Phuket weather update 1st to 10th June 2014

First part of June has passed  with not much changes. Local thunderstorms with heavy rain and lots of sunshine.

Rain coming at Karon Noi Beach

Normally in June strong wind from south west creates perfect conditions for surfing in Phuket. For now surf lovers must wait and enjoy the Surf House in Kata.

Surfing at Kata Beach - not waves yet

So all good for now for any kind of activities,  snorkeling, diving, and specially now is time for rafting in Phang Nga. Streams water level is perfect to enjoy.

But check forecast as weather is due to change soon at the end of this week, bringing heavy rain and strong wind.

Great weather in June 2014 at Kata Beach - Phuket

Look here for next few days Phuket weather forecast.

If like to compare Phuket weather in June year to year have a look to our weather reports.

Reviews - Adam and Tara

Good evening Francesco,

I hope you are well.

We have just returned from our 2 day 1 night trip and would like to provide you with some feedback.

Overall I think the tour was satisfactory but there are a few aspects of the itinerary where I feel very short changed and that things could have been better.

Firstly our stop at the Tsunami museum was something we were looking forward to very much, but when we arrived there I could have easily mistaken it for a market stall, the only give away was the fact the owner was selling Tsunami magazines at 300 baht, over 3 times the price printed on the front! And what a museum comprises of in my head is more than a 1 metre wall with a few faded photos on it.

Our next stop at the 'Monkey Cave' was exactly that, a pit stop. The cave was off limits but in fairness we did see some monkeys.

The elephant trekking was really good but only lasted 45 minutes instead of the advertised 90 minutes.
Lunch was a highlight. Everyone enjoyed the food!

We then worked our way to the raft houses on the lake, they were brilliant set in even better surroundings. Dinner was fantastic however our night safari was a bit of a joke. Our guide told us 5 minutes in that they have never seen anything before and that we should do it on the morning if we wanted to see any wildlife, but then that wouldn't be a 'night' safari would it? We headed back shortly afterwards via a tree stump which nearly flipped the boat, I know this could have happened to anyone but at that point it only added to a disappointing experience.

The morning safari was combined with the boat ride across the lake to the rainforest trek starting point. Our guide through the jungle was very enthusiastic and fun, Bra did her best to show us as much wildlife as she could find. The trek bought us to the motor powered bamboo raft jetty. Which we used for our 10 minute crossing to the cave on the lake.
The cave tour was interesting and enjoyable.
We left the raft house at 12.30pm after another good lunch.

We got to our minibus changeover point at 2.10pm, to find we would have to wait for around an hour for a group of Russians who were at that point rafting, motor free, down a river. Could this spare hour not have been spent better, like at the raft house maybe..or joining in with the rafting?

Tara and I did both enjoy the trip as a whole but don't feel it justified the cost we paid.
My overall disappointment lies in the fact that we could have booked  the accommodation and the worthwhile activities ourselves at a fraction of the cost. We chose however to book with a credible company such as yourselves (knowing this would cost more) on the basis that your company would have spent good time on planning the perfect itinerary.

I wanted to email you personally about our feedback as I do like to leave TripAdvisor reviews and wouldn't like to be unfair by publishing negatives without approaching you first.

I look forward to your reply.

Thanks,

Adam.

Phuket Weather in May 2014 from 15th to 31st

During second half of May weather was as expected with some heavy rain storm. Still many good sunny days. What is important that wind is weak resulting is almost flat sea.

The Marine parks are now closed as for every year to let nature rest from tourist and divers and for safety as waves in open sea can be high as three meters as soon wind will blow.

Sea between Phi Phi and Phuket

So we passed from rain and storms as the picture here below takes from our new office building in Kathu

Storm over Phuket Town - Thailand

May monsoon rains over Kathu - Thailand

To clear sky flat sea and a beautiful rainbow as here below during the Phi Phi overnight trip on our leisure boat MV Sai Mai

Sunrise at Bamboo Island - Thailand

Rainbow at Koh Bida Nok - Thailand

As said Marine National Park on Andaman Coast of Thailand are now closed. This is normal and every year on 15th May the official closure is announced. Why the Marine park in Thailand close? First of all weather conditions, in Similan Islands and south of Lanta at hin Deng and Hin Muang the sea conditions can rapidly change. Won't be so nice to be outside the sea with two or three meters waves and may have to stay sheltered fro few days.

Second to allow the beautiful nature there to take a rest from torus, diving and all traffic generated by tourist activities.

They will re open on 15th October or soon after when weather conditions will become more stable with the Winter Monsoon

See you again in October

Can also compare with weather in Phuket in May 2013

Reviews - Nadia & Family

Koh Panyee Village

"Hi Francesco

Just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you to you and the team for our wonderful trip last Monday. Bee and our driver (sorry I have forgotten his name) looked after us really well.

The kids were entranced with the long boat - it's the longest I have ever seen my 2 year old sit still! The canoeing was a fantastic recommendation and the food at the floating village was lovely.
It was a perfect way to celebrate my husbands birthday, he was over the moon.

Thanks so much for making it all so easy.

Best wishes, 

Nadia"

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Reviews - The Hooge Family

Private James Bond Island Tour

Sarina

Just wanted to say Thank You for all of your help in arranging a wonderful trip to Phuket!  We had an Amazing time and we were so impressed with all of the tours that we took! 

Please Thank Bee and Tee and everyone else who helped to make our first trip to Thailand so memorable!  We will be recommending Easy Day Thailand to all of our friends who are heading there.

Private Phuket Island Hopping Cruise

Thanks Again!
The Hooge Family

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Reviews - Frank from Germany

Dear Sarina,

after a few days back in Germany, I want to thank you for two wonderful trips.
We had a really great time and some unique impressions.

Kind regards

Frank​

Talang Road, Phuket Town

Talang Road Walking Street