British Tourist Killed in Pattaya Floods
The seaside resort of Pattaya is recovering from the flash floods which hit earlier on today. A combination of heavy rain and garbage-filled drains created a situation which saw flood levels reach up to 2 metres high in some areas in the middle of the city, such as Soi Buakaow. Pattaya residents have been complaining [...]
When is the Rainy Season in Thailand?
The rainy season in Thailand varies from region to region and is largely dominated by the monsoon. Very broadly speaking, Thailand’s rainy season can be classified as mid-May/June-October. For most of Thailand, the wettest months are usually August-October. However, the Gulf Coast of the southern peninsula (e.g. Ko Samui, Ko Pha Ngan) is affected by [...]
The Effects of the Monsoon on Thailand’s Weather
Monsoon
A common misconception is that monsoon refers to rain, but in fact monsoon refers to the wind. The word, ‘monsoon’, comes from the Arabic word, ‘mausim’, meaning season and nowadays monsoon is the term used for the seasonal shift in wind direction which usually brings on a different season of weather.
South-West Monsoon in Thailand
June-September
The south-west [...]
Thailand Warned Burma About Cyclone
It’s feared that the death toll in Burma could rise as high as 100,000 with a further 1 million people left homeless in the wake of Cyclone Nargis. It’s still unclear how much warning the Burmese military junta gave to the people of Burma in advance of the storm. Reports have suggested that the danger [...]
Cyclone Nargis Heads Towards Thailand
According to CNN and BBC News, Cyclone Nargis that hit parts of Burma with such ferocity is forecast to be heading towards Thailand. However, I’ve just checked the website of the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) and they predict that the weather front will continue to weaken and eventually dispel tonight. Here’s what the TMD website [...]
Clear Air Returns to Chiang Mai
Weekend rain and some gusty winds have helped to clear the haze from the air in Chiang Mai. The air quality yesterday and today has been excellent and from the city the views of Doi Suthep have been outstanding.
I’m not sure whether the recent rain we’ve had up here was brought on by the [...]
Haze and Smog in Chiang Mai and the North
In the last week or so, Chiang Mai and the north of Thailand have been experiencing the usual hazy weather they get at this time of the year. The haze and smog in Chiang Mai is nowhere near as bad as it was last year, but it is still enough of a problem for the [...]