Phuket weather in July 2014 from 21st til 31st

Phuket weather update on 31st July 2014, today we have started with light rain and clouds, humidity is high and so the heat.

Overall July hasn't been very good, normally during July Phuket has calm sea, a bit or no rain and just mild wind. Here can see the Phuket weather in July 2013

On the way to Racha yai on 22 July 2014

Raya Yai Island on 22 July 2014

But this year we had a lot of rain with storms and strong wind, more cloudy days than sunny days.

From the 20th to 23rd we had good sunny days, then wind pick ed up again and on 24th afternoon a lot of rain came down from the sky.

Kamala Beach on 23 July 2014

Surin Beach on 23 July 2014

From 25th to 27th weather has been so so most rainy then sunshine wind still blowing despite being July.

Rain over Kathu on 25 July 2014

From 28th the situation improved and then we had good weather until 30th July

Le Meridien beach on 29 July 2014

Phuket weather today 31st July is surely hot, clouds cover 85% of the sky and we have some rain shower in the morning, probably will stay as this for rest of the day. Forecast don't look good with more wind and storm for next three to four days, but we will have to say day by day what happen.

Sunset at Patong beach on 30 July 2014

Fried Rice with Seafood

FRIED RICE WITH SEAFOOD (Khao Phad Seafood)

Fried Rice is a very simple Thai dish and easy to make. I always had my Fried Rice with Vegetable Soup (Thai style) or Tom Yum Soup on the side for more taste.  

 

Fried Rice with Seafood

Ingredients (serves 2):

• 3 cups cooked Thai rice
• 10 medium sized shrimps*
• 2 medium sized squids*, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely sliced
• ½ minced green or red chilli for medium-spicy rice
• 30ml (2 tbsp) fish sauce
• 50ml (3 tbsp) vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 3 spring onions, finely sliced
• 60g (½ cup) fresh coriander
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 1 lime, wedged
• 1 tomato, wedged

Preparation:

1. Place oil in a wok, add garlic and chilli stir-fry over medium-high heat until fragrant ( about 1 minute).
2. Add prawns* and squid*, then stir fry until cooked thoroughly.
   
3. Move ingredients aside and crack egg into the wok, stir to cook and break up the egg, when egg is nearly cooked add the rice, stir fry, keeping the heat medium-high.
   
   
4. Add fish sauce and tomato, continue to sir-fry for another 1-2 minutes. Before serving, sprinkle with onion and coriander on top and place cucumber and lemon beside the fried rice.

* seafood can be substituted with chicken, pork or beef.

NOTE: Once in the plate, Thai people love to season the Fried Rice with chopped chillies in fish sauce and lime for better taste.

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Phuket weather in July 2014 from 14th to 19th

Time for an update because weather changed since two days ago. This is a good news from Phuket, no rain, no wind and almost flat sea.


Weather in Phuket during 14 and 15 July was stil rainy and wind was strong. Go out at sea was a bit a challenge with waves over two meters.

Relax Beach on 14 July 2014

High Tide and big waves

We kept checking forecast to give best advice to our customers about things to do in Phuket and must say that they were right on 16 July sunshine again, wind became less and less strong. The tropical storm Rammasun hit Philippines and fortunately didn't brought any further rain to Phuket. However Phuket is quite far from where the storms form during Summer how can see form the satellite image.

Tropical storm Rammasum over Philippines

Then yesterday the situation was stabilised and we are now in line with weather in July in Phuket. The sky is almost clear, wind is just a nice breeze and the Sea have waves less then a meter.

Phuket Big Buddha from Chalong pier 17 July 2014

It is now time to enjoy any activities again and to fully enjoy the Phuket beaches new look. Watch the picture and believe or not is is Patong Beach. Sunchairs and umbrella have been banned, all small business removed and now the atmosphere is great, can still have a massage, just on the mat and towel under the trees, Small vendors are still walking up and down the beach offering drinks, ice cream and small souvenirs. Lets see if really next month jet ski and speed boat will finally move

Patong Beach without sun chairs 18 July 2014

Patong Beach sunset on 19 July 2014

Inspection trip - John Gray's Hong by Starlight Tour

Time for us to go on inspection for John Gray's Hong by Starlight Tour which is good chance to check if there are any changes on the itinerary or program. Get feedback for our customers who worry about doing Phang Nga bay tour on a rainy day since we are now in our monsoon season. Can check our weather update here Easy Day Phuket Weather Reports

Today is 5th of June 2014 I had also two of my customers on the trip a good opportunity to do inspection and take care of our own customers at the same time.

The driver pick us up from the hotel in Patong around 11.40, it was as scheduled. Then drive to the meeting point at Ao Por Marina where the tour guide take us to the boat and start briefing about the boat and our day tour while cruising in to Phang Nga bay.

It was cloudy and according to the forecast it will be wind and rain later in the afternoon. 

Cruising into Phang Nga Bay

Buffet Lunch

Tour leader introducing us to our guide/paddler which will be with us for the rest of the day. There was about 25 customers on the boat and for every 2 customers got 1 guide/paddler and I really like that all the guides were taking good care of customers, all of them speak good English, friendly and funny so it was quite fun and relaxed atmosphere on boat, then a light buffet lunch was served on board after the briefing.

Enter the Cave

On the way out

The boat cruises into Phang Nga bay and headed to the first stop for canoeing at Panak island. We went into a pitch dark cave and it is more and more narrow, our guide got flashlight so we still can see the sparkling wall then our guide asked us to lay down so we can go through small exit which lead us to the beautiful lagoon. 

The rain start after we came back to the boat from our first canoe then we've done the rest of the canoe sessions in rain which at one point inside Koh Hong lagoon we could feel very strong wind came through the holes but the water still flat since the area is very protected which make Phang Nga bay a perfect trip in our monsoon season.

When the rain started

Sarina - Inside the Lagoon

I really enjoyed canoeing in the rain especially when I was inside the lagoon surrounded by high limestone cliff with perfect temperature not too cold and nice to escape from Phuket heat for one day. Mangroves and other plans were covered with rain drops make them look more green and alive than a normal sunny day, I could imagine myself in Amazon Forest!

The guides are very knowledgeable giving us so much information while paddling and also they are very good at spot and show us some interesting wild life, we saw my favorite “Mud-skipper”, big lizard on the wall, hunting sea eagles, bats and beautiful hornbill.

Last canoe session was the highlight of the day. We will get to do “Loy Krathong” which is one of the most important festival for Thai people to pay respect to the Mother River and we normally do it once a year on the fullmoon of the 12^th month in the traditional Thai Lunar Calendar. The guides prepared banana trunk, leafs, flowers, fruits and vegetables for decoration and teach us how to make Krathong then take us through the cave (full of sleeping bats!) and into the lagoon to float the Krathong.

My Krathong

"Loy Krathong"

 Delicious dinner was served when we came back from Loy Krathong. There was very nice seafood dishes and many other choices with chicken and also vegetarian.

We arrived back at the pier at around 9pm then the driver drive us back to the hotel.

It was a successful day for my trip inspection and most of all I've learned how beautiful my country is even in the rain ;)

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Phuket cultural events - Kathu walking street

The Kathu walking street was a great success. The event was at the 6th edition and will be held again next year starting at Asarna Bucha day  and also it is the start of Buddhist Lent period.

In 2015 the Kathu cultural street event should be on 2nd July.

The events start with a street parade that was at 17:00 hrs can see the traditional Thai customs, and many people from local business, association and local authorities take part in the parade. days of preparation are behind the event with everyone in the village involved.

Our Driver Ann ready for the parade

Then the show start and after the parade the place is takes buy stalls and food street vendors, can find everything to eat, form Thai specialties to Pizza. A lot of fun for everyone.

Kathu Cultural show

Kathu Cultural show in July

Beside cultural shows a lot of Thai music and entertainment for kids, teenagers and older people. It is very important to know that during the first two days alcohol is banned and it is a really good thing.

Kathu Cultural street show

He couldn't miss the crowd - Elvis Thai version

Tonight will be last day for this year and women say it is best time to buy stuff from the stall because get sold for cheaper prices and sellers are more willing to bargain

Enjoy this event during your holidays in Phuket in July for a different night out and see how real life is in Thailand

Phuket weather July 2014 - 1st to 13th

Two weeks full of events

Welcome in July, normally weather in Phuket in July isn't so bad. Same rain for sure, it is normal during Summer. But not strong wind and big waves.

Here can compare with July 2013 


The first two weeks of July saw mainly rain and very strong wind, the situation was affected by Typhoon Neoguri that formed in the China Sea off shore in Philippines and then directed to Japan.

Its was a strong and big event that affected also the weather here in Phuket. So we started with rain on the 1st July.

This day also marked the begin of Ramadan for Muslim people, fasting now all day for one month, Big meals and a lot of food going at night among the Muslim communities in Phuket.

Then from 2nd to 5th July weather in Phuket has been quiet good, with sunshine, still strong wind and offshore waves were between two and three meters.  During these days we had an important news in Phuket. All chairs and small business were removed from Patong beach. This action on line with new national laws aimed to put order on the beaches. now they are a bit less comfortable but surely back to their original beauty. More space, less noise and rubbish.

Phuket weather 1st July 2014 - view of Kathu

 

Koh Sirey - Phuket 3rd July 2014

Kathu River still low despite rain

From 6th July weather in Phuket started to be more stormy with isolated heavy rains, strong wind was the main feature until this afternoon (13 July 2014). Rain and sun alternate in sky.

Le Meridien Phuket on 5th July 2014

The waterworks level lakes is still dry on 6th July 2014

Between 8th and 10th July weather was bad with strong wind and rain.

Rain storm hits Kathu on 8th July 2014

High tide in Patong beach 10th July 2014

New Patong Beach

Patong beach new look - 10th July 2014

On 11th July another important event happen, it was Khao Pansa day. This opens the Buddhist lent period. Was public holidays and a lot of celebration were made all over Thailand. In Kathu the 6th cultural street festival took off, a real success. Also very lucky as from 11th to 13th rain was rare over Kathu and a lot of people could enjoy this event.

Clear sky over Kathu at sunset on 11th July 2014

The Cultural street at Kathu is one of that things to not miss when thinking what to do in Phuket during a rain or cloudy day.  A lot of food sold on the street, can see some of Phuket's culture and history and enjoy a great shopping at very local market.

Our driver Ann got ready for the parade

The 12th July moon it is also very important because one of the big moon of the year, when the full moon looks very close and big. Supermoon for the full moon lovers

For next week forecast are very good with calm sea , no wind and almost dry for more forecast on Phuket weather have a look to these links