Phuket weather from 14 to 17 October 2013

Quickly we getting to end of the week and winter is getting closer.

Correct I said winter, and means Monsoon will turn blowing from North East. Fresh and dry air from inner Asia will keep sky clear and reduce humidity. In fact winter means high and good season.

Why winter in Thailand? Yes because Thailand is north of equator and follows same season as Europe and North America. Don't expect cold or snow. Will be dry, specially from January, air in the morning between mid November and end of January could be "just" 16 degree Celsius...and just for one hour. During the day will be very nice sunbathing as humidity is low,  making pleasant stay in the Sun.

For the moment still some shower and storm, but they normally last just one or two hours. the image here below show exactly what you can expect. Sun shining and storms at horizon, the Picture was take on the road between Patong and Karon Beach, where Le Meridien Beach Resort is located.

Flat Sea in front Le Meridien on 15 October 2013

Sea is now flat making perfect for any water activity, later in November will stay flat on west side where or famous beaches are and could be more rough on the way to Phi Phi islands. This condition will be normal specially during the morning when air will be colder than sea resulting in wind and waves.

Flat Sea at Patong Beach on 17 October 2013

Update about Phuket life, last night an iconic Phuket place got fire and is now just a big pile of rubble still burning after 15 hours.

In the picture below takes at dawn in Kathu can see over the hill a tick smoke, isn't a cloud. That is 10 km away and behind hills. The famous Supercheap store is still burning.

Smoke from Supercheap fire from Kathu on 17 Octber 2013

Supercheap in Phuket is a local supermarket chain, up to two years ago was just the huge superstore close to Mission Hospital in the north part of Phuket Town. Just opposite the Provincial Bus Terminal. in Phuket everyone has been there at least twice a year. At Supercheap you could find anything. From car spare parts to cooked meals. All best foreign brand. Restaurants, Hotels and boats use to get supplied form there. Hopefully nobody died inside last night when at 9:00 pm the fire started. We will miss the place and next week will be difficult find all supplies.

Seaview Patong Hotel - Patong holiday packages

Seaview Patong - right on the beach front

The Seaview Patong hotel is  just a few metres from the beach in the quiet southern part of Patong Beach and all the rooms look out over the Andaman Sea.

Though the hotel is in the quiet part of Patong Beach it is still only a few minutes walk from the centre of Patong's nightlife, Soi Bangla.

This location of this hotel is ideal central location for all the tours around Phuket as well as to Phi Phi, Phang Nga, the Similan Islands and Khaosok

• A very family friendly resort right on Patong beach.
• Simply cross the road to get to the beach. 
• The  Swimming pool has a childrens section and there is also a kids club, fitness centre and Spa on site
• Wifi is available throughout the hotel

Swimming Pool

Superior Room

A quiet beach front resort very close to the heart of Patong.

Enjoy your holidays at The Seaview Patong Hotel starting from

3,750 Thai Baht per person
Three days two nights

Inclusive of private return airport transfer (Phuket Airport), two nights accommodation in twin or double sharing Superior Room with breakfast, tax and insurance

Valid from now till 31 October 2013

Single supplement 3,750 Thai Baht

For information and booking don't hesitate to ask Easy Day Thailand team


How to get there - from Phuket airport you take the main highway south towards the centre of the highway, then following the signs for the beaches turn onto the bypass road. At the big Tesco Lotus intersection turn right following the sign "Patong Beach", then keep going straight for about 8 Km and over the hill to reach Patong. At the bottom of the hill turn right and then turn left into the first road past the Mosque (Rathuthit 200 Pi Road).  Continue all the way to the end of this road and then turn right on to Prachanukhro Rd heading towards the beach and then turn left on to Thaweewong road the hotel is about 300 metres along the road on the left side.

Seaview Patong Hotel

2 Taweewong Road, Patong Beach
Phuket 83150 Thailand
For more information about Phuket see our travel guide

Patong Seaview

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The Sea Hotel - Patong Beach holiday packages

The Sea Hotel

The Sea hotel is in the heart of Patong Beach, just two minutes walk from the beach and about ten minutes leisurely walk from the centre of Patong's nightlife, Soi Bangla, yet the hotel is also hidden away in a quiet enclave giving you peace and serenity after you've had your fill of hedonism.

This boutique hotel is designed in a contemporary Thai concept radiating a serene ambiance, which is enhanced by the stunning views of the mountains and sunset over the Andaman Sea from the roof top pool and restaurant

• Hidden Gem in the centre of Patong perfect for couples or groups of friends who want a chilled out base
• 2 minutes walk from the beach. 
• Roof top Swimming pool and Open Air roof top restaurant
• Free Wifi is available throughout the hotel

Rooftop Pool

Superior Room

Chilled out Boutique resort perfectly located in a quiet nook of Patong but still within easy reach of all ameneties

Enjoy your holidays at The Sea Hotel starting from

3,250 Thai Baht per person
Three days two nights

Inclusive of private return airport transfer (Phuket Airport), two nights accommodation in twin or double sharing Superior Room with breakfast, tax and insurance

Valid from now till 31 October 2013

Single supplement 3,250 Thai Baht

For information and booking don't hesitate to ask Easy Day Thailand team


How to get there - from Phuket airport you take the main highway south towards the centre of the highway, then following the signs for the beaches turn onto the bypass road. At the big Tesco Lotus intersection turn right following the sign "Patong Beach", then keep going straight for about 8 Km and over the hill to reach Patong. At the bottom of the hill turn right and then turn left into the first road past the Mosque (Rathuthit 200 Pi Road). At the third junction (corner Ban Sainamyen School) turn right to reach the Beach Road and then turn right again keeping the beach on your left hand side. On the beach road turn right at the first junction (corner football field), about 50 more meters and you see The Nap Hotel on your left, directly after this is The Sea Hotel.

The Sea Hotel

5/56 Haad Patong Road, Patong Beach, Kathu
Phuket 83150 Thailand
For more information about Phuket see our travel guide

Open Air Restaurant

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Phuket weather 24 to 27 September 2013

Against statistics this year September is dry and windy. Some rain fall for sure but nothing serious just storms and few hours of heavy rain.

Patong Beach Sunset on 24 September 2013

During last four days just bit of rain, sun was shining every day. The wind was blowing strong until Wednesday morning then calmed down but not as usual and sea was quiet choppy.

Patong Beach View on 26 Septmeber 2013

This morning just a short rain and the nice weather again great to enjoy boat trips and water activities, our liveaboard Sai Mai was ready to leave for a three days trip to Phi Phi islands.

Patong Beach - morning 27 Sept 2013

Different the situation in north Easter Thailand and the central plans that are under rain and underwater  for seasonal flooding. Remember that Phuket is a Island far south, about 800 km from Bangkok and it is hilly so can't be flooded for more then few hours and just on lower levels. I like to remark this two years ago when Bangkok was badly flooded people were asking  about the situation here and some even cancelled their holidays in November because of flood in Bangkok.

Phuket Airport Bus to Patong

Phuket Airport Bus fleet

Phuket Airport Bus Express provides transportation service from Phuket International Airport to Patong with stops at some of the main areas on the way.

This is a good alternative to taxi and to the tricky join-in minivans, it's convenient if you are on a budget or if you are travelling alone.

At the airport you can find the buses under the bridge, look for the sign "Airport Express"

This is also a good solution to go from Patong to Phuket International Airport if you want to avoid a taxi. The bus stop in Patong is at Jungceylon Shopping Mall.

There are 6 air conditioned buses, each one has 30 comfortable seats and a luggage storage area. Tickets can easily be purchased directly on board.

As you can see in the map below, our office is located at just few steps from Kathu Intersection bus stop, so it's also easy to use this transportation service if you want to come to Easy Day Thailand office.

Bus from Phuket Airport to Patong

PROS:

• Cheap
• Reliable
• No annoying and unwished stops at some travel agency on the way.
• Gives the chance to see part of Phuket Island along the way.

CONS:

• The whole ride between the Airport and Patong takes about 2 hours while it would be much faster with a private transfer.
• In Patong the bus stops only at Jungceylon Shopping Mall, so depending on your hotel's location you will probably need also a taxi ride to/from the hotel.

There are 9 daily departures almost every hour:

Patong - Airport

	Patong	Kathu Intersection	Tesco Lotus Intersection	Boat Lagoon	Heroines Monument	Lotus Thalang	Thalang	Muangmai	Airport
1	8:00	8:20	8:35	8:50	9:05	9:20	9:30	9:45	9:55
2	10:00	10:20	10:35	10:50	11:05	11:20	11:30	11:45	11:55
3	11:00	11:20	11:35	11:50	12:05	12:20	12:30	12:45	12:55
4	13:00	13:20	13:35	13:50	14:05	14:20	14:30	14:45	14:55
5	14:30	14:50	15:05	15:20	15:35	15:50	16:00	16:15	16:25
6	15:30	15:50	16:05	16:20	16:35	16:50	17:00	17:15	17:25
7	17:00	17:20	17:35	17:50	18:05	18:20	18:30	18:45	18:55
8	18:00	18:20	18:35	18:50	19:05	19:20	19:30	19:45	19:55
9	19:00	19:20	19:35	19:50	20:05	20:20	20:30	20:45	20:55

Airport - Patong

	Airport	Muangmai	Thalang	Lotus Thalang	Heroines Monument	Boat Lagoon	Tesco Lotus Intersection	Kathu Intersection	Patong
1	8:15	8:25	8:40	8:50	9:05	9:20	9:30	9:45	10:05
2	9:30	9:40	9:55	10:05	10:20	10:35	10:45	11:00	11:20
3	10:15	10:25	10:40	10:50	11:05	11:20	11:30	11:45	12:05
4	11:30	11:40	11:55	12:05	12:20	12:35	12:45	13:00	13:20
5	12:30	12:40	12:55	13:05	13:20	13:35	13:45	14:00	14:20
6	14:15	14:25	14:40	14:50	15:05	15:20	15:30	15:45	16:05
7	15:30	15:40	15:55	16:05	16:20	16:35	16:45	17:00	17:20
8	19:30	19:40	19:55	20:05	20:20	20:35	20:45	21:00	21:20
9	20:45	20:55	21:10	21:20	21:40	21:55	22:05	22:20	22:40

Airport			RATES IN THAI BAHT (valid for both ways)
50	Muangmai
50	50	Thalang
60	50	50	Heroines
60	60	50	50	Boat Lagoon
80	60	60	50	50	Lotus
100	80	60	60	50	50	Kathu
120	100	80	60	60	50	50	Patong

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The Nap - Patong holiday package

Lobby at The Nap

The Nap Patong is a chic and stylish resort hotel located just a few steps from Patong Beach, home of Phuket's night life a and shopping. The area surrounding the hotel is very tranquil so a quiet sleep at night is secured while Bangla Road, heart of night life and shopping, is just 10 minutes walk or a short tuktuk ride away. 

The atmosphere in the hotel is unique, thanks to the modern design and lighting system.

• Five different styles of  rooms for all budgets and wishes, from the simple Day Dream Deluxe room to the luxurious Signature Pool Villa. Perfect for couples, honeymooners and families.
• Less than one minute walk from the beach and 5-10 minute walk to Patong vibrant nightlife and shopping spots.
• The rooftop swimming pool, the NAM (New Ayurvedic Massage) Spa, the fitness center and the "76 Bar & Dine" make it the perfect place to stay.
• Free WiFi in all rooms and lobby,  
• Complimentary Mini Bar with daily refill.

Pool and terrace

Bar & Restaurant

Day Dream Deluxe Room

The location definitely makes this hotel the perfect base for your Holiday in Phuket giving easy access to the best night life and shopping opportunities, as well as being a central starting point for all main destinations for day tours in and around Phuket Island, all with a high quality of stay. This small stylish hotel focuses on customer service so that all guests feel like VIP's, value for money is great.

Enjoy your holiday at The Nap starting from

4,050 Thai Baht per person
Three days two nights

Inclusive of private return airport transfer (Phuket Airport), two nights accommodation in twin or double sharing Day Dream Deluxe room with breakfast, tax and insurance

Valid from now till 31 October 2013

Single supplement 4,050 Thai Baht

For information and booking don't hesitate to ask Easy Day Thailand team

How to get there - from Phuket airport you take the main highway south towards the centre of the highway, then following the signs for the beaches turn onto the bypass road. At the big Tesco Lotus intersection turn right following the sign "Patong Beach", then keep going straight for about 8 Km and over the hill to reach Patong. At the bottom of the hill turn right and then turn left into the first road past the Mosque (Rathuthit 200 Pi Road). At the third junction (corner Ban Sainamyen School) turn right to reach the Beach Road and then turn right again keeping the beach on your left hand side. On the beach road turn right at the first junction (corner football field), about 50 more meters and you will finally find The Nap on your left.

The Nap Patong
5/55 Haad Patong Road., Patong Beach,
Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand
For more information about Phuket see our travel guide.

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Phuket Weather 26 July 2013

Another nice sunny day, and hopefully this weather will be stable for the weekend. Also wind calmed down and waves on shore are much smaller than last week, very good to enjoy a swim but still being careful about rip currents that could be present even with quieter sea conditions.

Welcome to Patong City

Many people are afraid to find only rainy days if they come to Phuket during low season but truth is that most days are like today, sunny with some harmless clouds passing by. Another positive note is that the popular beaches like Patong are much more enjoyable than during high season because they are not overcrowded, and do not forget that during low season all hotels are much cheaper.

Quiet Patong Beach

The Allano Phuket - Promotion for Summer 2014

Just few minutes walk to Patong nightlife center, only 100 meters from Jungceylon Shopping center, and Patong Beach is ten minutes away, everything for an exciting holidays is at walking distance from The Allano Phuket in Patong.

Superior Room

You will save in transfers, will stay in new comfortable and modern rooms and delight in a quiet corner of Patong Beach.

Rooms have aircon, modern toilets with shower, flat screen TV, free wifi and more to offer. If you have rented a motorbike won't need to park it on the road, The Allano has a garage inside.

Take this great opportunity for your Summer Holidays in Patong

1. Superior from 750 Thai Baht per night per room
2. Deluxe from 1,000 Thai Baht per night per room
3. Studio from 1,200 Thai Baht per night per room 

Prices are for room stay only max two people.        

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Deluxe Room

Easy Day Thailand Special weekend at Patong Beach

Three days and two nights for just 2,500 Thai Baht per person 

Inclusive of three nights in Deluxe room, breakfast for two people, private return airport transfers from Phuket airport, tax and insurance. 

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Phuket Weather 27 June 2013

A cloudy day without rain and during afternoon sunshine. No wind and more humidity.

Sunbath at Patong Beach on 27 June 2013

Now is a great time to enjoy the sea and any activity combined with best offers Phuket hotels.

Panoramic View on 27 June 2013

Phuket Weather 26 June 2013

A calm day with sunshine and some clouds, no wind and overall all normal situation for the incoming month of July. Late afternoon saw some clouds but no rain all day, now without wind will feel more the heat and humidity.

Patong Beach in front Loma Park

Wind is down since few three days now so waves are very small and gently splash on the beach during low tide at sunset. So everyone take a moment to relax and enjoy the view.

Patong Beach low tide

If you are in Patong and like to see some local life then at sunset go to Loma Park where many people like to chill out , have a light dinner and children play at the park.

Sunset at Patong Beach - Phuket

Phuket Weather 24 June 2013

A beautiful sunny day, wind almost down to zero, still the big waves come from open sea specially during high tide, that today was around noon.

Nai Harn Beach -24 June 2013

But can see from the panoramic view point between Nai Harn Beach and Karon beach how the horizon has changed and now the sky is clear with incredible visibility.

View of Kata and Karon - 24 June 2013

And at late afternoon was time for low tide and sea at Patong Beach was flat and calm, letting everyone enjoy a great day on holiday.

Low tide at Patong Beach

Phuket weather 12 June 2013

Today more rain and strong wind with high waves and rough sea. However on Patong beach business is almost as normal, surely just few people but don't forget that temperature never drop so still between 27 and 29 Celsius, making a beach walking under a sky full of clouds even a nice thing to do.

Beach vendor in Patong

Tourist on the beach 

After few days raining is time for one of best activities in Phuket and most preferred by women...shopping. As Phuket offer a lot for this from big mall to small street stalls. 

Junk Ceylon Shopping Center Patong

One of most popular place is Junk Ceylon shopping center in Patong, here you can find international brands and a lot of local products, go down in the basement floor for Thai handcraft souvenirs.

Patong shopping center

Also best time to visit the week end market so won't be too hot and will take easy to walk and see all products and enjoy tasting Thai food and fruits.

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Phuket Weather 11 June 2013

As foreseen another day of rain but a very good surprise in the morning no wind so sea condition were good, good reward for those decided anyway to do some water activities.

High tide at Patong Bay

This morning Patong streets were flooded making morning traffic jammed, so should check tide tables if you are going, diving, out on a boat, like surfing and when like to park you car.

Near Patong Hospital

Near Patong Police Station

Floods can happen because of high tide combined with heavy rain falls, this morning between 6:30 and 8:30 was raining a lot and how can see from the tide table here below, taken from Royal Phuket Marina web site, tide was coming up reaching maximum level at 12:00. This situation make impossible for the water in the canal to flush into the sea.

Loma Park – A relaxing place for the entire family

Looking for a little space to have a picnic near the water, perhaps some exercise equipment for you or playground equipment for the kids?  You have heard mention of a park decorated with Dolphins with lots of open space right next to the beach, but are not sure where it is?

Well Loma Park is right here on Patong Beach on the north end of the Beach Road across the road from the soccer field where all the construction is going on.  Of course, depending on when you read this, the construction may have finished, so please do not count on that as a landmark, since those seem to change fairly rapidly here in Phuket.

Having lived in Phuket for over four years, I discovered Loma Park several years ago and have spent many afternoons relaxing in the shade of the trees or catching a few rays to ensure my tan.  My long time girlfriend Oi and her friends like to meet here in the afternoon to practice their unique sect of Buddhism based on the teachings of Mayshu-Sama (don’t hold me to this spelling).  He was a Japanese believer who believed this was the age of enlightenment and that through prayer and a strong belief in the power of Buddha an individual could focus this power to heal other’s or their own ailments.  So if you are wondering around Loma Park in the afternoon, you may see a group of ladies Chatting and ‘Jo-rei’ing (focusing the power of Buddha through their upraised hands) each other.

If you are feeling a bit under the weather, you may want to stop and ask for their help, it is free and just takes a couple of minutes.  I am definitely not a true believer, but I have had two major heart attacks that the doctors did not think I would survive, but am still here after Oi and her friends prayed and ‘Jo-rei’ed on countless occasions.

But I digress, Loma Park is a great place to spend time enjoying the wonderful weather we enjoy here in Phuket year around (skip the rainy days).   At the south end of the park is a ‘stage’ area that sees many activities throughout the year.  Patong’s annual ‘Bike Week” activities are concentrated in the park, from a vast array of tents set up offering all kinds of foods as well as clothing and other souvenir items.  The stage, of course is where the nightly concerts and shows take place with lots of great music.   The King and Queen’s Birthdays are also celebrated here as well as other Buddhist festivals. 

When the park is not given over to these and other activities it offers a large open area for picnicking under large shade trees.  Once you have setup your picnic area, it is a short walk to the water’s edge to take a refreshing dip in the Andaman Sea.

It is a great place to get some wonderful pictures of the sunsets over Patong Bay.  A good thing about the beach area here is that it is much safer for swimming then either Karon or Kata Beach with their dangerous rip currents and strong undertows.

You can bring your own food or you can be sure there are lots of vendors walking about offering many Thai delicacies’ at reasonable prices.

The park is continually being cleaned and improved with new vegetation and trees to ensure it offers a pleasant environment for visits from all over the world.  Recently the old exercise and children’s playground equipment was replaced with newer modern equipment for adults and children to use.

Written by "Uncle Doug"
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Phuket weather 17 May 2013

Some Rain During the night and thunder showers in the day.
Big clouds at horizon will probably bring some light rain but still enough blue sky to enjoy tours and activities.

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Naka Cape from Patong Beach

Strong waves hit Patong Beach early morning and a lot of stuff washed ashore. But the clean up operation was immediate with staff from the local administration and beach operators making sure everything was collected and beach ready for an enjoyable day.

Patong Beach clean up