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^st January 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 20 kms 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.

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. 

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

Plusmany 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

Plusmany 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.

Chinese New Year 2014 Year of the Horse

Chinese New Year will bring celebrations all over the island next week, with cultural events,

festivals and concerts and parties in Phuket Town. In fact Phuket Town will become a hive of activity, and at the time of year, people come from all over Thailand to visit relatives and celebrate this New Year; which incidentally is the year of the Horse.

The most important event on any Chinese calendar is of course The New Year and this year being the year of the horse, will be no different here in Phuket, firecrackers fireworks being let off at all times of hours over the period will keep you informed of its arrival.

There is a large Chinese Thai community here on the island and none more so than Phuket Town. Inside the town there is a small China Town. And it is in this area where most of the celebrations will be taking place: there will see other events around and about on the Island, but not in the same capacity as in Phuket Town.

When you go down to Phuket Town, be sure to check out the old Sino Portuguese architecture and it is that area of Dibuk, Talang, Yoawarat and Ranong roads where there will be a lot of action. Small concerts, art displays shopping stalls food stalls, more fire crackers, bars, the works, it’s a full on, all singing, all dancing New Year festival and no one does it better than the Chinese.  

Most of the main roads will be shut to traffic. There will be lots of people, and it’s a real pleasure to walk around the town without all the traffic clogging up everywhere, it’s a great atmosphere, we go every year.

All the old Chinese houses will be decorated, in red decorations and beautiful colourful flowers, and offerings of fruit and sweets to Buddha.

All the shops and restaurants will also be festively decorated, giving a complete sense of joy at the year of the Horse. It is a wonderful experience this time of year. The parties go on well into the night with plenty of live music been played and several outside venues.

Accommodation is hard to come by this time of year and you really need to book in advance, otherwise a long door knocking around the town will may be required. There are literately hundreds of places to stay in Phuket Town; from world class hotels down to the small guesthouses and backpacker establishment.

The food on offer by the local street venders is not to be missed, you should definitely take the time to sample as much of the local and Chinese dishes as possible. There is more food on offer at this time of the year, than there is even at Song Kran, Thai New Year (most are too drunk to cook).

As you walk along any of the main roads, they will be bordered by a vast array of small market stalls, all selling their goods from souvenirs to food to paintings to antiques.

All the food on offer is completely delicious, and you will find dishes that you may have never tried before. I recommend that you give it all ago, count the calories when you go back home.

There will be a troupe of 50 acrobats headlining this year’s festivities. The Henan Troupe will entertain us with their own adaptations of old Chinese Fairy Tales, it will be magnificent.  The shows will be free and be shown near the Provincial Hall throughout the week.

It is tradition to wear red at this time of the year, it is believed that what you wear at New Year sets the tone for the rest of your year. So wearing nice bright red colours give you the appearance of happy, bright and ready for what lies ahead.

It is common for children to be offered small gold and red, envelopes in side will be a few small coins for good luck.

Get ready for midnight, as when those firecrackers start to kick in, you will think that the world has exploded. Such is the racket they make, all adding to a unique blend of cultures coming together to celebrate of the great festivals of world religions.

Come down to Phuket Town, you will have the time of your life. So much to do, so much to see, eat and drink, it does not get much more exciting than this.