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[newinSeoul]

This is not job related so I hope it's not pulled off the forum. I am thinking of taking a vacation after my current contract in September. I realize it is rainy season but, does anyone know how rainy it gets? I am thinking of heading to Krabi and surroundings.

Thanks

[isanity]

It gets spectacularly wet. An umbrella and waterproof shoes may keep you dry; on the other hand, you may be knee-deep in water. It all depends on the terrain and the quality of the local drains (which are normally filled with assorted flotsam from last year's floods).

I hope that's what you wanted to hear.

[Kent F. Kruhoeffer]

Two years ago, the rainy season was mild.


Last year, streets in Bangkok flooded several times


... to levels well over the knee.


Generally speaking, July, August & September are WET,

with heavy T-storms at night followed by torrential downpours

that sometimes last until morning, producing flash-floods.


By lunch-time next day, the water's gone.


With my 20 Baht rain poncho from 7-11 and a pair of all-weather sandals

I survived in good shape, and actually had fun splashing around. Don't worry!






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[tedkarma]

Krabi, Phuket, and Andaman Sea area weather is at:

http://phuketdelight.com/Phuket_Weather.htm

That page has current weather and forecasts - as well as monthly rain, temp, and wind averages - and links to weather histories.

It's not always super wet. Often the rain comes late at night for long periods - sometimes heavy afternoon cloudbursts that quickly clear to a sunny sky.

Something on the weather and seasonal issues:

http://phuketdelight.com/Phuket-When_to_go.htm

Personally, I like September. It is low season and not many tourists around. The beaches will be all yours and it will be easy to book a hotel at half or less of the high season rates.

Go. Enjoy!

[newinSeoul]

Thanks guys for the information! Not really what I wanted to hear but, I figured as much with it being monsoon season.

Kent, everytime I see you'r avatar it makes me incredibly thirsty! Chang Rules! I can't find it over here in Korea, unfortunately!

Does anyone know of any good first hand experiences with accomodations in Koh Lanta? Low budget preferably a bungalow by the sea?

Cheers

[Kent F. Kruhoeffer]

여보세요 newinSeoul


The link below should help.


I scanned the bungalows and found a few

in the 400 Baht range on or near the beach.


Click on About Ko Lanta and then Resorts & Hotels

and look for the single � - they are the cheapest.


Here's the link: http://www.lantainfo.com/




Cheers !







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[isanity]

In September you'd probably be better off on the east coast- Ko Tao/Samui way. It'll be dry season there.