Gotta say this has been one of the cloudiest (without rain) and certainly coolest days I remember in over 12 years on Samui (down to 26 this pm according to car thermometer).

Forecast according to TV.

http://weather.thaivisa.com/surat-thani/ban-na-san/

Yep a cool day indeed.... I even had to turn up the heater on the shower!

This was about 3.30 this afternoon, in Maenam.... looking toward Lipa Noi and Nathon direction (perhaps they got it?)

it looked like the skies were about to open up with a down pour.... but fizzled to a light drizzle

Laem Sor...pishing down ...looks like tomorrows storm has come early

Some big winds here in Plai Laem - no real rain.

We had a good rain in parts of Maenam around 6 pm last evening, lasted about an hour at my place...

Strong winds recently and i think the main concern is a leaf might be blown off a tree and knock out the electric system for a couple of days

How much rain on KPG the last 2 months?

Very low, all the dams are empty and government water is rationed

How much rain on KPG the last 2 months?

Very low, all the dams are empty and government water is rationed

Surat Thani names Ko Pha Ngan as drought disaster zone after 2 months without rain /MCOT

What does that mean? I haven't noticed anything odd going on, but somebody must be affected by this drought. Anything one might need to do to prepare for... what? Surely not shortage of drinking water but tap water maybe?

There's been rain for sure but I guess not enough.

Very low, all the dams are empty and government water is rationed

Samui may be in for the same...took this pic this morning of the reservoir just down the road from me (opposite the court house)

Talked to an old friend yesterday.
He moved here 1978, that year there was no water in Chaweng lake.

That's dry.

Talked to an old friend yesterday.

He moved here 1978, that year there was no water in Chaweng lake.

That's dry.

In 78 I would have called that a pond it was made into a lake much later

It must be raining on KPN now - I cannot see the island from where I am.

Or else it has sunk

It must be raining on KPN now - I cannot see the island from where I am.

Or else it has sunk

Bucketing down indeed. I was on Mae Haad, watching it approach - it caught me on my way home but not too bad. Very welcome, hope it keeps pouring down until the morning.

Bucketing down indeed. I was on Mae Haad, watching it approach - it caught me on my way home but not too bad. Very welcome, hope it keeps pouring down until the morning.

Nope, just a shower.

Bucketing down indeed. I was on Mae Haad, watching it approach - it caught me on my way home but not too bad. Very welcome, hope it keeps pouring down until the morning.

Nope, just a shower.

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Alas. If I was god, I'd make it rain plenty at night & let the sun shine all day... Though having an inkling of what perfection does to people, maybe god's doing all right after all...

Here in Srithanu just a mere 15 minutes of light rain.

And the clouds were so dark!

It must be raining on KPN now - I cannot see the island from where I am.

Or else it has sunk

Unreal. Come on - you made that up PS?

Back on topic - I have seen a lot of storms come and go, but that one was quick! From here on Samui it looked like a deluge that would last all night. 10 mins later - nothing! Amazing. Will try and send more rain to you tomorrow,

This rain seems more sustained, if mostly only a drizzle. Very enjoyable nonetheless, some beautiful lightning as well.

Biggest downpour I have seen for a while. Drove from Thongkrhut to Bophut. What a drive.

Huge winds up here at the moment. I will be amazed if the power lasts. No satellite of course.

A fair bit of rain with impressive thunder and lightning.

That's the update from on top of a hill at Plai Laem.

A bit gusty in Maenam here too,.... and sounds like the rain is just starting.... hope it lasts .....

There has been lightening flashes for an hour or two .... at least the telly is still working!

Blustery still this morning.... at least this "lady" is prepared for all conditions...

Sunrise this morning Maenam area! Hard to say what the day will bring.... sea is surprisingly calm!

Went to the daughters sports day this morning...looks like things are getting a bit desperate in the reservoir and that they're trying to cobble something together to suck the last out

Well, that was a bit of a storm up here in the NE today.

Some of the strongest wind gusts that I have seen, and horizontal rain. Roof tiles missing off my house and some of my neighbours. Trees in pools, and blocking roads. Saw a guy on a bike playing Russian Roulette on his bike avoiding flying coconuts!

Power cuts and the usual electrical failures of course. On my own properties I have had to buy two water pumps in three days!

Sunday's storm (not as bad as today) blew two windows out of one house on our hill. Ho hum - and the UK is warmer.

(No - I am not tempted to return! )

can remember years in the mid nineties when every May was like that for weeks, day time and night time.

Yesterday afternoon storm did a fair bit of damage here. Strongest wind gusts I have seen in a long time.

I only seem to have half power this morning... so some things working some not... main computer won't turn on, laptop OK!

Lights take a while to flicker on. Telly comes on but no sound, because in runs through the stereo system, which won't turn on!

Some peoples phones not working, due to no signal..... I did get a call last night from someone in Maenam that the electric had been off for over nine hours!

Currently drizzling rain in Maenam area, but no wind .... I think it's going to be a long day

It might be an idea to unplug vital electric components to prevent power surges burning things out....

I suspect we might see a few of those happening today!