Sunday, September 11, 2011

Ko samet, not now!

Warning
"Heavy to Very Heavy Rain over Thailand"

No. 11 Time Issued : September 11, 2011
        During 11-12 September, the intense monsoon trough lies across the Central, the East and the lower Northeast of Thailand. The strong southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, southern Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand. Torrential rain and isolated heavy to very heavy falls are likely much of the country, especially in provinces of Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phetchabun, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, Surin, Si Saket, Roi Et, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Ubon Ratchathani, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Ranong, Phang-nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun. People in risky areas along foothills and waterways are warned of possible flash flood. People in lowlands and riversides in the Central and the East are warned of overflow.
       The strong wind-wave in the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand is likely 2-3 meters high. All ships should proceed with caution and small boats keep ashore during 1-2 days.       
       The advisory is in effect for Thailand from 11 September 2011
       Issued at 5.30 a.m.
       Weather Forecast Bureau, Meteorological Department
       Ministry of Information and Communication Technology

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Hat Sai Kaew, Ko Samet


Hat Sai Kaew, Ko Samet (Diamond Beach, 700 meters long) is the most popular beach in Ko Samet. Hat Sai Kaew has almost snow-white sand with invitingly green-blue water. There are water activities available: windsurfing, jet skiing and snorkeling.
Hat Sai Kaew is the best destination if you like to have more people and activities around you. There are a number of cozy restaurants, beach bars and high class accommodation along Hat Sai Kaew.
You Should Know:
Hat or Had (Beach, English)..Ko Samet (Samet Island, English)
Ko or Koh ( Island, English)
Ao (Bay, English)