Where To Go In July?

[ceclix]

I hate to the guy who posts such a broad vague question, but need your advice.

I'll be coming to Thailand at the end of July and beginning of August for 10 days. I want sunshine and good swimming. Heat I don't mind, but I'd rather not have it rain all the time.

I was in Thailand a couple years ago and loved the swimming in Phucket and Ko Samet. Haven't been to Samui.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks.

[STEALTH K3]

Aviod Pattaya I can tell you that much you could be in Benidorm for all you know. I went to Hua Hin in May its a nice place could be worth a look

[sonthaya]

I would say Phuket, it's the rainy season but still the best choice.

[BambinA]

IMHO na ka

PHUKET =YES

Phuket's weather is influenced by monsoon wind, warm humid but pleasant all year long. There are only two seasons. The rainy season lasts from May to October and the dry season from November to April. There is generally a mini-high season in June/July or July/August

KRABI =YES/maybe

Weather in Krabi is typically that of the tropical monsoon, providing Krabi Province with just two seasons, the hot season from January to April, and the rainy season from May to December

KOH SAMUI /KOH PHA NGAN =YES

high season (December to February and July to August). Koh Samui may be affected by the rain from July to October but the weather will still be mainly fine. There can be heavy winds from October to January

KOH TAO =YES

Koh Tao is situated in a sub-tropical climate like the rest of Thailand. The island is effected both by NE- and SW- Monsoons. The NE- Monsoon dominates fom the middle of October to the beginning of December, where you can expect heavy rainfall. The SW- Monsoon is mild since Koh Tao is sheltered both by the mainland and the surrounding islets.

Koh Tao is unique since it offers a 10 month high season for travelers to visit and enjoy the beauty of the Island. Peak seasons are from February to April, and again from July to September.

KOH CHANG = NO /maybe

Situated in the nearest distance from Laem Ngob, it takes 1-2 hours to reach the desired destinations on Koh Chang. The best season to visit the islands is between October and May. During the rainy season from May to October, visitors are not allowed to the islands south of Koh Chang; for example, Koh Kut, Koh Mak, Koh wai, and Koh Kham

Regards,

Bambi (beach girl)

Edited June 25, 2005 by BambinA

[lampard10]

So you're coming in the rainy season and don't want rain. I'll have a word with DAD upstairs see what he can do. Can't promise anything though.

[ozzydom]

Friend,self and our T/W,s spent last July/Aug in the Krabi ,Ao Nang,Phuket and Phi Phi area, swam almost every day and had a ball,rain was generally restricted to a heavy shower late arvo or evening,but its S/W Monsoon season so anything can happen, but its worth the punt because off season prices are in effect and tourists a few and far between. We are heading back for our annual excursion in the South next week so fingers crossed

[Bilko]

I would go down South to Krabi / Phuket etc, some great deals around at the moment.

As stated before, Pattaya is not worth the visit, it's too close to Bangkok and at weekends starting Friday night, the traffic is a nightmare, the Beach Road is like a building site too.

[Koh_Chang_Farang]

During the rainy season from May to October, visitors are not allowed to the islands south of Koh Chang; for example, Koh Kut, Koh Mak, Koh wai, and Koh Kham

I agree that Koh Chng in AUgust isnt a good idea if you want to get a bit of sun . . .but you are allowed to visit islands south of Koh Chang year round. If there arent any storms then boats will be running to Koh Wai, Mak, Kood.

[chaiyapoon]

BambinA please check your source is up to date when you quote imported imformation.

Koh Chang has moved on considerably in the last few years.There are a number of boat services that will run you out to the smaller islands all year round subject to the weather being ok.I can recommend the inter Island Hopper service running daily from Bang Bao pier.An english bloke called Graham runs the service and is very knowledgable about Koh Chang being there over 10 years.

[edh]

Oh really?

Aviod Pattaya I can tell you that much you could be in Benidorm for all you know.  I went to Hua Hin in May its a nice place could be worth a look

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

[ozzydom]

Just arrived home from Southern region,so can update.

Beaches were hopeless first few days due to big S/W blow ,But great for shell picking..

Koh Lanta.. Give it a big miss, most accom closed ,couple of cafes open but no fresh food as there are no tourists , beaches got hit harder than they let on, and still in a big mess.

Krabi.. Ok as usual

Ao Nang.. A few Scandinavians about , but prices through the roof, resort we stayed at last year for 1500bt night wanted 2500bt this time,

food also exy,but Irish Rover Pub still does the biggest and best roast dinners in Thailand,(IMHO)

Hua Hin.. still a few European tourists about ,accom and food about same as last year,locals are friendly which is more than can be said for the local farang populace .

Drove back via the West side (hwy 4) to have a look at the tsunami damage, really distressing, next to no re-building going on,locals wont go near beaches.