday morning and once more time to have a look at the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 3rd December – 9th December 2018.

Koh Samui has been struggling with plenty of rain the last week and this Sunday morning was no exception. Hard rain early on in the morning and right now at 10am it's still the same, cloudy and wet. Current temperature at 10am is 26C

Since Tuesday I am on Phuket, enjoying much better weather conditions here compared to Samui. Sometimes an afternoon or evening with hard, but also plenty of sun time. Current temperature near Kata on Phuket at 10am today is 28C and it's partially cloudy.

This morning a participated in a 10km race at Bangtao beach on Phuket, which is near the Phuket Laguna. I did well qith a race over 10.85km in 50'49 minutes and got the 4th place in my age category 50-59 years old. On Phuket that's a good result for me!

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 3rd December – 9th December 2018; The Seatran ferry in Nathon, the walkway on to the ferry. Nathon is in the background.

Last week, around mid week the rainy season hit Koh Samui full on. Lots of rain, cloudy skies and plenty of flash floods all over the island. If you're really lucky, you will get a power cut thrown in at no extra cost!

Maximum temperatures reached 32C and minimum temperature reached 23C on 7th December.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 3rd December – 9th December 2018; This morning I ran a mini marathon in Bangtao on Phuket. This is a picture at Bangtao beach, with some free roaming pigs.

The forecast is not looking too good for next week. A steady, fairly strong wind and hard rain to light rain pretty much every day with few breaks in the downpour. Let's hope this won't last too long and we can welcome sunnier skies soon enough again.

Please do 'like' my Koh Samui blog Facebook page and enjoy the beaches around the island or in front of your hotel or resort and get some well deserved rest and a break. 

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; 14th May – 20th May 2018

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 14^th May – 20^th May 2018 

Another Sunday morning with a nice long run run already taken care of and it's time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 14th May – 20th May 2018. 

It's partially cloudy around Koh Samui with a current temperature around 9.30am of 31C It feels already lots warmer.

Many people were and still are down in Maenam for the yearly Samui cross country event.

Here on Phuket it's cloudy this morning with a current temperature at 9.30am of around 29C and it feels nice and cool.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 14th May – 20th May 2018; A very nice trip down memory lane occurred during the recent Samui bike week. Before the Samui bike week started, a bridge was build between the event area, near the Reggae pub and the other side of the lake. Just as it was some twenty years ago. The original bridge had already gone by the time I arrived on Samui, during late 1999. Nice to see one being build again. For a lot of long time resident and visitors to Samui, this must have been a nice memory.

Last week was a good week around Koh Samui with plenty of sunshine and partially cloudy skies. Two days saw some rain, some isolated tropical showers and a thunderstorm on Monday and Friday. Maximum temperatures were high, between 33C and34C and the humidity was high, which made for 'sticky' warm temperatures.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 14th May – 20th May 2018; Big Buddha on Phuket as seen from the dive boat upon returning to Chalong harbor after a days diving.

The forecast for next week is looking good and is very similar to last weeks weather. Plenty of sunshine, partially cloudy skies and maybe an occasional tropical shower.

May is always a nice month to be on koh Samui and if you are here, I hope you enjoy your stay on our lovely island.

Please do 'like' my Koh Samui blog Facebook page and enjoy the beaches around the island or in front of your hotel or resort and get some well deserved rest and a break. If you're done resting or need something else to do, there's plenty of things on offer on and around Koh Samui, you can go snorkeling or diving or take a dive course. 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; 7th May – 13th May 2018

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 7^th May – 13^th May 2018 

It's Sunday and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 7th May – 13th May 2018. My Sunday run was a late afternoon run, since I'm teaching a PADI IDC on Phuket, hence my track of time is all messed up.

It's late afternoon or early evening, it's already dark and Koh Samui had a nice and warm day again. Currently at 8pm it's 27C, it's cooled down a little bit during the afternoon after the daytime heat.

On Phuket we started out with a cloudy morning to end up with a very warm afternoon which was accompanied with a blue sky. Now at 8pm it's still 32C.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 7th May – 13th May 2018; A boat sitting on the beach on a beach at Plai Laem, not too far away from big Buddha.

It was steaming hot last week last week around Koh Samui. Partially cloudy to blue skies at times but the temperatures soared. maximum temperatures ranged last week between 33 and 34C but it felt a lot warmer most of the time.

There was an occasional shower or thunderstorm but it wasn't too bad at all. It was mostly just hot.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 7th May – 13th May 2018; Graffiti in Phuket town. There are a few nice mural paintings around Phuket town to discover. This is one of them.

The forecast for next week looks very similar as last week. Mainly partially cloudy to sunny skies at times with an occasional thunderstorm, accompanied with some rain. Expect another warm week.

Enjoy next week on Koh Samui if you're around and crank that sun lotion out but make sure it's sun lotion that doesn't damage the coral!

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; 19th March –25th March 2018

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 19^th March –25^th March 2018 

It Sunday morning and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 19th March –25th March 2018. The weekend run has been done, I participated in the 6th Koh Samui midnight run, which started perfectly at midnight last night and came in third in my age group of 50+.

This morning is starting out nicely with partial cloud cover and a hazy sky. The temperature at 8am is 28.5C and quickly rising. A shower later during the day may well be an option.

In two hours time I will find myself on the Seatran ferry to the mainland again, to start a PADI IDC tomorrow on Koh Lanta. I was barely three days at home this time around, just coming back from a month long trip for two consecutive PADI IDC programs in Khao Lak and on Phuket.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 19th March –25th March 2018; Part of the Koh Samui swamps, also known as the mangrove forest in the deep South of the island, at Phang Ka. Well worth a visit. There are narrow bridges that can be followed, until you reach a dead end, like shown here.

Last week saw the temperature rise a bit around Koh Samui. Most days it was partially cloudy with a little bit of rain thrown in yesterday, during a very cloudy day. Maximum temperatures ranged between 30 and 32C but it felt a lot warmer at times.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 19th March –25th March 2018; Kata beach on Phuket during a sunset. With my PADI IDC candidate we made a night dive there as part of his specialty instructor training.

The forecast for next week is looking good. Maybe a few more clouds compared to this week and towards the end of the week possibly a few thunderstorms could come our way. It will get warmer and warmer, almost by the day. April is coming up soon and that's when the real heat will be unleashed upon us!

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; 12th March –18th March 2018

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 12th March –18th March 2018 

Late Sunday morning, another race day done and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 12th March –18th March 2018.

It's very nice around Koh Samui this morning with a blue sky and just a few clouds hanging around. It's going to be a hot one today! Current temperature at 10.30am is already 32.3C and rising and it feels a lot hotter already!

On Phuket it's partially cloudy and 31C at 10.30am and it looks like the temperature may rise here as well. We had a couple of recent very warm days.

Wednesday morning I will be on my way back to Samui, and will participate in the sixth Koh Samui Midnight run on Saturday 24th march, see you there!

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 12th March –18th March 2018; Phang Ka beach in Southern Koh Samui, very nice and quiet. One of the unexplored and unexploited beaches on koh Samui. Well worth checking out but bring your own drinks and all you need (and don't leave anything as trash when you leave!) 

Last week saw some rain in the beginning of the week. From Wednesday onward the sun was out and about again and the temperature started rising. Maximum was 31C and low was 30C last week. A nice and average week for March around Koh Samui.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 12th March –18th March 2018; Paklok beach on the East coast of Phuket in Thalang. This morning I had a 15km race here and saw this beach for the first time. It's not on the beaten track but lovely nonetheless.

The forecast for next week is looking good. However next weekend may see some rain. Friday it may start with possibly some real hard rain on Saturday morning. Enjoy the week until Thursday and we may need some cooling down over the weekend.

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

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

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

Camille

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

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

Sunday morning, a weekend with running again but first it's time to look at the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 5th March –11th March 2018. 

It's a little bit cloudy over Koh Samui with a weak sun trying to break through. Maybe there may be a few raindrops today. Current temperature at 10am is 31.1C

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 5th March –11th March 2018; Plenty of fruit on display at the Plai Laem market each day. Behold, this is not the Bang Rak market as many people refer to it. After the bridge coming from Bang Rak, Plai Laem starts.

At Kata beach on Phuket, where I am, it's mostly cloudy with a few sun rays and a 30C temperature.

Tuesday I left Khao Lak for Phuket and on Wednesday morning I started the March 2018 PADI IDC here on Phuket.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 5th March –11th March 2018; The Choerng Thale mini marathon on Phuket, a 10.69km race this morning in which I participated. I placed 10th in my age 50-59, which is a good result for me on Phuket, where there are some fast runners. Especially the 'younger' guys around 50-55 from my age group

Last week saw scattered clouds all week long with plenty of sunshine. There was some rain yesterday though. Each day it was around 32C except yesterday it sank to 30C, although it felt a lot warmer each day.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 5th March –11th March 2018; The long and mostly beaches near Khao Lak, where I was at the beginning of the week.

The forecast for next week is looking good, mostly sunny to partially clouded with an occasional change for a quick and cooling shower. In general a nice week should be ahead of us.

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; 12th February –18th February 2018

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 12^th February –18^th February 2018 

Sunday morning, a busy running weekend on Phuket being done and dusted and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 12th February –18th February 2018.

On Koh Samui we have a hazy morning with a few clouds in the sky but it looks like we will have another warm day today. Current temp at 9.30am is 28C although it does feel slightly warmer already.

Yesterday I travelled to Phuket for a busy weekend of running, yesterday evening I ran the Phuket night run over 10.7km in Phuket town and managed to place second in my age group of 55-59 years old.
This morning, after just a seven hour break, I ran another 10.45km race at the Siriroj Hospital, near Central Festival and the Phuket hyperbaric chamber. This morning my legs felt a little bit fatigued and I placed ninth in the 50-59 years old age group.

The weather on Phuket is nice, a blue sky is shaping up and it might get very warm here, later during the day. Current temperature at 9.30am is 27C and it does feel warmer.

Today I will travel to Khao Lak, where I will start a PADI IDC tomorrow morning.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 12th February –18th February 2018; At Wat Plai Laem this building is still under construction, but there's steady progress. It is the new place where the communal kitchen will be positioned and managed. When a relative of a local family becomes monk or passes away or any other significant Buddhist celebration, here is where the local families will cook food for people paying their respect or visiting the ceremony.

Last week saw a lovely February week reign over Koh Samui. Some light train on Tuesday but other than that, it was lovely and warm with plenty of sunshine. Maximum temperatures ranged from 29C on Tuesday to 33C on Friday.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 12th February –18th February 2018; More construction, this time from Phuket. The Chalong circle or roundabout is under construction. A tunnel is being build and it may affect traffic for two to three years. At certain times of the day, definitely a place to avoid, due to long traffic jams and waiting times.

The forecast for next week is looking good, although it may not be as nice as last week. A few thunderstorms throughout the week can be expected with some light rain. The rain periods should short but possibly hard! Typical tropical showers with the wind picking up possibly over next weekend.

There's still plenty of sunshine to be enjoyed during next week, so don't despair. Sun lotion may be needed!

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

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

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Camille

Boxing Day Tsunami is now 13 years ago

Boxing Day Tsunami is now 13 years ago

Today the Boxing Day Tsunami is now 13 years ago. By now, 13 years ago, the two big tsunami waves made their destructive paths through many parts of Thailand's West coast.

I still clearly remember how I was watching tv with a light hangover and the first news came on that an earthquake was felt in Phuket and that maybe one person had died.

Boxing Day Tsunami is now 13 years ago; The Phuket Tsunami memorial at a park in Kamala, which I visited twice, earlier this year.

How the news during that day would change. More and more devastating news slowly trickled through. A few hundred people dead was uttered within a few hours. Slowly the size and horror of what had happened started to settle in. 

Boxing Day Tsunami is now 13 years ago; A wall as part of the Phuket tsunami monument at Kamala

It still took me two days to find out that Khao Lak was one of the hardest hit places in Thailand. Not having heard any news at all coming out of Khao Lak, my thought was that no news was good news. How wrong was I proven to be.

Boxing Day Tsunami is now 13 years ago; A plaque commemorating the boxing day tsunami at Kamala's monument

The Kamala and Patong beaches were among the worst affected beaches on Phuket. An interesting read is this one by Mark Oberle, an American tourist during the Tsunami.

Boxing Day Tsunami is now 13 years ago; Kamala beach earlier this year, nice and peaceful

Today many commemorative services are being held along Thailand's West coast. A day to remember for people who were affected by this event.
It wasn't until March 2005 when I visited Khao Lak for the first time and it still looked like a disaster area. Some pictures can be found under the tsunami label on this blog.

Boxing Day Tsunami is now 13 years ago; Boat 813 in Khao Lak just a month ago. Pushed on land for 3 km by the tsunami waves

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

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

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Camille

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

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

Sunday morning and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 11th December –17th December, 2017. It's a few minutes short of 10am and Koh Samui has a heavy cloud cover hanging over it's shore and inland. Rain is in the cards and should be no surprise today. The wind is also to pick up during the day, Current temperature at 10am is 25.8C

Last week I spent on Phuket, completing the current December 2017 PADI IDC on Phuket and we went three days diving on the dive boat of PADI CDC Center 'Dive Asia' in Kata and we did a night dive at Kata beach. See the picture below. Today is the last of the PADI IE for my IDC candidate with an open water dive at Kata Beach. It's a blue sky and sunny day today with a current temp at 10am of 32C

This morning I participated in the 21st Kathu minimarathon on Phuket, which I did for the 3rd time, I also ran the 2010 and 2011 editions of this race. This morning it went well with a 4'35 pace over 10.25km. Race time was 46'58 and I managed to place 6th in my age group 55-59. That's a good result for me since there are always strong runners participating at Phuket races and today saw a a very big crowd taking part. A nice start of the Sunday.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 11th December –17th December, 2017; Relaxing at the entrance gate to Big Buddha. Last week was perfect for this!

Last week saw a lovely week with lots of sunshine and warm temperatures. Actually a bit unusual for this time of the year. Maximum temperatures ranged between 31C and 33C with only yesterday some rain and possibly later today.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 11th December –17th December, 2017; Last week i was on Phuket all week long and on Wednesday evening we did a night dive from Kata beach. This is when we walked into the ocean. A lovely sight and view! 

The forecast for next week is not looking that great. The typical rain and wind is making a return visit and and strong wind with possibly each day some showers are expected. Especially next Friday and Saturday may see storm like condition, very strong wind and lots of rain. This years Christmas on Samui may not be white as expected but rather wet!

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

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

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Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 4th December –10th December, 2017

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 4^th December –10^th December, 2017 

Another Sunday morning, another half marathon done and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 4th December –10th December, 2017.

It's almost 10am and we have a partially cloudy sky over Koh Samui, the sun is breaking through and it's going to be warm today! Current temp at 10am is 28.8C. Expect higher temperatures for the  afternoon.

On Phuket, where I started my last PADI IDC program of the year earlier last week, it's blue skies all around with an occasional cloud in it. Current temp at 10am is already 33C and rising! High season weather is finally arriving here, although there are almost daily evening or night showers.

This morning I ran a half marathon as part of the Phuketon, a weekend chock full of running events. Out of 1959 participants I ended as 125th and I was 15th in my age group 50-59 out of 143 participants. I'm not in great shape with a 1:50 time and 5'09 pace but at the moment that's all I have!

A very nice event though and well organized!

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 4th December –10th December, 2017; Big Buddha during last week and the sun is coming out again around Koh Samui

Last week saw plenty of rain again around Koh Samui with a few thunderstorms thrown as well. Friday was the only sunny day last week. The sun did occasionally break through towards the end of the week though. Maximum temperatures ranged 28C and 29C, nice and cool. A typical rainy season week with the occasional flash flood as well.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 4th December –10th December, 2017; Sunset over Kata on Phuket last week

Th forecast for next week is looking very good, blue skies and plenty of sunshine at least until Friday. During there may be some rain coming Samui's way again. Enjoy the sun while it lasts, it's not your typical rainy season weather.

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. 

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Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 30th October – 5th November, 2017

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 30^th October – 5^th November, 2017 

It's Sunday morning, once more and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 30th October – 5th November, 2017. It's been a busy week and I've spent most of it in Khao Lak, with the PADI IDC finishing, the PADI IE being completes and PADI Instructor specialty diving done and dusted. Yesterday I arrived in Kamala, Phuket where I participated in the 1st Kamala mini marathon this morning an placed 5th in my age group.

First things first though and that's the current Sunday morning weather on Koh Samui. It's mostly cloudy with a current temp of 27.9C at 10am and a very strong wind blowing. Don't be surprised if later today there may a tropical shower or two. Fairly typical for this time of the year!

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 30th October – 5th November, 2017; The Plai Laem market, earlier last month. The green veggies on a string are sator, a Southern Thai veggie which I like a lot.

Last week saw plenty of clouds and a bit of wind, except for the night of 2nd to 3rd November when it rained all night long and the usual hot spots on Koh Samui had some flash flooding for a couple of hours, especially between 7am and 8am. Before noon the rain stopped though and the floods disappeared rather quickly. A fairly standard procedure this time of the year. As long as the rain doesn't last for more than a week, flash floods come and go quickly since the drainage systems aren't saturated.

Max temperatures during last week ranged from the usual 32-33C to 28C on the 2nd and 3rd.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 30th October – 5th November, 2017; Police patrol boat 813 in Khao Lak is still in the same spot as the Tsunami deposited it. More and more construction is going on around the monument.

The forecast for next week shows and predicts strong wind and plenty of rain on Monday to Tuesday night with a build up and phase out before and after. From Wednesday onward the wind settles in again although the occasional tropical showers will continue. As already mentioned, nothing unusual for this time of the year.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 30th October – 5th November, 2017; After the 1st mini marathon in Kamala on Phuket, where I ran into 5th spot in my age group. 9.5km in 46'40 or a 4'54 pace. One of the hilliest race routes a ever ran so far and to top it off, the finish was a 1km stretch on the beach. All for the price of one with no extra charge! Happy with my result, since Phuket always has some strong runner at the start line!

So, here we are, November has started and luckily the very strong storm that was predicted for the 2nd and 3rd November didn't happen, it all fizzled out in the end. Luckily enough. The rainy season has roared it's head though and do expect plenty of showers during this month with the occasional flood here and there. Hopefully scenes from last will stay away from us on our beloved 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