Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 1st June – 7th June 2020

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 1^st June – 7^th June 2020

Sunday morning and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 1st June – 7th June 2020. It's 11am and it's partially cloudy. Currently the sun is out, but before that it was more cloudy. Current temperature is 31C. As expected by now, it's also very humid.

Last week saw a very typical June week. A bit of rain here and there. Some hard tropical showers were part of the week. On the other hand, there was also sunshine. Combined with the humidity, it was hot and sweaty! The maximum temperature reached 35C early in the week. Most of the time it reached 33C to 34C. However, it's interesting how during a late afternoon tropical shower, the temperature dropped from the lower thirties into the mid-high twenties. On the other hand, the minimum temperature last week dropped to 23C a few nights. For very short periods though. Mostly it was 24-25C.

Some Covid19 updates. We have arrived in phase 3 of lowering restrictions. Massage parlors are allowed to open again, for instance. Cinemas can open their doors as well, but with limited capacity and no pop corn! 1st July may see opening of all borders and lifting of all restrictions. This is not confirmed yet, though. Not everybody will be allowed to enter Thailand at that moment. At the moment there's talk of 'travel bubbles'. In a nutshell, this means that tourists from countries that are good in controlling the virus, can access Thailand. Thais (and expats?) from Thailand can also visit these countries. This includes among others, China and Vietnam. It doesn't include most European countries or the USA at the time being.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 1^st June – 7^th June 2020

Despite the current Covid19 situation, there's lots of road construction going on around the island. This is in front of our house in Plai Laem. After about a year of having stopped construction. now the workers are in full construction mode and work swiftly. The idea is that a walkway is constructed. For this, most households/owners need to hand over a tiny little bit of their land to the government. Not everybody is happy with that. Near us, two households refused to donate the land. The work was rested because of this. Now they continue again. Whoever doesn't want a new road/walkway in front of their house, they just pass by. It's now apparently up to you what you want. You want it nice later on, you have to take care yourself. Many houses actually did build on public road terrain and have now the illegal buildings removed. There's no discussion there. Other parts of the island also have road construction going. It does look a lot better to be honest. Just in my humble opinion that is.

For next week the predictions are are similar to the last 2-3 weeks. Partially cloudy,. This means hot and humid sunny moments. There can and most likely will also be tropical showers.

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

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 17th February – 23rd February 2020

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 17^th February – 23^rd February 2020

A day later than usual but here we are with the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 17th February – 23rd February 2020. It's Monday morning and I had a sever cold over the last couple of days. Nope. no reason to worry, no coronavirus for this blogger. Koh Samui is coronavirus free.

Having said that, there was no long slow distance run yesterday, instead, I spent a lot of time in bed over the weekend.

Nonetheless, we have a blue sky over Koh Samui, with a few clouds in it. Current temperature at 10.30am is 28C

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 17^th February – 23^rd February 2020

Road construction is going on at Chaweng beach road. This one year project aims to put all cables underground. A great project and hopefully it will improve the scenery along the beach road. On this picture, cables are being laid underground. I still wonder if the project will be completed within the one year prediction, but I hope the result will look good! This is at the corner of Timmy's Tailor and the Mercure Chaweng Tana hotel.

Last week saw a few showers on almost every day. There was still plenty of sunshine as well. Most showers were short but some were harder and lasted a bit longer. During my service as a wedding celebrant, we had one wedding last week that had a bit of rain during the ceremony.

Maximum temperatures reached 31C but it was mostly a bit cooler. Due to the clouds and occasional rain, most of the time it was around 29C.

The minimum temperature was mostly 23C with a drop to 22C occasionally two nights ago.

The forecast for next week is looking better. A nice breeze all week long. There is no rain predicted but a tropical showers, fast and hard can always happen.

Enjoy the island, it's quiet and relaxd at the moment. Be careful if you drive a car or motorbike and do go out and about and explore.

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; 25th November – 1st December 2019

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 25^th November – 1^st December 2019

It's another Sunday morning and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 25th November – 1st December 2019.

On Koh Samui we have a partially cloudy sky. At 8am the current temperature is 27C. Really enjoyable. Later today some rain may drift over the island though.

In the meantime, I'm still on Malapascua in the Philippines. A small island at the most northern tip of Cebu island. I completed my Sunday morning slow, long distance run. A nice and relaxing 2 hour run. It's 28C at 9am local time. Partially cloudy to cloudy and still nice. Over the next two days we're expecting a typhoon to hit the Philippines and we should be on the outskirts of this typhoon.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 25^th November – 1^st December 2019

Flash flood in Bophud, one of the well known hot spots on Samui. 

Last week was not so great on Koh Samui. At last the rainy season caught up with us and it rained almost every day. Still nothing like a more standard rainy season. However, not as nice as the previous November weeks. Maximum temperatures reached 32C and the lowest temperature dropped down to 22C. 

Still a fairly nice week, considering it's the last November week.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 25^th November – 1^st December 2019

This is how most roads on Malapascua look like. Especially near Thresher Cove Resort in the north eastern corner of the island, where I stay. Very idyllic.  Cars are not allowed on the island.

The forecast for the first December week.  The wind should pick up during the week. Regular light showers are expected throughout the week. Nothing too serious. Not like non stop rain, but a fairly wet week lies ahead of us. Still very good considering it's supposed to be the rainy season.

Enjoy your stay on Koh Samui or the surrounding islands!

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

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

Join me in a private dive trip with yours sincerely! 

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

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

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

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 8th July – 14th July 2019

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 8^th July – 14^th July 2019

Here we are, another Sunday morning and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 8th July – 14th July 2019. It's nice and sunny this morning with a current temperature at 10.30am of 31C.

Sunday morning also means my long slow distance run is done. 30.6km this morning. This week I'm half way in my marathon training plan. Only 8 more weeks until race day!

Last week saw very nice weather. In Plai Laem we had one shower. Strong and hard and that was it. The rest of the island may have had some more showers. However, still nothing how July usually is.

Maximum temperatures last week reached 35C. The minimum got stuck at 22C last week.

Very fair weather for this time of the year!

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 8^th July – 14^th July 2019

Road construction in Plai Laem. This is very near to our house. Once it is completed it will all look very nice. Paved side walks, new lighting. New road surface. It will take a while though. Two house owners are not complying with the construction over their land. It will slow down proceedings. This in turn will mean longer periods of dust around our living area.

First of all, next week the wind is supposed to pick. Secondly,  come mid week, the rain is supposed to arrive. Quite a lot actually. Next weekend we may see some very strong wind. This may come with more rain as well.

Nothing to get too worried about yet. This is much more like July usually is. 

Hope you are or will be enjoying your stay on the island. Go out and about as long as the weather holds!

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; 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; 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.

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

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 28th January – 4th February 2018

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 28^th January – 4^th February 2018 

Sunday morning and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 28th January – 4th February 2018.During the Sunday morning long run, it was fairly cloudy, with just a few blue spots among the clouds, but the sun is creeping out a bit more at this very moment, around 9am. Current temperature is 28C. However, I won't be surprised if there will be a few showers throughout the day today and it will become warmer throughout the day.

There was a fair bit of wind this morning though.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 28th January – 4th February 2018; One of the fire trucks on Koh Samui, spotted in Chaweng last week As far as I know, they're located at the airport and part of the airport fire fighting crew. Not too many times you get to see one of them around the island.

Last week saw a lovely end of January, with sunny skies, however the start of February saw each day having a few showers. Maximum temperatures ranged from 30 to 32C, so not too much variation.

The forecast for next week is predicts sunnier skies again with an odd chance of a shower. The lovely February weather is warming up.

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 August 2017

Goodbye to August 2017

The end of the month and time to say Goodbye to August 2017 under a nice and fairly sunny last day of the month. It's currently 30.7C at 10.50am and partially cloudy to sunny. How an August day on Koh Samui should be but how it wasn't all month long.

Last night we had some rain and during half of the days this month we had rain. Most of the time just some tropical showers, meaning short and possibly hard rain but we also had a couple of storms moving over our island this month.

Max temperatures ranged between 30C and 34C throughout the month, which is fairly steady and expected but in general it was not a great August with a bit more rain than average, in my opinion.

Goodbye to August 2017; Car accident near the Bophud school yesterday. The driver must have gone very fast in order to park his or her car illegally upside down! Be careful out on the Koh Samui roads, it's dangerous out there!

Looking forward to next month! Plenty of races to be run on Samui, 2nd September the Cancer Care run in Nathon at the Seatran pier. 9th September the Samui Festival marathon at the Wharf (I will only run the 10km distance). The 23rd will see the North - South charity run which is followed by the Mad Hatter run come 24th, also at the Wharf. See you there?

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; 4th February, 2017

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 4^th February, 2017

Today's weather;

It's time to start flocking back to Koh Samui again! This morning sees lovely blue skies all over the island and it should stay like that all day long! Current temp at 7am is 26C

On Koh Lanta we also have a lovely blue sky shaping up, with a a few lone and thin clouds in it. Current temp at 7am is 25C

A few of my PADI IDC candidates and myself will be on the boat, diving over the next two days, before the PADI IE start on Monday morning! But first it's time to enjoy and relax.

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 4th February, 2017; Sunset at Lipa Noi. The good weather is back on Koh Samui and is here to stay!

Yesterday saw an interesting day with some rain and at some places on the island, very hard rain, but in our North Eastern part of the island, it was cloudy but stayed dry all day long. Max temp reached 30C

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 4th February, 2017; View towards the bridge connecting the two Lanta islands, Koh Lanta Yai and Koh Lanta Noi. Koh Lanta Yai is where all the development and tourist action is and that's where this picture is taken. The bridge is great, since it eliminated the need of using the very small ferries that caused massive traffic jams and waiting times to get on or off the island and opened less than a year ago

There forecast for the next seven days is looking very good, how about blue skies with occasionally a cloud in it? Excellent conditions to relax at the beach or go out and about and see and explore the island, on your own or with a tour, like the tour options that you can book through me, the half day gourmet picnic and snorkel tour, the photography tour or the drinks tasting tour. Diving is also top notch now, with the water clarity getting better each day and lots of fish to see and flat oceans. Please don't hesitate to contact me for more information an any tour option you may be interested in.

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

Goodbye to January 2017

Goodbye to January 2017

It's time to say Goodbye to January 2017 and it's about time, since this was not a month to remember for it's nice weather, in total contrast! We need to go back to November 2010 and March 2011 when we even had worse weather and flood conditions. However, back in those days the current drainage system wasn't in place, and after the initial flash flood, it took up to two weeks for the water to drain. Now we had flash floods during January but within hours the roads are clear again, as soon as the rain stops.

We had however a couple of days of almost non stop rain and some serious flooding, more and worse than we had in December 2016, just a month ago!

The amount of visitors and page views was the highest ever on my blog, it stood at 146.211 in May 2011 but I'm currently, with just a few more hours to go at 153.788 page views for this month.

On my Samui weather and info Facebook page it was also very busy and traffic increased plentiful.

Goodbye to January 2017; Picture and all rights by Ong Un Jungtrakool‎

Wet streets in January and a sight to get used, traffic jams for the Bophud traffic lights, all the way backing up to Zazen Boutique Resort and one time I was in the traffic start at DAN Auto in Maenam and it took thirty minutes to reach the traffic lights. Everybody and his dog seems to have a car nowadays on the island, and the roads are just not build with that much traffic in mind. Ins't that called progress?

The last couple of days of the month have been lovely, sunny and warm and we had two or three days in the middle of the month, when it was also nice and warm and sunny, but that didn't last too long!

We were lucky though and in all the days that we had floods, we only had one day during which we had to endure a power cut for five hours. It was very pleasant that was the only power cut we had! Other parts of the island may have had more and longer power cuts.

We still managed to go out and have some nice dinners, like at Barracuda Restaurant at the Wharf and at Prego, Italian restaurant that's part of the Amari in Chaweng.

It's best to look forward to a new month, February 2017, usually a very nice and mild month with plenty of sunshine. Also the month hen my blog can celebrate 10 years of being live!

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; 5th December, 2016

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 5^th December, 2016

Today's weather;

The rain continues around Koh Samui and this morning there's a constant rain/drizzle. The roads start to flood slowly again and the end of the rain today isn't in sight, copious amounts of rain are still to come down today with hardly any breaks. The wind has slowed down though but there are various minor landslides around the island because the constant rain and floods. Current temp at 7am is 27C

At Kata on Phuket it's cloudy but dry with the sun try to break through the cloud cover but without much success at the moment. Maybe later today. Current temp at 7am is 25.3C

Yesterday the PADI IE for December on Phuket was completed very successfully by my three candidates and they all three passed with very good scores and are now PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors!

Today I'm out on the boat to the Raya islands and tomorrow via Khao Lak back to Koh Samui, where I hope to arrive late in the evening.

A funny and interesting phenomena, during floods many cars lose their license plates. There seem to be hot spots, like here near the Bophud traffic lights, were more than usual amounts of license plates are lost and the people that lve near those places or find them in general, hang them up for display, so you can claim your license plate again. I saw similar things happen with things that people lose whilst driving motorbikes, the lost item (a school unfirm hat, a shoe, you name it) is hung up for public display, so if you go looking for it, you can easily see it and get it back.

Bear The Wharf at Fisherman's Village this morning

Picture and all rights by Joe Clasby

One fo the 'hot pots' on the island near Zico's and the Centara Grand Beach Resort, where the road is very low and water has nowhere to escape to

Yesterday saw a dry morning after an almost completely dry night which gave the water an opportunity to flow away and normalize the situation again. The afternoon saw more rain agian though but not as torrential as the previous day. Some roads started to fill up again though but not as dramatic as the floods on 3rd December. Max temp reached 30C

Kata beach on Phuket, yesterday afternoon under a nice sunny sky, busy with plenty of people enjoying the flat oceans and the beach

The forecast predicts plenty of rain for today and tomorrow but the breaks seem to start by Wednesday. Still cloudy days but not as much rain as currently and recently and it will give the island time to recover from this onslaught. It was brutal but Koh Samui managed to cope and so far without power cuts, which is nice and rather unusual.

Hang in there for two more days and things should be getting back to 'normal'. 

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; 28th November, 2016

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 28^th November, 2016

Today's weather;

It's nice over Koh Samui this morning, the sky is fairly blue, the sun is darting around this early on although there's an odd chance of some light rain this morning as well, possibly a bit later and the wind has picked up a little bit. Current temp at 7am is already 29C

In Kata on Phuket we have a few clouds but also plenty of blue and the sun is about to warm up, to burn off the remaining thin cloud layers. It looks like a nice and warm day is in the making. Current temp at 7am is 27.4C

Picture and all rights by Vilailuk Photsalee‎
Yesterday evening a tourist bus overturned on Koh Samui roads with 28 people on board, when the driver of the bus lost control as the vehicle negotiated a curve, causing the bus to topple over on its side. Ten of the tourists were slightly injured, the driver, tour guide and the remaining 18 passengers were unharmed. Six of the injured tourists were sent to Bangkok Hospital Samui and four others were taken to Thai International Hospital Samui. Luckily nobody died. It looks this happened in the Baan Namuang area.

Yesterday was a bit of a mixed bag, sunshine, clouds, some rain, back to sunshine and so on. On top of that it reached a max temp of 33C, not bad at all for a November day on Koh Samui.

On the way to work in Kata, Phuket each day, less than a ten minute walk from my room to the Kata Big Rock training facility of PADI CDC Center ' Dive Asia', I pass this old jeep, parked in the green and grown under by the green in the garden. You can pass it a lot of times before you actually notice there's a car in the garden!

The foreast tells us to enjoy today and tomorrow, it may be the last two sunny days around Koh Samui for a while to come. As of Wednesday the rain and wind are supposed to pick up and by Thursday we should have strong wind and lots of rain pretty much all day long and this could easily continue well into next week. It looks like the monsoon is about to start, for real this time.

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Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 2nd September, 2016

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 2^nd September, 2016

Today's weather;

It's cloudy this morning over Koh Samui and it looks most of the day it might stay like this. I don't expect any rain, but you never know. Current temp at 28C

Safari truck madness at Big Buddha at 9.30am. More than twenty of them arrive at the same time and plaster the place with (mainly Chinese) tourists. This happens three times per day

Yesterday saw a nice and sunny day all day long and it got really warm with a max temp of 34C

The forecast predicts the wind to pick as of today with mostly cloudy skies and an occasional tropical shower over the next ten days.

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Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 5th August, 2016

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 5^th August, 2016

Today's weather;

It's cloudy over Koh Samui this morning and I expect it to remain mostly cloudy today but dry and with a nice and cool breeze. Current temp at 9am is 29C. 

A late update this morning since I just got back from a 17.5km interval run here on Phuket. The weather changed drastically overnight here, it's blue skies galore this morning and the current temp at 9am is 29.1C

Yesterday we completed the current July/August 2016 PADI IDC on Phuket with a day out on the ocean and some open water training dives and tomorrow the PADI IE or exam starts for my two candidates.

They were running out of parking space at the Government hospital in Nathon,so the grand idea was to create parking space in front of already parked cars. Brilliant idea!

Yesterday saw a windy and cloudy day around Koh Samui with some rain showers thrown in for good measure. Max temp reached 31C

Chalong pier on Phuket, under a dark and grey sky yesterday morning when we left for a days diving at Raya Yai island. It was choppy on the way out but a lot nicer on the way back in again

The forecast for the next ten days on Koh Samui look nice until Wednesday, until the outskirts of a new typhoon will hit Thailand again and currently strong storm like conditions are expected around next weekend, starting next Friday.

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Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 2nd August, 2016

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 2^nd August, 2016

Today's weather;

There's a very strong wind blowing over Koh Samui this morning but the sky is partially clouded with some blue parts in it. Expect some cloudy skies later today but in the best possible scenario, it remains like this today.   Current temp at 7am is 28C

On Phuket we have a very strong wind, at midnight I woke up from the ferocity of the wind or storm that was going on at the time being. It's wet with moments of rain and drizzle and some dry spells as well but the sky is very dark and grey. Current temp at 7am is 27.4C

A warning sign you about the helmet law on Koh Samui and in Thailand, at the police box near the Bophud traffic lights. One of the many laws on Koh Samui that is only used when it suits the men in brown. Helmets are now required for both the rider and the passnger(s) on the bike, but the police only checks occasionally, all other days of the month nobody seems to care on Koh Samui whether you use a helmet or not. Helmet use by motorbike riders seems to be a lot more on the mainland compared to Koh Samui

Yesterday saw a nice and partially cloudy day over Koh Samui with a very strong wind and some sunshine at times. Max temp reached 33C

One of the entrance gates at Wat Kitti Sanghkaram in Kata on Phuket, which I pass each day on my way to the Kata Big Rock training facilities of PADI CDC center 'Dive Asia'.

The forecast for the next ten days predicts a lot of wind and thunderstorms with rain from today until Friday, when the storms are petering out. The weekend and next week should be very sunny but come Wednesday a new storm seems to be coming Samui's way. You may expect an occasional tropical shower after the weekend. 

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Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 13th December, 2015

Today's weather;

It's fairly cloudy to partially cloudy around Koh Samui this morning and in some locations around the island there may be some rain during the morning. Current temp at 9am is 29C
Later today I will be flying home to Koh Samui.

In Bangkok it was a very early rise for me, at 2.30am, for a 5am start of the 5th International half marathon at Rama VIII bridge. It is partially cloudy here and the current temp at 9am is 29.8C
The half marathon went well, with a 1:51'00 time, very close to my personal best.

Meh Guanyin statue at Wat Plai Laem early morning, around the corner of our house

Yesterday saw a partially cloudy day around Koh Samui with a max temp of 31C

Rama VIII in Bangkok where nearby was the start and finish of a half marathon I ran this morning in 1:51'00.1, almost a personal best

The forecast predicts rather cloudy skies before the weekend and the wind picking up later this week, An occasional shower can still be expected during the next ten days.

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Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 12th December, 2015

Today's weather;

It's nice and sunny around Koh Samui and it should stay like this all day long, Current temp at 7am is 27C

Today I find myself back in Bangkok, where I arrive yesterday evening. Tomorrow I'm planning to run the International half marathon here in town, with start and finish at the Rama VIII bridge, Start is at 5am, so expect a late update!
The weather here is partially cloudy with a current of 27,8C, now off to find some breakfast and running some errands and visit a running shop!

A sitting Buddha statue at Big Buddha, one of the many smaller statues around the complex

Yesterday saw a hot day around Koh Samui, but at some parts there was also some rain! Max temp reached 33C

Yesterday in Bangkok, empty roads for 'Bike for Dad' in honor of the King's 88th Birthday. A rather unusual sight in Bangkok and it caused a bit of interruption

The forecast changed slightly, the next couple of days show a few more clouds than originally predicted and the next three days may have nightly showers. Towards next weekend we may have some rain and clouds.

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Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 10th August, 2015

Today's weather;

There's a light cloud cover this morning hanging over Koh Samui and I expect this to lift and make some room for a sunnier sky alter this morning. Current temp at 7am is 25.8C

The small, winding and pittoresque hill road leading you up to Khow Tanim and the Magic Garden

Yesterday started out very cloudy and we had our daily shower around noon with some hard rain. After that is cleared up a little bit but there wasn't too much sun around. Max temp reached 32C

The forecast is looking nice for the next ten days, we should have sunny days with occasionally some wind nad a rare shower. It looks like August is about to shape up.

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Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 10th July, 2015

Today's weather;

There's a little bit of wind this morning and it seems that the cloud cover is slowly breaking up over Koh Samui. There were already some sunny moment this early in the day and I expect blue-ish skies later today. Current temp at 7am is 26.6C

There has been a lot of road construction going on around the island recently, making the roads wider and putting tar on top of the concrete roads. Here's the road leading to the Government hospital in Nathon under construction, being tarred over the next couple of days.

Yesterday saw a cloudy start of the day, soon to be followed during the morning with some sunny moments and some very blue skies during the afternoon. Our daily shower also came along around 7pm. Max temp reached 32.7C

The forecast is at last showing some major changes. The wind will still be there until next weekend but the cloud cover is about to break up and sunnier skies are expected over the next ten days, not immediately all days, but it's a start and late next week should see a lot more sunshine.

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