Phuket Bike Week 2014

Phuket Bike Week 2014, combines pure power and style with the gentle Thai culture; bringing together from all over South East Asia, some of the best motorbikes available today.

Custom Bike

There are some machines here this week, if you are a motorbike lover, it’s the perfect atmosphere of mega machines, oil and beer, and of course some very interesting hair designs all down on Patong Beach.

This year marks the 20^th anniversary of the event being staged on Phuket, which might come as a surprise to some, each year since its inception it has become more and more popular with bikes coming from as far as the states.

The Bike Week will run for more than a week, attracting visitors to the island from all over Asia as well as the rest of the world. Every year the amount of visitors has grown and this year they expecting even more folk to flow onto the island.

Patong is well known for its night life restaurant and bars and nite-clubs. as well as for its great beach and world class shopping.

Part of the Phuket Bike Week, is the Rock Stars Life and Music artists of Thailand and will join the festival on the beach between the 8/10 of April. A 3 day event at the Loma Park Patong; will bring us some of the best music out today and from the past to.  

 

In addition to the concerts of famous artists in Thailand, we have a variety of shows to watch, such as acrobatic performances from Palazzo Phuket and performances from original Cowboys and Indians. Also there will be souvenirs on sale for bikers and non-bikers alike. Everyone is welcome, as Thailand embraces all travelers and anyone with a love of Motorbikes are especially welcome this week.

International Biker

Of course, what would a Bike Week be without a Miss Phuket Bike Week Competition and this year is no exception. Every year as with any tradition Phuket Bike Week Beauty Competition will be fiercely fought out by girls from all over the country and beyond. The competition takes place at the Andaman Embrace on the 8^th April.

Also this week, there will be a competition of the strangest looking motorcycles in Thailand; this is always fascinating site to see. There will be many beautiful bikes on show this week, with bikes like Harley-Davidson custom bikes, Japanese Bikes, old Classic, like Norton and BSA, and of course Sports Bikes will be represented.

It’s not all about the bikes either, there will be a lot of charity work going on, with a mass planting of local trees planned all to help combat global warming. There will be a huge show from the Thai navy 3^rd fleet. There will also be bikes on show that are owned by Thai superstars like Carabao the rock star.

Rock concerts will be held throughout the week, as well as Thai folk music, there will masses of food stalls and beer tents. The whole week is one of the most exciting dates on the Phuket social scene do not miss out, it is truly a great spectacle

For a complete list of all the activities during Phuket Bike Week see the schedule below

The events as follows:-

Friday April 11, Patong:

1 pm: Motorbike show featuring some of Asia’s most beautiful and strangest bikes.

4 pm: Custom bike competition.

6 pm: Local culture show.

7 pm: Miss Phuket Bike Week Round 1.

8 pm: Official welcoming ceremony.

9 pm: Midnight: Rock concert and beach party.

Saturday April 12, Patong

Girls and Bikes

1 pm: Motorbike show festival.

2 pm: Mass ride and tree planting to combat global climate change.

5 pm: Convoy around Patong.

6 pm: Show by Royal Thai Navy 3^rd Fleet.

7 pm: Official opening of Bike Week.

8 pm: Rock Concert.

10 pm: Miss Phuket Bike Week contest Round 2.

11 pm: midnight: Rock Concert and beach party.

Sunday April 13

1 pm: motorbike show including bikes of Thai superstars.

2 pm: Songkran on the beach party.

7 pm: Cowboy and Indian show.

8 pmt: Rock concert and beach party.

Monday April 14

1 pm: Motorbike and American car show.

7 pm: Tattoo competition.

8 pm: Midnight: Rock concert and beach party.

April 15-17 – No events planned so far.

Friday April 18 in Saphan Hin- Phuket Town

1 pm: Motorbike show and souvenir market.

2pm: Safe riding training.

6pm: Thai Folk Art Show.

8pmt: Rock concert and beach party.

Saturday April 19 at Saphan Hin

1 pm: Motorbike show and bike stunt show.

Prize Possession

3 pm: Convoy around Phuket.

5 pm: Motorbike contest, final round.

7 pm: Thai Folk Art show.

9 pm: Fashion show and finals of Miss Phuket Bike Week 2014

10 pm: Rock concert featuring Carabao.

MV Sai Mai (Six Knots)

Sai Mai (Six Knots) Chilling out

MV Sai Mai, oh how I dream of days cruising the crystal clear waters of Phuket. When life could be so easy, take me to a place where no one knows me and I can escape the reality of it all, if only for a little while.

With the advent of the Mobile phone and media sites, do we ever seem to get any peace or any quiet, we all need downtime, we all need to simply switch off; people can get in contact with us 24/7. The world we live in moves at such a fast pace these days, that we sometimes just do not know whether we are coming, going or if we have already been.

Now hold on! Let’s just slow it all down for a minute, just take a moment and take a deep breath. Maybe on a cold dark winter’s day on the way to work, your mind wonders off to a faraway place, where time almost stands still.

If you have ever dreamed of exotic islands in the sun, where the skies are always blue, the waters always warm and clear and where beaches of gorgeous white sands are almost left untouched. Then do we have a treat for you!

The MV Sai Mai‘s sole mission, is to bring peace and tranquillity into people’s lives. It travels the waters of the Andaman in search of the places that you have only ever held in your dreams, moving at a pace that can only ever bring tranquillity into your life.

Beautiful Beaches

Sai Mai or Six Knots as she is known affectionately, we call her Six Knots because that is the speed she travels, gently ploughing the locals seas in and around Phuket is the perfect vessel for such days or relaxing.

She is perfectly fitted out to accommodate a small group of family and friends, accommodating up to 8 guests all in her luxurious air-con, en-suite cabins or if a day trip is required, then she can easily manage up to 12 guests.

Sai Mai is available throughout the year, visiting all the islands around Phuket, such as Phi Phi Islands, Koh Lanta, Taurutao, Phang Nga bay, Krabi, Racha Yai and Racha Noi, Similans, Surin Islands even trips up to Burma are possible, in fact she will go almost anywhere, such is the versatility and flexibility of her schedule.

She has three spacious cabins on board, which are all en-suite with running hot and cold water and showers, all cabins have individual controlled Air Conditioning units to. The cabins have TV and DVD players, the large suite cabins on the port and starboard sides both have a double bed and single bed inside, while the double cabin at the front of the boat has bunks beds accommodating two.

The food on Sai Mai is second to none; the cook is an expert chef and is always ready to offer cooking lessons to those interested in Thai cuisine.  We know that there are many people with different dietary needs. If there is anything you need or like or for that matter do not like, let us know and we will make sure you dine like royalty.

Sai Mai was built in the mid-nineties to a very high spec and has be maintained in similar fashion using only the finest Asian hardwoods. When she first started cruising these waters she was exclusively a dive boat, taking divers all the way to Burma and the Mergui Archipelago. Back then she won several awards for being the finest dive vessel in the Andaman Sea, the awards came from the International Diving Association.

Try Snorkelling

The way Sai Mai works is like this, you tell us what you would like to do and where you would like to go, whether you want to go only to the best beaches in the area, chilling out on the sands and having barbecues for the week, or you want to dabble into the underwater world of Scuba Diving and Snorkeling or even a mixture of the three e can arrange it for you.

All of our staff are highly qualified and very experienced scuba diving instructors, all of whom have worked in the area for years and know every island and dive site. We offer a full range of differing schedules or you can even build your own, we go where you want to go, not the other way around.

If you are interested in Scuba diving, we can supply all the necessary equipment and if you would like to complete a dive course on board, this is also possible. This season alone we have seen Several Whalesharks and about twenty Manta Rays.

The marine life in this area will simply take your breath away, what with the large predators like Barracudas, Trevallies, and Tunas and Mackerel’s hunting, all the way down the food chain to the exotic Seahorses and Pipefishes, to the happy go lucky Hawksbill Sea Turtles, it is all there come and explore and see for yourself.

Friendly Turtle

The Captain and crew of Sai Mai await you, your family and friends to join them on one of the most beautiful and relaxed boats around Phuket. Six knots will take you wherever you want go, come and join us and see for yourself just what life is really like on the seas around here.

There is so much to explore and see and do. 

No need to get stressed, leave the phone at home and come cruise around the beautiful islands of Thailand and all at only at six knots. See you soon.

We also have another boat we called twenty five knots, now this is a totally different experience come and see what we mean

Written By Jason Butler

Phuket Weather Update 28 Jan/03 Feb 2014

Phuket Weather Update 28 Jan/03 Feb 2014

Here is the latest weather report for those keeping a check on your next holiday destination.

The Weather just keeps getting better and this time of year is still very steady and quite mild for Thailand, the cooler winds blowing down from the North seem to be slowing and the temperature is rising slightly. Being February and as the rest northern hemisphere is still suffering the winter blues Phuket is basking in its more favorable time of the year.

There is still a little confusion with the problems in Bangkok. But this is no reason not to come to Phuket as there are many flights each day from European airports direct to Phuket. Even So flying to Phuket via Phuket is very straight forward.

Come and enjoy as Phuket benefits from these cooler winds, although we are in February now Phuket basks in glorious sunshine, it is the humidity that has been switched off. The weather this time of year does not change too much, but it is pretty much near perfect.

It is this weather in the winter months that attracts mass migration from European shores to the wonderful tranquil beaches of Phuket.

It’s also perfect weather for one of our Snorkeling trips.

Here below is the last week’s weather:-

Monday January 27th: Max Temp 31 - min Temp 21 degrees with slight breeze wind 15km an hour. Some cloud cover; it’s a great day for the beach and swimming.

Tuesday 28th January: Max Temp 31 – Min temp 21 degrees again slight breeze of 18km, broken cloud still not a shower of rain in sight.

Wednesday 29th January: Max Temp 30 degrees and at night hit a low of 20 degrees at night the wind is up to 18 km an hour hardly blowing the trees.

The dates for Chalong Temple Fair have been announced: Coming Shortly..

Thursday 30th January: Max Temp 30 degrees down to a very pleasant 22 degrees. The cloud cover was minimal with very gentle breezes. The beaches are booming and the fishing is excellent this time of year.

Friday 31^stJanuary Max Temp 32 degrees, down to an overnight of low 23, hardly chilly, just refreshing; We have been looking into two were to take the children for the weekend maybe a beach or two is on order

Saturday 01 February: Max Temp 32 degrees today with a night time low of 20 degrees. Another hot day with minimum humidity, perfect weather beach today on Ya Nui, a tiny little beach sandwiched in between Nai Harn and Rawai beaches near Promthep Cape

Sunday 2nd February: Max Temp 31 degrees down to a night time low of 23 degrees another great day out today at the Tin Mining Museum. Let’s see what the next week conjures up on the weather front

As Chinese New Year has now started in Phuket, it has gotten a little busier than normal and accommodation is a little hard to come best to book in advance other than just turning up. A lot of the action over this festival is located in Phuket Town.

COMING SOON!!! 

Wat Chalong Fair is probably the biggest of all temple fairs on the island. It was first started in 1933 by local farmers who lived near and around Wat Chalong. 

Also  

Racha Yai a quite piece of paradise  Lying about 20kms south of Phuket, the Racha Islands comprise two islands, Koh Racha Yai and Koh Racha Noi.

Phuket Hotels and Resorts

Phuket hotels and Resorts if you are thinking of coming to Phuket then you will need somewhere to stay, look no further. We have added many different kinds of accommodation all of various prices and class.

Comfy Beds

Thai hospitality is renowned world-wide and they have the hotels too match. With so many places to see, places to explore, beaches to chill out on and adventures to undertake; Phuket has never been so popular.

We offer a wide selection of all the major resorts and places much quieter like Phuket Town. With up to the minute deals and availability. You can secure your next hotel with us, all made so easy.

Your accommodation is possibly the most important part of the trip. So after a long day in the hot sun or shopping and souvenir hunting, it is important you have somewhere safe and secure, and amid pleasant surroundings. A nice clean bed is paramount, keeping you fresh and ready for the next day’s action.

With resorts like Patong, Kamala, Surin, Kata Noi and Kata Beach offering spectacular hotels and resorts all bang in the middle of some of the best entertainment hotspots on the island. Phuket Town also offers some incredible places to stay.

For those not wanting not so much a beach holiday, then Phuket Town shows a different side to the island, rich in historical culture with great restaurants, Bistro's, coffee shops and bars aplenty, look no further for a completely different angle on holidaying in Phuket.

Place of interest including Rang Hill and Naka Night Market, down in Chalong take in the magnificent views of Big Buddha, Sarasin Bridge is another great sightseeing excursion to take in. 

Great Pools

Let us take you on a journey of just a few of the amazing places you can stay while in Phuket. With such a wide range to choose from, there is easily something for everyone. We can help you plan every hotel you need for your stay here on the island of paradise.

We can help with every trip you would like to take, our excellent multilingual guides are there for you and you can be assured of a great holiday on the beautiful island of Phuket.

Our website is very easy to navigate through, by just clicking on the highlighted link, will enable you find everything that is happening on the island, don’t miss a thing, let Easy Day take the stress out of your impending holiday.

Some hotels in:

Patong: A Patong Beach Hotel is the right choice if you like the full range of holiday entertainment. Patong Beach was the first tourist area on Phuket’s west coast.

·         The Nap - The Nap is a chic & stylish resort hotel just a few steps to Patong beach

·         The Allano  - If you are looking for a place to stay within the vibrant night-life

·         Eden Bungalow Resort-  is located in a tropical garden just 2 minutes from Patong

Plus many many more in this exciting resort can be found here

 Kata Beach – Is for those that would like to have a more relaxed holiday

·         Kata Country House - The Kata Country House is set in landscaped tropical garden

·         Malissa Villa Suits - Malisa Villa Suites in Kata offers private relaxing surroundings

Plus many many more in this exciting resort can be found here

Karon Beach - Karon is one of the most popular beaches in Phuket Island.

·         Andaman Seaview - This modern Karon Beach built in a Sino-Portuguese style.

·         Old Phuket  Karon Hotel - Beautiful Styled Hotel reminiscent of the old days 

There is just so much to choose form we have only listed a few to whet your appetite, please click the links to find your ideal hotel and other trips and activities available for your pleasure.

Jabu Yacht Charter

Jabu yacht Charter a video by EasyDayThailand on Flickr.

Enjoy a day in paradise on board Jabu!