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Thursday, June 13, 2013

Koh Tao Weather from 5 to 7 June 2013

This time a short report from Koh Tao the small island in the Gulf of Thailand, famous among those like to get certified as a new diver and for being best snorkeling destination in Thailand.

Koh Tao Thailand - Sairee Beach
Sairee Beach at Koh Tao
Koh Tao Thailand - Tanote Ba
Tanote Bay Koh Tao Thailand

During June and all through Summer the Gulf of Thailand offers very good condition with flat sea, sun shine and only few probability of rain. While the Andaman Coast on West side is exposed to South West monsoon that carry in may and June heavy rain, then normally quiet and good condition in July, August variable.







September and October are the same in both sides normally no wind but a lot of rain. When Monsoon change from North East then winter is coming and West Coast seas are flat, just few thunderstorm in November and December then sunshine and cool air (still between 24 and 27 Celsius) from January to April. At same time the Gulf of Thailand is exposed to strong wind and as result sea is rough with big waves. Rain can be heavy from October to December to then slow down from January to April.
Koh Tao Thailand - Ao Leuk Bay koh Tao
Ao Leuk Bay koh Tao

Koh Tao weather was good with flat see perfect to enjoy snorkeling, some short rain fall during the night then hot and clear sky,

Visibility underwater in Koh Tao during Summer is good as on west Coast less plankton and less suspension making scuba diving very pleasant.

Nang Yuan Island Thailand
Nang Yuan Island

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Koh Tao Hillside Resort - Holiday package

Koh Tao Hillside ResortKoh Tao Hillside Resort is set, as it's name suggests, on a hillside overlooking
the ocean on Yai Nee Cape on the north west coast of Koh Tao to the north of Sairee Beach. Beautiful sunset views over Koh Nang Yuan make this a fantastic venue for just relaxing in Paradise.

Built into the jungle holding on to to this hill the resort is in symbiosis with the landscape, the small comfortable bungalows, truly stunning panoramic views and the serenity allow for true total relaxation of body, mind and soul.

  • Small Comfortable Bungalow holding on to the hill this is perfect for couples. 
  • Just One Kilometre from the  private beach. 
  • Wifi is available in the lobby and reception.


Amazing views from all over the resort and a small private beach make this the perfect Island getaway.

Enjoy your holidays at Koh Tao Hillside Resort starting from
2,000 Thai Baht per person
Three days two nights

Inclusive of return transfer  to Mae Haad Pier, two nights accommodation in twin or double sharing Standard room with breakfast, tax and insurance

Valid from now till 31 October 2013

Single supplement 2,000 Thai Baht

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

How to get there - firstly you need to get to Koh Tao by ferry from Suratthani , Chumporn or from the other gulf of Thailand islands Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. Once you are on the island from Mar Haad town head north past Sairee village to the end of Sairee beach, Koh Tao Hillside Resort is to your left.
Koh Tao Hillside Resort
19/1 Moo 1 , T. Koh Tao, A. Koh Phangan,
Suratthani 84360 Thailand
For more information about Kho Tao contact us


If you have been at this hotel please leave your comment

Friday, April 4, 2014

3 Days 2 Nights Inspection trip from Phuket to Koh Samui and Koh Nang Yuan

After an invitation by the transport company Lomprayah I recently joined this 3 Days and 2 nights trip to the Gulf of Thailand. This bus and ferry service is basically the only alternative to a flight between Phuket and Koh Samui, it's a good solution for those travelling on a tighter budget or when the few direct flights available daily are sold out. Of course the travel time is quite longer compared to a flight and you arrive at destination a bit tired, though in the overall the trip is comfortable and very well organised.

DAY 1

There are now two trips scheduled daily from Phuket to Koh Samui, one with early departure at 7:00 and a later one with departure at 10:00. For this occasion we were on the early trip, of course it's harder to wake up very early in the morning though I guess this is a better choice when people don't have many holiday days available, this way you don't waste a whole precious day just travelling especially considering that here in Thailand the sun sets quite early.

The meeting point for the start of this inspection trip was in Patong, though for the regular trips there is free pick up at all hotels in the main areas like Patong, Karon, Kata and Phuket Town. We started our trip right on time as soon as all the passengers were gathered. On this day we weren't many people travelling so we used two minivans rather than a larger coach. The air conditioned vans were clean and comfortable with and the staff made sure that there was plenty of space for passengers and luggage without squeezing anyone.

Minivan from Phuket to Samui
Aircon minivan Phuket-Samui

The driver safely drove us north over the Sarasin Bridge and then east trough Phang Nga, Krabi and Surat Thani provinces. The landscapes that can be seen out of the window are very nice, especially on the road to Krabi which is immersed in green lush vegetation and limestone karst formations. We had a quick stop half way at a service area for those who had to go to the restroom and to buy some drinks and snacks, then we finally reached Donsak Pier in Surat Thani around 11:30. The Lomprayah staff at their office at the pier gave us some free snacks and water while we had to wait for the ferry departing one hour later. There was a waiting area with chairs in the shades so the wait wasn't too bad.

Lomprayah office at Surat Thani Pier
Lomprayah office at Donsak Pier

At 12:30 the ferry was ready so we boarded and quickly started cruising towards Koh Samui. The ferry is a large high speed catamaran with three decks: the lower deck hosts the large Standard Class with the bar, on the middle deck are a shaded outdoor seating area plus the VIP and Exclusive rooms (accessible by paying a little surcharge, see pictures below). while on the open air upper deck can find several benches for the sun lovers though keep in mind that with the high cruising speed it gets quite windy up there.



The ferry is really "high speed" and it took just 45 minutes to get to Nathon Pier on the west coast of Koh Samui, the boat is very stable so the trip was smooth and comfortable, especially as I was in the Exclusive Room.  We had minivans waiting for us right on the pier and we quickly got transferred to a nearby restaurant for a tasty Thai lunch, while some of the other passengers stayed on the ferry which after Samui proceeds to Koh Phangan and then Koh Tao. Once back on the minivans we moved to visit the popular sightseeing site called "Grandfather and Grandmother rocks"  (Hin Ta and Hin Yai). The rocks are less than 50 meters far from each other and got this funny nicknames because they look, respectively, like male and female genitalia!

Hin Ta and Hin Yai - Samui
Grandfather and Grandmother rocks (Hin Yai and Hin Ta)

After this little sightseeing and driving around the island, in the late afternoon we finally got at Ibis Hotel on Bophut beach, on the northern side of Koh Samui. Here we spent both nights before returning to Phuket. The area is nice and quiet, I would say it's very suitable for families.

DAY 2


Another early wake up, ready for the day trip to Koh Nang Yuan Island offered once again by Lomprayah to show us the beautiful island and the facilities they provide. After some time for breakfast at the hotel we were transferred to Maenam Pier which is located on the northern coast of Samui, more conveniently for trips heading north. Once there we boarded the same ferry that we used on the previous day and around 8:00 we started cruising. After about 20 minutes we had a quick stop at Koh Phangan to drop off and pick up passengers there and then proceed further north until we finally reached Koh Nang Yuan around 10:00. This is the regular route and timing that the ferry does every day, and after Koh Tao proceeds all the way to Chumpon from where the passengers can then get the bus to Bangkok or other destinations in the north.

During the cruising I had a nap in the comfortable VIP room and when I got off the ferry I thought I was still dreaming because, before then, I believed that such a place could only exist in dreams. The tiny island is actually made up of three pieces of land which are connected by a huge white sandbar. The island hosts a very particular resort with the rooms hidden in the vegetation on the slopes, and the most of the shore is covered by large granite boulders among which can find a wooden walkway that allows people to reach the rooms and the pier. 

Pier Koh Nang Yuan - Koh Tao
Pier at Koh Nang Yuan

As this was an inspection trip and not just for leisure, the staff accompanied us to see some of the rooms, there are many different types that can meet pretty much all budget, group sizes (the Grand Family room sleeps up to 7 people) and levels of comfort. 

Thailand Best Beach
The white sandy beach

After looking at the rooms we hiked to the view point, to get there we had to walk for a while on the wooden walkways and then climb a good number of stairs but the view from the top is absolutely worth the effort, I guess the picture below speaks by itself!


View Point Nang Yuan Island - Koh Tao
The breath taking view from the viewpoint

Once back down to the beach, around noon, we had lunch at the central islet which hosts the only restaurant on the island and a small beach bar. Being on a small island of course most things purchased here will be a little more pricey than on the mainland. The menu is not so extensive but the food is of high quality.

Of course considered its layout and location the island does have a couple of drawbacks like certain times of the year there does tend to be a lot mosquitoes and there is obviously a limited supply of water but all this just adds the unique island way of life, if you like island in paradise setting then Koh Nang Yuan is the place to go. 

In the afternoon we boarded a different boat for a short snorkeling trip on the east coast of Koh Tao. This boat was large and comfortable with a lot of space so it's perfect also for larger groups, it’s also ideal for inexperienced snorkelers or non swimmers because they have all sorts of flotation devises for you to hang on to. The snorkeling site was quite good even though we were there at high tide and visibility wasn't the best, however ours was a different tour from the regular one in which itinerary is planned every day to offer the best experience to the participants.

Koh Tao Snorkeling Tour
Snorkeling boat (right) and catamaran ferry (left)

Lighthouse Bay Koh Tao Thailand
Snorkeling at Lighthouse Bay - Koh Tao

We had enough time to enjoy the snorkeling, then we went back to Koh Nang Yuan to get back on the ferry departing at 14:30 and return to Koh Samui. While in the morning the sea was calm, in the afternoon the weather got a bit worse and the sea became quite rough between Koh Tao and Koh Phangan, After years of diving nearly every day I am used to choppy seas and never suffered seasickness, but  I was still very glad to be on a large and stable catamaran ferry rather than on a small speedboat jumping from wave to wave and I'm sure most of the other passengers thought the same thing. The ferry was back at Maenam Pier right on time at 16:30, and as usual our minivans were already there to transfer us back to the hotel.

DAY 3

This last day, the return day, was obviously not much different from the first one except that we did the reversed route. We had the early start with pick up at 7:30 while ferry departed Nathon Pier at 8:30, though there is also a later ferry departing at 12:45 for those who prefer to sleep more and don't mind a later arrival in Phuket. Differently from the trip on day one, as this time we were more people, rather than in a minivan we were transferred by a large and comfortable coach.

We finally reached Phuket around 15:30, while with the late departure would have been around 19:00.

Lompryah travel Samui to Phuket
Lompraya's VIP coach


Monday, March 17, 2014

Koh Nang Yuan Island


Koh Nang Yuan is an island by Koh Tao that will simply take your breath away. There are paradise islands, and then there is Nang Yuan the little island is actually made up of three pieces of land and which are connected by a huge sandbar. It’s a place where postcard pictures are taken, and where people dream about when life is tough.
Koh Nang Yuan is owned by a local business and visitors can expect to be charged a 100 Baht entrance to get on the island. The small fee goes a long way in keeping the island in pristine condition, in fact guests are asked not to bring plastic onto the island  instead all drinking water is served in reusable glass. It is such a refreshing change to see people really care about the environment, in such a positive way.

Koh Nang Yuan is about a 10 minute journey from the west side of Koh Tao. There are speed boat tours available as well as the large ferry company offering a package day trip but you will be surrounded by literally hundreds of others, it may be cheap and cheerful if that is what you like.

The island host a small resort, which has excellent accommodations and the staff are just so friendly and helpful, you will not want to leave this idyllic tiny little piece of paradise. There really is not much to do on Nang Yuan other than explore the island itself sunbath or go scuba diving, there is a small dive centre located right on the island.

There is just one restaurant on the island and only one small beach bar. Remember that is is on a small island and most things purchased here will be a little more pricey than the main island. Then again you get what you pay for and the prices tend to keep any strays island beer bar flies away. The menu is not so extensive but the food is of high quality. The beach bar is, unsurprisingly, located on the beach and is on the expensive side too.

Depending on which time of the month you decide to go will dictate how much or how little of a beach you will have to lie on the beach can be a tiny lace of sand racked with sun loving bodies, or a wide, uninhabited stretch of paradise. Amazingly, it remains beautiful either way.

Words are hard to find when trying to describe the snorkeling on Koh Nang Yuan as simply put, it is one of the best snorkeling spots in Thailand. 

The shallow reefs surrounding the island are lined with intricate soft and hard corals as well as schools of beautiful coloured Wrasses, fascinating colorful Parrotfish, the Damselfish will try to nibble your toes it’s like a dream.   
Shelter from the islands means the water is calm and clear. 

There is also great diving here too and dive boats visit the area regularly the dive sites here are called Twin Peak and Japanese Gardens and lie just off the island and are shallow enough for snorkelers to enjoy too. Snorkeling gear can be rented in the Koh Nang Yuan Resort’s Dive Shop, if you want to try diving or are experienced then this is a great spot..

The island does have a couple of drawbacks like certain times of the year there does tend to be a lot mosquitos and there is obviously a limited supply of water but all this just adds the unique island way of life, if you like island in paradise setting then be prepared to fall in love with Koh NangYuan.

There is free transfer from the main pier on Koh Tao, usually by longtail boat, which will bring you directly here. 

Koh Nang Yuan View Point

Another great thing to do on the island is take a small trek to the top of the view point where you can get some great panoramic photos to show your friends at home just what you have doing. Be warned though the path is quite steep and it does get hot especially under the midday sun, don’t forget your camera and a bottle of water.  

Oh course I nearly did not mention that Koh Nang Yuan’s newest attraction is ziplining, oh yes you got it Ziplining. You will be giving a short brief before you take the plunge over the edge. The course consists of two lines that go between the island it is the world’s first island to island zipline, incredible.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Visit a friend in Koh Samui

This was the chance to stay in Koh Samui for a few days and see what’s real about the different weather conditions you find in Samui and Phuket.

So I left rainy and stormy Phuket in middle of September with a daily morning flight from Bangkok Airways, that connects the two resort islands. The daily flights make it very easy to get from Phuket to Samui. In less than one hour, ten minutes earlier the scheduled time, I was in the beautiful Samui airport. I was surprised that the weather was really good with sun shine and only some clouds, no wind and almost flat see, and we were at end of Samui high season.

Phuket high season starts and Samui is in off season. This is the winning combination that makes Thailand a year round destination. It is a fact that the best time to visit Samui is from February to end of September, while Phuket offers the best from November to end of April and good weather in July and August too. Clear form this that October is most rainy months in Thailand and can rain every where. These are basic indication and luckily nature can’t be controlled so low season many time are good for rates and weather.

Once in Samui it is easy to move around. You find there is one main ring road that runs all around the island and one that connects Chaweng to Bo Phut. The road is just bit more than 50 Km, using a scooter it will take about one and half hour to make it all around. So I took my friend’s scooter and just went down to Chaweng to have a quick look.

Staying in Koh Samui you will understand soon that all action and life is on the East Coast, where you can go from Big Buddha beach down to Lamai and further south to look for beaches and nice places where spend your vacation easy days. Choosing a beach really depends on what the person is looking for.

Chaweng Beach has night life, a lot of restaurants for dining out, pubs, bars and shopping, and surely also the most jammed road on the island. Find a place to park even with a motorbike is difficult. Best solution and easiest way is to use the local pick up (Songteaw) that run all day and night in Chaweng Beach for a small fee. For just 20 Thai baht you can jump in and out at any place.

Sunset view from the pool at Varinda House Lamai Beach is the second most important tourist area on Samui Island and offers a different style, more relaxed and less eclectic. Here you find small guest houses and medium sized hotels on the beach or on the cliff just behind. Staying in Lamai enjoying your holiday will pass slowly and you will release all stress. Here I have been to see the Varinda House. I think its a great to stay. It's built on the cliff of Lamai and the swimming pool is its edge - a real infinitive horizon pool. The staff is very friendly and you find a really family atmosphere.

The others beaches on Samui are smaller centers and the west coats is the commercial harbor of Samui. You only go there if need to take a ferry to mainland or wait for a delivery from the mainland.

You find plenty of hotels in Samui for all budgets and needs. I was staying in a private house in a small villa complex overlooking the North Bay and Koh Phangan Island. Staying in a Villa is a good solution if planning a long stay or like more privacy. During my visit I went to see some hotels and selected the best to offer for our holidays packages in Koh Samui.

The best way to move around is riding a bike. But you need to be very carefully and drive slowly. Samui offers a freedom life style, so nobody will ask you to wear a helmet, but almost everyone drives careless which makes the roads the only real dangerous thing in Koh Samui.

Taxi meters are available but the meter doesn’t work, looks like they all broken. So agree the fare before you get on the taxi, remember that they all work together so bargain is very limited and it also depends on your way to deal and sympathy. I enjoyed the motorbike, but remember to stop when it's raining because the roads will flood quickly. Stop, have a beer and go again when condition are OK.

During my stay i decided to go diving in Samui. So I booked a diving day trip out to Chumporn Pinnacle and Koh Tao. This one of the activity available here and many companies offer day trips and courses. I booked with Coral Grand divers and next morning at 7:30 I was at the dive center, ready to explore Samui's underwater world. A speed boat (all diving excursion are with speed boats) took us in about 1 hour and 30 minutes on top of Chumporn Pinnacle. I found excellent diving conditions with visibility over 30 meters, plenty of fish life all around us and beautiful corals. Then lunch in Koh Tao – Mango bay and second dive on local reef in Koh Tao. The reef is shallow here and visibility not great so was a god dive but nothing really exciting compared to the dive in the morning.

In Samui there are many things to do, from diving and snorkeling around the islands to elephant trekking on the central mountain. Sightseeing to Koh Phangan and nearby National Parks or all normal stuff during an holiday on a tropical island. You also can just enjoy the relaxed life style and indulge yourself on the beach all day just doing nothing and taking life easy.

To close my report I like to compare a bit Samui and Phuket. The 2 islands are rivals on the Thailand tourism market but also complementary. I believe it is worth try to visit both of them during a holiday in Thailand and then decided for the next time where to stay longer.

How to get there – Easy for both specially by airplane, Phuket airport offers many more flights while Samui has the most beautiful airport probably on the world.

Dimension – surely Phuket wins here and this means more people and more traffic, so from airport to your hotel can take up to one hour, while in Samui never more than 30 minutes. Surprising for the same fare.

Things to do – Koh Samui is smaller but is surrounded by many other islands and every day you can go to a different one. Follow the link for more about Samui Tours.
Phuket offers easy access to famous Phi Phi Islands, Similan islands, Phang Nga Bay and great islands on the south. Activity are similar on both places but Phuket's position allows more. Night life and shopping are surely unbeatable in Phuket. Samui is more relaxed and tranquil.

The Sea – Samui clearly on 2nd position as the Gulf of Thailand is a close small sea that collects big rivers such as the Mekong and the sea is not very clear. Phuket is open to the Andaman sea so the Indian Ocean with blue waters and spectacular reefs.

Weather – as said they are complementary with Phuket high season from November to April and offering good condition in July and heavy rains only in October. While Samui high season runs from February to September with heavy rains from October to December

Everyone can find pro and cons for both but is great to have them in the same country so visit them both they have different souls.

Many times during your holiday you will hear “same, same but different”. Which is true.

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Friday, July 26, 2013

Kayaking day trip from Koh Samui to Angthong Marine Park

Kayaking in Angthong Marine Park
Kayaking in Angthong Marine Park
Last month I was in Koh Samui and while there I went on an excellent day tour to the Angthong Marine National Park. I am happy to recommend this tour to anyone interested in a high quality tour from Koh Samui. There are several different tours running daily from Koh Samui, most of them are speedboat tours and they are a good way to see Angthong. The tour that I went on, though, was a slow boat tour that focused on kayaking around the islands and caves of Angthong. 

The boat took a leisurely 90 minutes to reach Angthong where we moored in the north of the marine park. On the journey we had breakfast and our guide briefed us on the day's itinerary. There were about 30 guests on board, a mix of nationalities. About half the passengers were German speakers so we were divided in to team English speakers and team Deutsche speakers.  In the morning the German speaking group would kayak first while the English speakers snorkeled and in the afternoon roles would be reversed. 

The snorkeling was ok but nothing to write home about. The water is not as clear as Koh Tao although the reefs look healthy. The corals were also very shallow and a few people returned to the boat with cuts and scrapes. I would recommend Koh Tao above Angthong for a snorkeling day trip

Kayaking in Angthong Marine Park
Kayaking in Angthong Marine Park

The kayaking on the other hand was very nice, the rock ledges, tunnels and caverns are beautiful. Kayaking was done in pairs, as I was travelling solo I was coupled with Jasmine from the US of A. We chatted away pleasantly as we got to grips with our paddling. She took the front and me the back so most of my photos feature the back of her head :) Our group of kayaks followed our kayaking guide like ducklings following mother duck. By the time we were back on board it was lunchtime. 

Lunch was served as we cruised south through the park to the Emerald lake. I was amazed as we traveled through the park how few other boats there were around. This must be one of the most beautiful places in the World and no one is there to see it. I was there just before Koh Samui's high season so I'm sure it gets busier but still, compared with tourist numbers in Phuket it's very quiet. Our tour guide told us that he makes a special effort to avoid the other tour boats. Because it's quite a small operation they have the flexibility to change the itinerary as required. For example we arrived at the Emerald Lake just as the morning tours were leaving but before the afternoon tours arrived so we got to the top view point alone.

The Emerald Lake - Kayaking in Angthong Marine Park
The Emerald lake

Kayaking in Angthong Marine Park


When we arrived back down at the beach after visiting the lake we found that our kayaks were waiting for us on the beach and the boat had moved off further south so we paddled off down the coast to meet up with it there. By the time we were back at the boat it was 3pm and time to head back to Koh Samui. Some people sun bathed, other slept or chatted among themselves. All in all a very pleasant day.

Kayaking in Angthong Marine Park
Kayaks in Angthong marine park
Relaxing on the cruise home


For more information about Koh Samui tours and things to do please see out website: Easy Day Koh Samui

More on tours in Thailand at www.easydaythailand.com

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Immersioni Thailandia

Parlando di Thailandia non puo trascurare la parte della vacanza che riguarda le immersioni. Infatti il diving in Thailadia merita la sua posizione nella top ten mondiale per siti di immersione.

L'acqua calda, tra 27 e 30 gradi, visibilit? fin oltre venti metri, condizioni facili e ottimamente organizzazione. Il corallo ben conservato e una gra quantita di pesci dai piccolo Neo agli squali balena.

I siti principali e migliori sono alle Isole Similan (aperte da Novembre a fine Aprile) e l'arcipelago delle Phi Phi entrambe accessibili da Phuket.

Le immersioni si fanno sia in giornata, con programmi di due o tre immersioni, sia con pernottamenti (due giorni e una notte) che includono la sistemazione in hotel o a bordo.
Inoltre da Phuket partono e fanno base le operazioni per le crociere diving alle Isole Similan.
L’arcipelago (nove Isole) e’ una area protetta cosi come quella di Koh Bon e Koh Tachai e poi Surin e Richelieu Rock.

Sono Parchi Nazionali aperti da Novembre a fine Aprile. Le immersioni si fanno con crociere diving (Liveaboard), e servono almeno quattro giorni e quattro notti per visitare sia le Similan che Richelieu Rock.

Il periodo migliore per le immersioni va da febbraio a fine arpile durante la stagione asciutta e fresca (Novembre - Aprile) le immersion sono sempre di nuon livello, facile e frequenti gli incontri con Manta e Squali Balena, ottima la vita di barriera e la conservazione dei coralli.
Un altra zona conusicta per le immersioni e’ il Golfo di Thailadia, la zona di Koh Samui con Koh Tao e il pinnacolo di Chumpon. Meno attraenti i coralli ma sempre possible incontrare squali balena. Inoltre questa parte offre un atmosfera piu semplice di Phuket, sopratutto Koh Tao, molto raccolta con la sua vita da isola tropicale. Le immersioni si fanno in giornata con motoscafi (un po piu cari) per I siti piu lontani. Anche qui le condizioni sono ottime, acqua sempre calda, poca correntee buona organizzazione.

Scoperta negli ultimi anni poi Koh Lipe sul confime a sud con la Malesia, qualche sacificio in piu per raggiungere l’Isola (da Krabi a Satun poi il traghetto), ma ilsacrificio vale. Vita tranquilla e semplice, buoni i servizi. Le immersioni non offrono molto ma lo spettacolo sopra il pelo dell’acqua con isole coperte di vegetazione e cicondate da spiagge deserte e’ davvero unico.
Ovunque l’organizzazione, le facili condizioni, il clima favorevole e il servizio offerto rendono le uscite diving piacevoli anche per chi non fa immersioni ma vuole passare una bella e facile giornata in barca visitando luoghi altrimenti non accessibili.

Friday, June 14, 2013

Phuket weather 14 June 2013

The picture gives the idea more then many words, forecast say another three days at least, then wind should get stronger and blow the clouds away.


The rivers and streams are also growing can compare with same picture taken just ten days ago,


For better conditions then alternative is the Gulf of Thailand where Koh Samui, Koh Pangan and Koh Tao are located that offer only bit of rain, can get from Phuket to Samui or Koh Tao just in one day. The picture here below has been taken in Ang Thong National park on 8 June 2013.  At the moment Samui sky is also covered but sea is calm and doesn't rain.

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Phuket Airport Resort & Spa - Phuket holiday package


The Airport Resort & Spa is only three minute from Phuket Airport and is close to Nai Yang Beach on the edge of Sirinthon National Park. The Thai style bungalows are set around the pool and beautiful tropical garden.

This resort's location makes it a perfect stopover option if you are arriving at Phuket airport late in the day and are planning to transfer onwards to Phi Phi, Racha Yai or the Gulf of Thailand Islands - Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. Easyday Thailand can arrange this for you.


  • Nice bungalow resort perfect for a short stop over or the beginning or end of a Thailand adventure 
  • Three minutes from the beach, Three Minutes from the airport 
  • The pool  is spacious with separate sections for kids and a jacuzzi and the pool bar is open all day to keep you hydrated. 
  • Aromatherapy Massage is available
  • The resort's restaurant serves excellent genuine Thai cuisine
  • Wifi is available

Contemporary Thai Design married with modern facilities and classic Thai hospitality make your stay on Nai Yang beach a truly relaxing experience

Enjoy your holidays at Phuket Airport Resort and Spa starting from

Three days, two nights
Inclusive of return airport transfer (Phuket Airport), two nights accommodation in twin or double sharing Standard room with breakfast, tax and insurance.
                                   


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

How to get there - As you leave Phuket Airport turn right, after about 2 minutes you come to a traffic light junction, turn left here, then after about 50 metres on your right hand side you will see entrance to the resort.
Phuket Airport Resort & Spa
9/19 Moo1, T.Saku, A.Thalang
Phuket, Thailand
For more information about Phuket see our travel guide



If you have been at this hotel please leave your comment 

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Phuket weather 4 June 2013

Most cloudy in the morning, during night rain refreshed the air so very good sleep.


If reading everyday the report think is raining a lot in real it isn't the steam from Kathu waterfall is still very low during a storm water level goes up a bit but then soon back to low level. Surely the forest loves rain and now every thing is green and jungle is tick.


Today will be a long journey to get to  Koh Samui and then Koh Tao where can find more sun and flat sea. This because the two side of Thailand isthmus are affected by different climate patterns. So during Summer the Gulf of Thailand sea is almost flat.

More about the journey and the weather n Samui will follow during nest few days 

Monday, March 3, 2014

Phuket Weather 24th Feruary - 2nd March



Phuket Weather Update 24th Feb / 2nd March 2014

Here is the latest weather report for those keeping a check on your next holiday destination. But before that here is a little local news.
 A Myanmar (Burmese) national survived more than 12 hours alone in the sea by holding onto

Two coconuts.

The 21-year-old man, who identified himself as Poy, was pulled from the water by men on a longtail fishing boat at about noon on February 4 in Bo Phut, Koh Samui.

Mr Poy had been working on a construction site in Koh Pha Ngan. On Monday night, he and four friends were drinking on the beach.

“At about 11pm, my friend and I got into an argument. He started to attack me. He hit me hard on the shoulder with a three-inch woodenstick,” said Mr Poy.

“I ran for my life toward the water because I did not know where else to go.

“Fortunately, I found two coconuts on the beach. I grabbed them and held on tight as I knew I would not be able to swim with my injured arm. I had no idea where I was going,” he said.

“I held on to the coconuts all night and into the morning before a longtail boat picked me up.”


Here below is the last week’s weather:- you may notice that the lows are getting higher and the highs are not getting any lower: confused you won’t be read on

Monday February 24th: Max Temp 34 - min Temp 25 degrees no breezes other than when a small bird flies over head. Some light cloud cover towards the evening time.

Tuesday 25th February: Max Temp 35 – Min temp 27 degrees light breezes, little cloud cover again early evening the temp dropping down to 27.time for a cool beer.

Wednesday 26th February: Top Temp 35 degrees another hot day, just been up to the airport, and it’s very busy, the hew terminal is coping very well 26 degrees at night again some light cloud cover.

Thursday 27th February: Max Temp 34 degrees down to 24 degrees. Today we went over to James Bond Island on our Speed boat tour

Friday 28th February Max Temp 33 degrees, down to an overnight of low 24, another fine day here on Phuket island, and I think we all deserve an ice cold cocktail, I shall have a Mai Tai.

Saturday 1st March: Max Temp 34 degrees today with a night time low of 26 degrees clear early morning, even the trash men were in a good mood today another great for the Beach day let’s try Kamala.

Sunday 2nd March: Max Temp 34 degrees down to a night time low of 21 degrees another great day quite a shirt in temperature throughout the day. Sunday is great day for shopping in Phuket Town

Two events are coming to tow soon be a part of them read it all here:


Phuket Pride Week is 8 days of pure fun and celebrates the biggest Gay Pride Festival in Asia. During the week, the Phuket Loves You Club launches the Pride week from Sunday 20th April to Sunday 27th April 2014…

Sri Suntorn Festival is celebrated as one of Phuket Island’s most famous carnivals. It takes place in the Thalang area of the island, near Bang Tao Beach and near the victory monument, which is pretty much bang in the middle of the island