Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 10th September, 2012

Today's weather;

Koh Samui's sky is slightly clouded and the sun is coming through half heartily this morning. Current temp at 7am is 27.3C

This is also Koh Samui; in Baan Bang Kao in the South of the island, as if time stood still

Yesterday saw a sunny and warm day! Max temp reached 33.5C

The forecast tells us that we should enjoy every beam of sunshine we can get since as of Thursday there's going to be some very strong wind, culminating over the weekend with real storm like conditions and plenty of rain. The participants of the Ibis Koh Samui trophy next weekend may be in for something!

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Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 9th September, 2012

Today's weather;

A nice blue sky is welcoming us this morning over Koh Samui. Current temp at 7am is 25.7C

View over Choengmon from the mountains

Yesterday saw a nice and sunny day in our parts of the island with a max temp of 31.1C

The forecast is still predicting strong winds, but as happens many times, the windy days are being pushed back each day and sometimes they just never end up happening. Let's see how this develops. The predicted wind should now start come Thursday and last all the way through Sunday at this moment.

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2nd Annual Samui Gay Pride Beach Volleyball Competition, 22-23 September

After last years successful one day event, this year a bigger competition over two days has been set up for the gay community on Koh Samui.

With over a 100 players and onlookers last year, numbers should be higher this year with more teams expected to participate as well.

If you ever witnessed some beach volleyball on the beach, mainly in Chaweng, you can see that the  quality level is rather high and some spectacular games should be in the making.

All revenue will be donated to a charity and the weekend of 22nd and 23rd September will see all the action happening at OP bungalow at Chaweng Beach. 

I'll be running the half marathon on 23rd though!

More information here.

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Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 8th September, 2012

Today's weather;

The sun is out again! Koh Samui has some blue skies with a few fluffy clouds in it and a current temp at 7am of 24.3C

Police, minivans and more police; a very high visitor was going around the island yesterday, spotted between Bang Rak and Bophud

Yesterday saw mostly overcast around the island. The morning sun was soon replaced by clouds and during the afternoon we had a little bit of rain. Max temp reached 31.7C

The forecast shows splendid conditions over the weekend and Monday before strong wind starts again for the remained of the week with chances of rain.

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Koh Samui car free week 16-23 September 2012

After what seems some similar events in Bangkok, Koh Samui will now have it's own 'car free week' event which will kick off this coming 16th September with an opening event at Chaweng Beach lake and a bicycle ride around Chaweng.
have a look at the Facebook page about this event.

Hundreds of cyclists are joining a bike rally for Samui Car Free Week organized by Tourism Authority of Thailand, Koh Samui Municipality, Green Leaf Foundation, Green Island Foundation, Tourism association of Koh Samui, Thai Hotel Association, and Koh Samui Cycling Club to raise awareness on climate change and the need for personal action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. On the opening day, September 16th, a marching band will lead more than 300 volunteers, supporters and celebrities on a bicycle ride starting from Chaweng Lake.

Activity: Opening day on September 16th, 2012

7.30 Lomprayah free pick up from Tesco Nathon(limited space please inform) 

8.00-9.00 all cyclists at Chaweng Lake to register and receive t-shirt / speech / Representatives from villager announce activities during the Car Free Week 

9.00- 10.00 Samui Car Free day cheer formation 

10.00-10.10 Marching Band lead the cyclists to the starting point 

10.10-11.00 Ride around Chaweng 

11.00-12.00 Car Free Week fair and raffle 

12.30 Lomprayah free pick up return to Nathon

ชวนกันปั่นเกาะ...เกาะสมุย, 16-22 กันยายน 2555 - จะมีนักปั่นจักรยานกว่าสี่ร้อยคนเข้าร่วมปั่นจักรยานในคาร์ฟรีวีค หรือวันแบ่งถนนให้คนเดินและปั่น ซึ่งจัดขึ้นโดย การท่องเที่ยวแห่งประเทศไทย เทศบาลเมืองเกาะสมุย มูลนิธิใบไม้เขียว มูลนิธิเกาะสีเขียว สมาคมส่งเสริมการท่องเที่ยวเกาะสมุย สมาคมโรงแรมไทย และ ชมรมจักรยาน เพื่อรณรงค์สร้างความตระหนักต่อสาธารณชนเกี่ยวกับการเปลี่ยนแปลงสภาพภูมิอากาศ และความจำเป็นที่แต่ละคนต้องลงมือทำเพื่อลดการปล่อยก๊าซเรือนกระจก รวมถึงการผลักดันให้เกาะสมุยเป็นเมืองน่าอยู่ ร่วมปั่นและเดินเปิดงานในวันที่ 16 กันยายนนี้ กิจกรรมนี้นำขบวนโดย วงดุริยางค์ของเยาวชน ตามมาด้วยขบวนจักรยานของอาสาสมัคร กว่า 300 คน ที่ปั่นจากจุดเริ่มต้น ที่พรุเฉวง และแปรขบวนเป็นรูปประเทศไทยร่วมกัน 

กิจกรรมวันที่ 16 กันยายน 2555 

7.30 รถกระบะลมพระยารับนักปั่นจากเทสโก้หน้าทอนมาที่งาน(เฉพาะคนลงชื่อ ที่นั่งจำกัด) 

8.00-9.00 นักปั่นลงทะเบียนรับเสื้อที่พรุเฉวง/แต่ละชุมชนแจ้งปฏิทินงาน car free week ในรูบแบบของตน/ เปิดงาน 9.00- 10.00 

9.00-10.00 แปรอักษรเป็นรูป car free day 10.00-10.10 

10.00-10.10 วงดุริยางค์ นำขบวนจักรยาน 10.10-11.00 

10.10-11.00 ร่วมกันขับรณรงค์ Car Free Week ส่งเสริมให้สมุยเป็นเมืองที่ปลอดภัยในการขับจักรยาน 

11.00-12.00 กิจกรรมต่างๆ/ จับฉลากชิงจักรยาน 12.30 

12.30 รถลมพระยาส่งนักปั่นที่หน้าทอน

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Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 7th September, 2012

Today's weather;

There's lots of overcast around Koh Samui this morning but in contrast to yesterday, there are also plenty of blue spots and the sun is peaking through! Current temp at 7am is 26.8C

Wat Plai Laem as seen from one of the surrounding hills

Yesterday saw rain during the morning but a dry afternoon. Max temp reached a nice 28.3C

The forecast remains steady, occasionally some breeze with the option of a tropical shower.

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3rd Koh Phangan Full Moon marathon, 29th-30th September, 2012

Just a week after the 3rd Princess' Cup or Samui Island marathon, Koh Phangan has it's own marathon. Not just a marathon, but the 3rd Full Moon marathon with start and finish at the ferry pier in Thong Sala.

The marathon will start at midnight in the night from 29th to 30th September and the quarter marathon, which I intend to run will start at 5m in the morning of 30th September.

It will most likely be a very hilly route, since hills are all over the place on Koh Phangan. At this moment I only know that the start and finish will be at the Ferry pier in Thong Sala, but I have no idea where the route will be taking us. If it's direction Haad Rin, it will actually be fairly flat for a while.

It's exciting to have two running events on two consecutive weekends, almost as home games! I'm looking forward to this run! I did a fair amount of training on Koh Phangan but have yet do participate in a competitive run here!

More information about registering can be found here.

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Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 6th September, 2012

Today's weather;

Plenty of overcast this morning with a bleak sun trying hard to break through around Koh Samui. There was plenty of strong wind along the coast and over the ocean. Current temp at 7am is 26.5C

The newest street on the island; each Wednesday at the Seatran pier in Bang Rak

Yesterday saw overcast all day long but no rain where I was, which is the North Eastern part of the island. The Southern part got some heavy rainfall however during the morning. Max temp reached 31C

The forecast still predicts strong wind today and less come tomorrow with nice blue skies after that with an occasional wind hose and possibly some rain in the form of a tropical shower.

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Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 5th September, 2012

Today's weather;

It's a bit of mixed bag over Diving around Koh Samui this morning. Over the oceans big clouds are lurking, over land there's a bit of overcast and earlier on the sun was out, but it seems that the ocean clouds are moving in. There's a fair bit of wind as well, more than your usual breeze. Current temp at 7am is 28C

Small restaurant behind the Green Mango in Chaweng, at the parking area

Yesterday saw plenty of sunshine and another warm day around the island. Max temp reached 34.7C

The forecast is showing strong wind today and tomorrow with the wind building off over Friday and sunny skies after that! Still no rain in sight but I wouldn't be surprised to see some either today or tomorrow.

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Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 4th September, 2012

Today's weather;

The sky over Koh Samui is partly clouded this morning but looking at yesterday's pattern, it might heat up fairly soon. Current temp at 7am is 28C

View towards Nathon from the government hospital

Yesterday was a very warm day with the sun out all day long. Max temp reached 34.8C

The forecast shows strong wind during Wednesday and parts of Thursday and possibly a strong shower on Thursday, after that it's smooth sailing with plenty of sunshine again.

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Camille