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900 million Baht for infrastructure! The Ministry of Finance in Thailand has allocated 900 million Baht to upgrade the infrastructure of the island, including the ring road. Kohsamui.org (and many, many inhabitants here) are very happy to hear about this and we want to thank the politicians involved in the decision! Friday, July 3, 2009, 7.30 PM |
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The Koh Samui Trophy 2009 The Koh Samui Trophy is held on Koh Samui, September 19, 2009. The race includes: mountain biking, off road running, sea kayaking and sea swimming with obstacles. Further information is found here Thursday, July 2, 2009, 7.00 PM |
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Blue sky and sun Weather: Sunshine and blue sky today. But some rainfall last night. Temperature: 32° Celsius / 90° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate to fresh winds. Thursday, July 2, 2009, 5.00 PM |
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Occasional sunshine Weather: Partly cloudy and some occasional sunshine. Rather hot. Temperature: 34° Celsius / 93° Fahrenheit. Wind: Calm to moderate winds. Sunday, June 21, 2009, 4.00 PM |
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Still a partly cloudy sky Weather: Mostly gray or partly cloudy sky today. Temperature: 32° Celsius / 90° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate. Thursday, June 18, 2009, 5.30 PM |
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Samui Jazz Festival On June 19th starting at 7.30 PM, the Samui Jazz Festival is held. The Brazillian queen of jazz, Popsanova will perform as well as saxophonist Koh Mr. Saxman. The concert is held at the promenade of the Samui Park Avenue. Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 7.00 PM |
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Partly cloudy this afternoon Weather: Partly cloudy this afternoon. Some occasional sunshine. Temperature: 32° Celsius / 90° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate to fresh. Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 5.00 PM |
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Swedish midsummer dinner El Dorado Restaurant offer traditional Swedish midsummer dinner on Friday, June 19th at 7 PM. The restaurant is situated in Lamai. El Dorado's website Monday, June 15, 2009, 6.30 PM |
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Britney Spears to Samui?! Rumors say that Britney Spears will spend US$ 250,000 (!) on her stay on Six Senses Hideaway. Kohsamui.org wish her a great time on the island. Monday, June 15, 2009, 6.00 PM |
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Partly cloudy at 3 PM Weather: The sky is partly cloudy with some occasional sunshine. Temperature: 34° Celsius / 93° Fahrenheit. Wind: Calm. Friday, June 12, 2009, 3.00 PM |
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Still sunny and hot Weather: Blue sky and sunshine. Almost no clouds at all. Temperature: 35° Celsius / 95° Fahrenheit. Wind: Rather fresh. Sunday, June 7, 2009, 4.30 PM |
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Sunny, hot and blue sky Weather: Blue sky, sunny and some thin cirrostratus clouds. Temperature: 35° Celsius / 95° Fahrenheit. Wind: Rather fresh. Friday, June 5, 2009, 11.30 AM |
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The sky clearing up at noon Weather: Partly cloudy with a sky in blue and light gray shades. The weather is clearing up. Some rain in the early morning. Temperature: 31° Celsius / 88° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate to fresh. Thursday, June 4, 2009, 12.30 PM |
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Partly cloudy at 1.30 PM Weather: Blue sky and white clouds. Temperature: 34° Celsius / 93° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate to fresh. Friday, May 29, 2009, 1.30 PM |
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Sawadee.com Regatta - June 1 - 6 It is time for the yearly Regatta on Koh Samui again. It is held from June 1-6th, 2009 and the Regatta Bar is found at Tradewinds Cottage, on Chaweng Beach. There is a daily spectator boat (1,500 baht including Beer and Food). The boat is departing from the Bang Rak pier at 9am, promptly. Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 2.00 PM |
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Partly cloudy morning today Weather: Partly cloudy and some sunshine in the early morning today. Temperature: 27° Celsius / 81° Fahrenheit. Wind: Calm. Monday, May 25, 2009, 7.00 AM |
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Blue sky and a few white clouds Weather: Blue sky, sunny and a few white clouds. Temperature: 35° Celsius / 95° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate to fresh winds. Friday, May 22, 2009, 3.00 PM |
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Gray sky at 1 PM Weather: Mostly gray sky at 1 PM and (some) risk of rain. Temperature: 32° Celsius / 90° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate winds. Wednesday, May 20, 2009, 1.00 PM |
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More hotels cut their rates More hotels on Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao are now lowering their rates for the remaining of 2009. You are now able to enjoy budget rates on luxury resorts. See the current promotions here Monday, May 18, 2009, 9.00 PM |
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A partly cloudy sky Weather: Partly cloudy, but "more blue sky than clouds at 2 PM. Temperature: 32° Celsius / 90° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate winds. Monday, May 18, 2009, 1.00 PM |
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Samui Film Festival 14-16 August The Samui Film Festival is held 14-16 August, 2009 and it is dedicated to independent filmmaking. The themes at this festival are nature and spirit. Tickets are available at 400 baht per evening or 900 baht for a 3 night festival pass. Thai citizens gets a 50% reduction. Further information is found here Saturday, May 16, 2009, 8.30 PM |
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Sunny at 4 PM Weather: Gray sky this morning, but sunny in the afternoon. Temperature: 34° Celsius / 93° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate winds. Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 4.00 PM |
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Mostly gray sky today Weather: A partly cloudy sky today. Mostly gray at 2 PM. Temperature: 34° Celsius / 93° Fahrenheit. Wind: Calm. Monday, May 11, 2009, 2.00 PM |
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Clear blue sky and sunny! Weather: Sunny and a clear blue sky. Hot temperature. Temperature: 35° Celsius / 95° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate winds. Saturday, May 9, 2009, 4.30 PM |
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Become a blogger on Kohsamui.org Do you live on Koh Samui, Koh Phangan or Koh Tao? Do you live a life that might interest others? Do you enjoy writing on a continuous basis? Do you master the english language? Do you own a camera? Do you want to update a blog daily for at least a year? Then you are the one we are looking for! Please contact us Thursday, May 8, 2009, 12.30 PM |
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Spices can make you slimmer! Some spices increases the thermogenic activity in your body which makes you burn some more fat. Chili, mustard, garlic and ginger are four examples. All these, except the mustard, are very common in Thai cooking. So spice up your food and lose a pound or two. Thursday, May 7, 2009, 11.30 AM |
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Sunny and some white clouds Weather: Sunny and some white clouds. Temperature: 33° Celsius / 91° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate to fresh winds. Thursday, May 7, 2009, 11.30 AM |
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Partly cloudy at daytime Weather: Partly cloudy at 1.30 today. Temperature: 33° Celsius / 91° Fahrenheit. Wind: Calm to moderate winds. Tuesday, May 5, 2009, 1.30 PM |
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Ian Rush to Samui again Soccer legends Ian Rush, Andy Cole, and Teddy Sheringham will visit a charity football golf event on The Royal Samui Golf and Country Club on June 9, 2009. The court is situated in the mountains north of Lamai, rather close to the IT Complex. It costs THB 1000 per person to participate. Tuesday, May 5, 2009, 1.30 PM |
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40 % discount on banners, 2009 Are you running a business on these islands and need more customers? We have decided to offer a 40% discount on all our banner packages for every existing and new customer until December 31, 2009, due to the global economic downturn! Further information is found here Monday, May 4, 2009, 11.00 PM |
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Still NO cases of H1N1 swine flu There are still no reported cases of the H1N1 influenza virus in Thailand. There has been one confirmed case in China and one in South Korea, but at this date it seems that Asia has been almost spared from the flu. Monday, May 4, 2009, 2.30 PM |
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Light gray sky Weather: Mostly gray sky at daytime. Temperature: 32° Celsius / 90° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate winds. Monday, May 4, 2009, 1.30 PM |
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Partly cloudy at daytime Weather: Partly cloudy at noon. Some rain last night, but a sunny morning. Temperature: 34° Celsius / 93° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate to fresh winds. Saturday, May 2, 2009, 1.30 PM |
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Still NO cases of swine flu There are still no reported cases of swine flu in Thailand or Southeast Asia today, May 1. We will of course keep you updated about the situation as long as it is considered as serious. Friday, May 1, 2009, 7.00 PM |
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Hot and sunny! Weather: Blue sky, sunny and really hot. Temperature: 36° Celsius / 97° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate to fresh winds. Friday, May 1, 2009, 12.30 PM |
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Another sunny day! Weather: Mostly blue sky, rather hot and sunny today too. Temperature: 34° Celsius / 93° Fahrenheit. Wind: Calm. Thursday, April 30, 2009, 6.00 PM |
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A beautiful day! Weather: A really beautiful day. Blue sky and sunshine. Still high temperatures. Temperature: 35° Celsius / 95° Fahrenheit. Wind: Calm. Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 3.00 PM |
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No cases of swine flu in Thailand There are no reported cases of swine flu in Thailand today, April 29. The authorities has installed thermal scanners on most International Airports, including Suvarnabhumi (Bangkok International Airport) and Samui Airport. Kohsamui.org will regularly update this section with any new information regarding the regional status. Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 1.30 PM |
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Sun and mostly blue sky Weather: Blue sky and sunny, but some haze at noon. Hot temperature. Temperature: 35° Celsius / 95° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate winds. Saturday, April 27, 2009, 1.00 PM |
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A light gray sky at 3 PM Weather: This afternoon, the sky is light gray. There was some occasional sunshine before noon. Temperature: 33° Celsius / 91° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate to fresh winds. Saturday, April 25, 2009, 3.00 PM |
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Sunny morning, gray afternoon Weather: A sunny morning, but a gray afternoon. Temperature: 31° Celsius / 88° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate to fresh winds. Friday, April 24, 2009, 6.30 PM |
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Autistic Unit opened on Samui Samui Centre of Learning Autistic Unit has now opened. This is a special needs school especially for children diagnosed with autism. The school do of course welcome sponsorship and donations. Learn more here Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 7.30 PM |
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Partly cloudy and calm Weather: Partly cloudy today, at noon. Temperature: 33° Celsius / 91° Fahrenheit. Wind: Calm to moderate winds. Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 12.30 PM |
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Sunny again! Weather: Blue sky and a few thin clouds. Temperature: 34° Celsius / 93° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate to fresh winds. Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 1.00 PM |
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Partly cloudy - Mostly gray Weather: Mostly gray sky and cloudy today. Temperature: 33° Celsius / 91° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate to fresh winds. Monday, April 20, 2009, 12.30 PM |
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Blue sky and sunny! Weather: A blue sky and sunshine. Only a few small, light clouds. Temperature: 34° Celsius / 93° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate winds. Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 10.30 AM |
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Suk San Wan Songkran! We wish all of you a very happy (and maybe also a wet) Songkran celebration April 13-15, 2009 / 2552, where ever you are! Be careful in the traffic as many accidents unfortunately occur every year! Saturday, April 11, 2009, 4.30 PM |
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Cheaper hotel rooms! Many hotels on Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao has lowered their rates due to the global economic downturn and decrease in tourism. You will find the updated prices and details on our online hotel booking pages Saturday, April 11, 2009, 1.30 PM |
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Mostly gray at noon Weather: A rainy night and morning, but partly cloudy at 1 PM. Temperature: 31° Celsius / 88° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate winds. Saturday, April 11, 2009, 1.00 PM |
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Partly cloudy at noon Weather: A rainy night but partly cloudy and some sunshine at noon. Temperature: 31° Celsius / 88° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate winds. Thursday, April 9, 2009, 12.30 PM |
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Chamber of Commerce membership Yenit Company Limited (the company behind Kohsamui.org and many other Thailand related websites) has two key co-workers with Swedish roots. For that reason it was natural to join the Thai - Swedish Chamber of Commerce. Wednesday, April 8, 2009, 4.30 PM |
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Gray morning, sunny day Weather: Some rain in the early morning. Blue sky and sunny at noon. We hope it stays this way until and during Songkran. Temperature: 33° Celsius / 91° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate winds. Wednesday, April 8, 2009, 12.30 PM |
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Gray sky today Weather: A rainy morning and a gray sky at noon. Temperature: 30° Celsius / 86° Fahrenheit. Wind: Calm to moderate winds. Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 1.00 PM |
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Partly cloudy and windy Weather: Some showers in the morning and a mostly gray sky in the middle of the day. Temperature: 28° Celsius / 82° Fahrenheit. Wind: Calm to moderate winds. Thursday, April 2, 2009, 1.30 PM |
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Be prepared for Songkran 2009 The Songkran water splashing on Samui normally lasts only 1,5 day. Some people start at April 12, but the real party begins in the morning of April 13 and continues all day. Be VERY careful in the traffic and have great fun! If you do not enjoy getting wet, why not stay at home and read a good book or watch a couple of DVDs for a day. Wednesday, April 1, 2009, 5.30 PM |
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Partly cloudy and windy Weather: A rainy morning, but partly cloudy (and some sun) at noon. Temperature: 28° Celsius / 82° Fahrenheit. Wind: Rather fresh winds. Wednesday, April 1, 2009, 12.30 PM |
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Partly cloudy but some sun Weather: About same weather as yesterday. A few white clouds on a blue sky. Rather hot temperatures. Temperature: 34° Celsius / 93° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate to fresh winds. Thursday, March 26, 2009, 2.30 PM |
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We have tested a new visa run First Choice Asia has launched a VIP Visa Run service to Myanmar / Burma, with a Toyota Fortuner and lunch at Andaman Club (a five star hotel). Kohsamui.org did test the service and we are very satisfied. Friendly driver and staff, comfortable seats and great lunch. More info: 077-962 392. Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 2.00 PM |
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A few white clouds Weather: Blue sky and sunny. A few individual white clouds. Temperature: 31° Celsius / 88° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate winds. Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 1.30 PM |
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Miss Thailand candidates visits Samui The candidates from this years Miss Thailand Universe is visiting Koh Samui and Koh Phangan at the moment. Tourism Authority of Thailand is hoping this will have a positive effect on the tourism on the island. Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 1.00 PM |
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Blue sky and sunny! Weather: Sun, blue sky and a only a few white clouds. Temperature: 35° Celsius / 95° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate to fresh winds. Monday, March 23, 2009, 12.45 PM |
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Still some haze Weather: A nice, sunny day but there is still some haze. There was some rain and thunder in the early morning. Temperature: 33° Celsius / 91° Fahrenheit. Wind: Calm to moderate winds. Saturday, March 21, 2009, 11.45 AM |
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Sunshine, but a little hazy Weather: It has been a sunny day today, but it is a little hazy in the afternoon. Temperature: 33° Celsius / 91° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate winds. Friday, March 20, 2009, 4.45 PM |
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Miss Samui Bikini - 11-12 April The 3rd Annual Miss Samui Bikini Contest will be held at Bikini Bar BQ at central Lamai beach on April 11-12, 2009 (Saturday and Sunday). The winning participant will receive a 15,000 baht first price, for investing in a even more fancy looking bikini wardrobe?! Thursday, March 19, 2009, 2.00 PM |
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A sunny day Weather: Today the sky is blue with only a few white clouds. There was a short rainfall in the early morning, though. Temperature: 33° Celsius / 91° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate winds. Tuesday, March 19, 2009, 1.45 PM |
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Nikki Beach opens on Koh Samui Nikki Beach, a luxury lifestyle and entertainment concept brand, has open a jet-set resort and entertainment center in Lipa Noi on the west coast of Koh Samui. Nikki Beach is also find on locations such as; Miami, St. Tropez, Marbella, New York and Hollywood. Wednesday, March 18, 2009, 5.00 PM |
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Partly cloudy day Weather: A partly cloudy morning today. The sun is shining periodically. Temperature: 33° Celsius / 91° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate winds. Tuesday, March 17, 2009, 11.45 AM |
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Rainy morning with some thunder Weather: A rainy and gray morning. Some thunder periodically. It is the first rainy day for a rather long time. Temperature: 29° Celsius / 84° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate winds. Sunday, March 15, 2009, 08.00 AM |
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Still sunny! Weather: Still the same. ;-) Blue sky and sunny! Temperature: 34° Celsius / 93° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate to fresh winds. Thursday, March 12, 2009, 11.45 AM |
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Fishing banned for three months Thailand's Fisheries Department has banned large scale fishing for three months in some parts of The Gulf of Thailand, including the waters around Samui, Phangan and Tao. The reason is to protect the marine life. Source: Samui Express Wednesday, March 11, 2009, 4.15 PM |
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Another beautiful day! Weather: Blue sky and sun. Some haze in the morning but a clear sky at noon. Still a rather hot day. Temperature: 34° Celsius / 93° Fahrenheit. Wind: Calm to moderate winds. Wednesday, March 11, 2009, 12.15 PM |
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We are going on a "Photo Marathon" We are going to take at least 5000 photos next week on Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao on various beaches and locations. The best of these will of course be published on this website later this year. Monday, March 09, 2009, 4.00 PM |
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Mostly blue sky with a thin haze Weather: Nice weather today. Hot temperatures and calm winds. The sky is blue with an almost not visible thin haze. Temperature: 34° Celsius / 93° Fahrenheit. Wind: Calm to moderate winds. Saturday, March 07, 2009, 2.00 PM |
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Blue sky and sunny Weather: A blue sky and sunny. A few thin white clouds. Temperature: 32° Celsius / 90° Fahrenheit. Wind: Calm to moderate winds. Friday, March 06, 2009, 1.30 PM |
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Blue sky and a few clouds Weather: Sunny and a blue sky with some white clouds. Temperature: 31° Celsius / 88° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate to fresh winds. Monday, March 02, 2009, 2.00 PM |
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No fee for tourist visas The Thai Government has decided to exempt the fees for tourist visas, between March 5 and June 4, 2009. This three month "free-of-charge" period is an effort to boost tourism to the Kingdom. Further information is found here Saturday, February 28, 2009, 10.00 PM |
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Blue sky, sunny with a breeze Weather: A sunny and hot day, but combined with a refreshing breeze. Temperature: 34° Celsius / 93° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate to fresh winds. Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 3.40 PM |
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Sunny and only a few clouds Weather: Blue sky and a hot morning. Only a few white clouds at this time. Temperature: 32° Celsius / 90° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate winds. Monday, February 23, 2009, 11.00 AM |
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A little cloudy Weather: Partly cloudy, but also some sunshine periodically. Temperature: 32° Celsius / 90° Fahrenheit. Wind: Calm to moderate winds. Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 14.50 AM |
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Sleep at least 7 hours per night By sleeping at least 7-8 hours per night you will probably feel better, be more positive and have much more energy than if you sleep less. Pretty obvious huh, but studies also has shown that too little sleep probably can decrease your life span. Please also note that children need much more sleep than adults. Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 10.00 PM |
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Still sunny! Weather: Today the weather is still fine, with a blue sky and a sunshine. Temperature: 34° Celsius / 93° Fahrenheit. Wind: Calm to moderate winds. Saturday, February 14, 2009, 12.20 PM |
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Blue sky and sunny today Weather: Today the weather is offering sunshine and a blue sky, but some haze. Temperature: 31° Celsius / 88° Fahrenheit. Wind: Calm winds. Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 11.30 AM |
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Partly cloudy today as well Weather: Partly cloudy, with some gray-white clouds. Anyhow a lot of sunshine. Temperature: 31° Celsius / 88° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate to fresh winds. Monday, February 07, 2009, 12.40 PM |
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Become a Kohsamui.org model We are looking for people who would like to become amateur models on Kohsamui.org and our other travel related websites. If you are interested, please contact us, write a little about yourself and attach one or a few photos. We are only looking for tourists or inhabitants on Samui island. Wednesday, February 04, 2009, 4.50 PM |
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Partly cloudy this morning Weather: It is partly cloudy this morning and not that much sunshine yet. Temperature: 30° Celsius / 86° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate winds. Monday, February 02, 2009, 09.40 AM |
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Lower fares on the internet Bangkok Airways is offering lower fares for many destinations, if you're booking your ticket on internet. You are able to get really reasonable fares if you are booking at least a month in advance. Further information is found here Saturday, January 31, 2009, 12.10 PM |
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Sun, but some clouds Weather: The sky is partly cloudy. The sun is shining most of the time. Temperature: 32° Celsius / 90° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate winds. Saturday, January 31, 2009, 12.10 PM |
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Reasons to visit a gym regularly 1. An increased muscle mass will burn more calories and you'll become slimmer. 2. You will probably reduce the risk to get lower back and neck pain. 3. You will look better and appear younger. Monday, January 26, 2009, 1.30 PM |
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Blue sky and sun! Weather: Yesterday it was raining a little in the afternoon, but today it is sunny again. Temperature: 30° Celsius / 86° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate to fresh winds. Monday, January 26, 2009, 1.20 PM |
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Beware of fake 1000 note There are some fake 1000 baht bills circulating in Thailand and also on Koh Samui. Please be aware, and if you think that you have received one, contact the police immediately. Friday, January 23, 2009, 9.00 PM |
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Totally blue sky Weather: Blue sky and sun! Ideal for sunbathers and beach enthusiasts. Temperature: 30° Celsius / 86° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate winds. Monday, January 19, 2009, 1.00 PM |
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A sunny day today Weather: Some mist in the morning but a mostly blue sky and sunny this afternoon. Temperature: 28° Celsius / 82° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate winds. Saturday, January 17, 2009, 5.00 PM |
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Mostly cloudy Weather: The sky has been rather cloudy and gray so far today. Temperature: 28° Celsius / 82° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate to fresh winds. Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 3.00 PM |
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Kohsamui.org - 10 years! Kohsamui.org celebrates it's 10th birthday! Ten years ago I (Jens) registered the domain; Kohsamui.org and pointed it to a GeoCities hobby homepage about Samui that I made at that time. The rest is history! A big, big thank you to all of you! Without our visitors the site would be nothing! Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 10.15 AM |
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Beach Republic opened Beach Republic has finally opened! A high end Ocean Club with first class villas and spa facilities in the north of Lamai Beach (not far from Renaissance Resort & Spa). Kohsamui.org wish Beach Republic and their staff all the best! Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 10.10 AM |
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Swedish Hip Hop on Koh Tao The Swedish hip hop artists Timbuktu and Chords are performing on Ban's Diving Resort, Sairee Beach, Koh Tao on February 15, 2009. Both are considered as top of the top artists in this genre. Don't miss! Monday, January 12, 2009, 4.25 PM |
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Hazy morning Weather: This morning has been mostly hazy, but it seems like the weather is clearing up. Let us hope! Temperature: 28° Celsius / 82° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate winds. Monday, January 12, 2009, 11.00 AM |
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Phangan Film Festival A festival on Koh Phangan for independent filmmakers! This event is held at Holiday Beach Resort, close to Thongsala town, 20-22 February 2009. The tickets are available for 300 Baht a day or 700 Baht for a three day pass. Further information is found here Thursday, January 08, 2009, 5.15 PM |
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Still sunny, but some haze Weather: Today, at noon, the sky is still blue but it is more hazy and windy. Be careful if you are out swimming. Especially if you have small children. Temperature: 31° Celsius / 88° Fahrenheit. Wind: Moderate to fresh winds. Thursday, January 08, 2009, 11.40 AM |
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3 simple steps to a healthy 2009 1. Drink water regularly. It will give you energy and you'll maybe even look younger! 2. Eat 4-5 SMALL meals daily. It boosts your metabolism and you'll get more stable blood sugar levels. Avoid too much sugar. 3. Eat (at least a little) raw vegetables daily. Wednesday, January 07, 2009, 10.20 AM |
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Still sunny and blue sky! Weather: This morning offers a light-blue sky with a just a few light clouds. Ideal for swimmers and sun lovers. Don't forget the sunscreen. Temperature: 29° Celsius / 84° Fahrenheit. Wind: Almost no winds. Wednesday, January 07, 2009, 10.20 AM |
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The islands are still popular Although the tourism sector on the islands of Surat Thani has experienced some rather difficult months, the tourists are still arriving here this high and peak season. Still there are no statistics, but popular beaches such as Chaweng, Lamai, Had Rin etc are rather crowded in early January. Tuesday, January 06, 2009, 9.10 AM |
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Blue sky and sunny! Weather: This morning the sky is blue and the sun is shining down on us. It seems to be a really fine day on the islands. Temperature: 26° Celsius / 79° Fahrenheit. Wind: Only moderate winds. Tuesday, January 06, 2009, 9.00 AM |
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We offer more news in 2009 We will offer you more news this year: 1. More updates and weather reports 2. Longer and more detailed reports 3. A probably more user friendly layout Please report any news to us here Tuesday, January 06, 2009, 8.40 AM |
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Sunny but some mist Today, December 29, there is mostly sunny but also some mist. The temperature is 30 degrees Celsius or 86 degrees Fahrenheit at 4 PM. We hope that the New Year's Eve will offer a lot of sunshine and blue skies for all of the visitors on these islands. |
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Happy New Year Everyone! We wish all of you a really Happy New Year and hope that you will visit us again in 2009. We will try to present a website with even more news, information and media such as more photos and video clips. Kohsamui.org wish you a very happy 2009! Take care of yourself and each other. |
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Saddam Kiatyongyuth defended his title The Thai lightweight boxer, Saddam Kiatyongyuth defended his Asian Boxing Council (part of WBC) title on Koh Phangan on December 19. The opponent was Serikzhan Yeshmangbetov from Kazakhstan. |
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Sunny but some clouds Today, December 17, the sky is partly cloudy but there is also a lot of sunshine. The temperature is 31degrees Celsius or 88 degrees Fahrenheit at 1 PM. The monsoon season is over and we can probably except even more sunshine from now on. |
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Abhisit Vejjajiva new Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, the leader of the Democrat Party, is Thailand's new Prime Minister. He was born in England in 1964 and he was educated at Oxford. He began his political career in the early 90's and he has been the leader of the Democrats since 2005. |
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Kohsamui.org wish you a Merry Xmas! We want to wish all our visitors a Merry Christmas! Spoil each other and eat a little too much of your favorite food! If you are celebrating Christmas and/or New Year in Thailand, please be careful in the traffic! |
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Less tourists on Samui this high season This year the economic crisis (and other factors) has reduced the number of tourists to Samui (and Thailand in general) rather significantly. A positive side effect is obviously less crowded and more "paradise looking" beaches. Enjoy the opportunity ;-) |
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A sunny morning Today, December 11, the sky is mostly blue and it is sunny, except from some thin clouds. The temperature is 31degrees Celsius or 88 degrees Fahrenheit at noon (midday). |
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HM the King celebrates his 81th Birthday His Majesty the King, Bhumibol Adulyadej is celebrating his 81th birthday on December 5, 2008. We and the Thai people wish His Majesty a really Happy Birthday and a long and healthy life. |
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Suvarnabhumi Airport opens again Suvarnabhumi Airport will soon open again after a week long blockade. A court banned the Prime Minister, Somchai Wongsawat from politics for a period of five years and the PAD protesters then started to leave the airport. |
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Sunny again! Today, December 3, the sky is partly cloudy, and there is occasional sunshine. The present temperature is 30 degrees Celsius or 86 degrees Fahrenheit. There are light to moderate winds. |
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Suvarnabhumi Airport blockade Yesterday, November 25, Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok was blocked by protesters from the PAD (People's Alliance for Democracy). If you are going on a flight from or to Bangkok, our suggestion is to contact your airline for further information. |
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Sunny morning. Partly cloudy now Today, November 19, the weather has been rather good in the morning, but presently it's partly cloudy (at 3 PM). The temperature has been about 30 degrees Celsius or 86 degrees Fahrenheit and moderate winds. |
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Vegetable oils Palm oil is a very common cooking oil in Southeast Asia and one of few vegetable oils high in saturated fats. Diets high in saturated fat is known to increase the risk of heart diseases. Soybean oil, corn oil and sunflower oil is often considered as more healthy. |
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Funeral of HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana The Royal Funeral of Her Royal Highness Galyani Vadhana is held at the moment, between November 14 to November 19th. She was the sister of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and is very popular among the Thai people. |
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Brighter sky again Today, November 13, there has been mainly dry weather and partly cloudy. The temperature has been about 30 degrees Celsius or 86 degrees Fahrenheit. There has been light to moderate winds. |
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More rain and some flooding The heavy rain has resulted in some flooding on the islands today, November 10. If you are driving here, please be very careful, especially if you are riding a motorbike. There might be some holes in the road, hidden by the water! |
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Heavy rainfall today Today, November 9, there has been raining almost all day. The rainfall has been partly heavy but at the moment, at 8 PM, there is mainly dry weather. The current temperature is 25 degrees Celsius or 77 degrees Fahrenheit and it is rather windy. |
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Loy Krathong celebration 2008 On November 12 the inhabitants of Samui, Tao and Phangan (and most other Thais) will go out to celebrate Loy Kratong. Boats made of banana leaves decorated with flowers, candles, incense etc. are released in the sea or in the Chaweng Lake. |
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Sunny morning! Today, October 29, the sky is mostly blue in the morning (9.30 AM). The temperature is 29 degrees Celsius or 84 degrees Fahrenheit and there are just calm winds. Swimming and snorkeling conditions! |
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Gray and wet Today, October 22, the sky is really gray and it is also raining this morning. The temperature is 27 degrees Celsius or 80 degrees Fahrenheit and there are moderate winds. |
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Koh Samui - Now with "city" status Koh Samui has been upgraded from a Thesaban Amphoe (or a sub-district), to a Thesaban Muang or (town municipality). This mean that Samui in the future will report directly to Bangkok and not to Surat Thani. Many of the citizens on Samui hope that this will increase the funds given to infrastructure projects etc on the island. |
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Partly cloudy but a sunny afternoon Today, October 15, it is been partly cloudy until about 4 PM, but a lot of sunshine and a mostly blue sky in the afternoon. It has been a rather hot day again; 34 degrees Celsius or 93 degrees Fahrenheit and just moderate winds. |
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Chaweng.org - New Chaweng guide Chaweng.org is our new web portal about Chaweng Beach on Samui island. Here you will find fresh, relevant information about the most popular beach in south-east Thailand. The Beta version of the site is now online. Visit us: Chaweng Beach Guide |
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Thai chili pepper is good for you! Chili is not only slightly addictive to many Thais, but it also has some health benefits! The peppers contain a lot of Vitamin B and C and studies shows that it might lower LDL (the bad cholesterol) levels. Capsaicin also might help you lose weight and studies suggests that it even might kill cancer cells. |
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More flights with Bangkok Airways Bangkok Airways is adding more flights on the Phuket-Samui, Bangkok-Phuket and Bangkok-Chiang Mai departures. There will be three daily departures from Phuket to Samui, starting at October 26. |
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Still partly cloudy and some sun Today, October 9, it is still partly sunny and partly cloudy. It is also rather hot, 35 degrees Celsius or 95 degrees Fahrenheit and there are just moderate winds. Between 2-4 PM there was some rain. |
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Partly cloudy today Today, October 4, there is a partly cloudy sky over our beloved islands. The temperature is about 32 degrees Celsius or 90 degrees Fahrenheit at 12.30 PM. There is not much wind. |
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San Mig Light - Popular on Samui We have noticed that many weight concerned people on Samui has started drinking San Miguel Light. San Mig Light is a low carb beer with less calories than "ordinary" brands. Kohsamui.org's "taste panel" only gives it 1,5 coconuts out of 5. |
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Rather blue sky but som haze Today, October 1 at 11 AM, the sky is rather blue, but it is also a little hazy. The temperature is 31 degrees Celsius or 88 degrees Fahrenheit. Moderate winds makes the palm tree leaves move slightly. |
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Oktoberfest - Currently on Lamai, Samui Until the 11th of October, the yearly Octoberfest is being celebrated on different locations of Lamai Beach. Beer, lederhosen, shows and bratwurst is natural parts of the party. The final event is taking place on the Landhaus Restaurant in the center of Lamai. |
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More clouds and a little windy Today, September 28, the sky is more light gray than blue and it is a little windy. The temperature is 29 degrees Celsius or 80 degrees Fahrenheit, at 1 PM. Maybe a perfect Sunday for your outside activities, because it is not "too" hot. |
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Dark chocolate is good for you! Moderate regular amounts of dark chocolate is a potent antioxidant and it might also reduce the risk of a high blood pressure. Milk chocolate or white chocolate does not seem to have the same positive benefits though. And do not consume your dark chocolate with milk, as it probably will significantly decrease the health benefits. |
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Web Sawasdee Plc to sponsor the regatta Web Sawadee Public Company Limited is the new main sponsors of the Samui Regatta which is a yearly yacht racing event. The next Regatta will be held June 1-6th 2009, and is the 8th one. |
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Still good weather Today, September 25, the sky is blue, even if it has become partly cloudy in the afternoon. The temperature is about 34 degrees Celsius or 93 degrees Fahrenheit at 3.30 PM. It is a little windy, but that is mostly refreshing. |
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Blue sky and sunny Today, September 23, the weather is sunny and the sky is blue. There is just a refreshing breeze and the temperature is about 35 degrees Celsius, or 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Please use plentiful of sunscreen to avoid getting red or even hurt. |
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Discount Card for regular customers Starting in October, Rawadee Computer Shop will offer 10% discount cards for regular customers. Rawadee and Jack wish all old and new customers a warm welcome. The shop is located next to IT Complex in North Lamai. |
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Beach walking - The ultimate exercise A 30-60 minutes walk, three days a week is all it takes to get in great shape: - You will look better and loose weight - It is great for your heart and condition - It is totally free! No gym card is needed - You'll get the tan, but do use sunscreen |
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Six Senses wins "best of the best" Six Senses Hideaway Samui wins the prestigious award of being number one in "the best of best" Top 100 in Condé Nast Traveller magazine. The hotel scored 96.45 which is a fantastic score! Congratulations! You can also book this hotel online here |
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Ramnet Jaikwang is the new Samui mayor Koh Samui has a new mayor. Ramnet Jaikwang, from the Samui Kaona Party got about 63% of the votes at the September election. Kohsamui.org wishes Khun Ramnet the best of luck for his coming years as a mayor. |
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Does the political situation affect Samui? As you probably know, there has been several political demonstrations in Bangkok lately. You will probably not even notice this on Koh Samui, Koh Phangan or Koh Tao. The Samui Airport has NOT been closed and is still open, just as usual. |
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Bangkok Dangerous on theatres near you The Pang Brothers has done it again. Nicolas Cage is starring in this action movie, as a contract killer in Bangkok. Several Thai and Asian actors (such as Shahkrit Yamnarm and Panward Hemmanee) is also seen in this movie. Kohsamui.org gives Bangkok Dangerous 2 out of 5 coconuts. |
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Blue sky and sun today The weather has changed. Today (September 12, at 11 AM) the sky is blue with some Altocumulus clouds. The temperature is 33 degrees Celsius, or 91,5 degrees Fahrenheit. It is a little windy though. |
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Pool Party at Buddy Beer tonight Bring your swimsuit and enjoy the pool party tonight (September 12th) at Buddy Beer, Northern Lamai beach. Music by DJ Vozka and DJ Pope. Enjoy! |
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Web check in with Bangkok Airways You are now able to check in online if you are flying Bangkok-Samui or Samui-Bangkok. You can easily select seats and print out your boarding pass from the internet in advance. Further information is found here |
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Still gray sky and a little rain On September 11, the sky is still mostly gray and there has also been a few lighter showers over the islands today. Maybe this marks the beginning of this year's monsoon season. We hope that all tourists will experience at least some sunshine this week. |
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Gray sky On September 9, the sky is mostly gray over these islands. There is not much wind and the temperature is about 29 degrees Celsius at 1 PM. |
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Koh Samui mayor election On September 14th an election will be held on Koh Samui to designate the new mayor. Khun Varakorn Rattanarak (the former mayor) and his biggest "rival", Khun Ramnet Jaikwang is campaigning at the moment. The infrastructure and environment is two of the main political agendas here on Samui. |
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Still good weather Blue sky, 30 degrees Celsius, a light breeze and only light clouds. That is the weather situation at the moment on the islands, September 1th, 2008, at 4.30 PM. |
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Great weather in late August Sun, sun, sun and really high temperatures (30-35 degrees Celsius at daytime)! That is the weather status last week (end of August) at Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. |
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Bangkok Airways won again! Bangkok Airways won the highly respected Skytrax achievement again. For the category Best Regional Airline in Asia, 2008! Congratulations! Further information is found here |
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Phangan Animal Care destroyed by fire A fire in Phangan Animal Care (PAC) has destroyed most equipment and parts of the building. PAC has helped animals on Koh Phangan since 2001. Please contact them if you would like to donate etc. Further information is found here |
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Rather nice weather, but some winds Today, August 7, the weather is rather good, with a partly cloudy sky and some sun. The temperature is about 31 degrees Celsius or 90 degrees Fahrenheit. It is a little windy periodically. |
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A reminder of the Dog Rescue Center We just want to remind you about the Dog Rescue Center in Chaweng, Koh Samui. The center has helped street dogs and stray cats since 1999. If you love dogs and cats, why not help them with a donation?! Further information is found here |
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Queen Sirikit celebrates her 76th Birthday Her Majesty Queen Regent Sirikit's 76th birthday is celebrated all over Thailand on the 12th of August, 2008. Kohsamui.org and the whole nation wish her a very happy birthday and a long and healthy life! We also wish all mothers a great Mother's Day! |
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Next week might be a little windy Some strong winds are expected to reach Southern Thailand (probably including Samui, Phangan and Tao) on Sunday or Monday (3rd and 4th of August). Please be aware of those, if you are planning to swim, sail, snorkel or dive. |
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Sunshine again Today, the 29th of July, the sun is shining over the islands again after a week of cloudy and rather gray weather. The temperature is about 32 degrees Celsius in the daytime. We advice all swimmers to be a little cautious as there has been some high waves lately in the Gulf of Thailand. |
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Mostly gray skies last week The sunny weather in beginning and the middle of July has been exchanged by more clouds and some rainfalls in the evening. The average temperature has also fallen a few degrees. We hope that all you sun lovers will experience a much more sunny beginning of August. |
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New terminal building on Samui Airport A brand new passenger terminal building was inaugurated on The Samui Airport on July 23, 2008. The new terminal has been opened for one year now, and except for the terminals, you will also find an "upscale" shopping arcade called Samui Park Avenue. |
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Beckham has a new house on Samui David Beckham's villa on Samui is now completed and his neighbor is also well-known for most soccer fans; Sven-Göran Eriksson (former manager for England, Manchester City and present manager for Mexico). Kohsamui.org hope that both David and 'Svennis' will have a very pleasant time while visiting Samui! |
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Some afternoon rain latest week The weather has been rather ok latest week, with a lot of sunshine (but some clouds and haze) and hot temperatures in the daytime. But there has also been some showers in the afternoon. Especially on Saturday, July 19th, when a heavy rainfall occurred in the evening. |
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Child Care Center opened in Chaweng Kate's Kids Club is a recently opened child care center with qualified staff to take care of your children. They are located next to the Chaweng Lake and are open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 AM-7 PM. Telephone: 083 1800115 or: 083 1728901 |
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A lot of sunshine in July 2008 The last week (middle July) has offered almost exclusively sunshine and blue sky over the islands of Samui, Phangan and Tao. The temperatures has also been rather high (30-35 degrees Celsius in daytime). |
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Tesco Lotus opened on Koh Phangan A Tesco Lotus store has opened in Thong Sala, Koh Pha-Ngan. At this super or hypermarket you will find food articles and groceries, but also basic shoes, clothing and electronics etc. |
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'Sor Kor 1' land titles has to be upgraded Holders of land with the title 'Sor Kor Nung' will have to upgrade their land titles before February 2010. This is to prevent land from being sold illegally. Important! This do not affect owners of land with the titles: 'Chanote', 'Nor Sor 3 Gor' or 'Nor Sor 3'. |
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Anantara Resort get high ranking The famous travel web portal Expedia has chosen Anantara Resort to be one of the world's 1% hotels. The ranking is found in their "Insiders' Select" for 2008. You can book a room in Anantara here |
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Any bloggers out there? If you find Kohsamui.org informative and you like our page, why not mention us on your blog? We will (of course) mention your blog as well. Just send us your blog URL (the blog can be in any language), and we will add your blog on the link page. |
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A low Baht makes Thailand cheaper The currently low Thai currency (June 2008), makes Thailand very affordable for most tourists at the moment. This fact (together with the low season) is a good reason to visit Koh Samui, Koh Tao and Koh Phangan now. |
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World champion moves back to England Light heavyweight Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) world champion, Alex Dally has decided to move back from Samui to England with his family. But he is planning to return to the island later on. Kohsamui.org wishes him and his family the best of luck in England! |
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MBK to invest one billion on Samui The MBK group is planning to invest one billion baht (!) on a new villa resort on Koh Samui. It will be built on a land piece measuring 150 rai. The hotel is still in the designing stage though. Source: The Nation |
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Still a real estate boom on the islands The real estate market is hot again on Koh Samui and on Koh Phangan. The demand for buying private condominiums (which legally can be owned by foreigners) is also rather high today. |
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Undergoing a total makeover We are totally renovating Kohsamui.org with fresh content, a more up to date design, new logo, photos, media and maps. In the end of 2008 (December) the makeover will be completed and we are positive that the website is gonna be much more user friendly for you as a visitor. |
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Bangkok Airways Open 2008 This golf tournament - Bangkok Airways Open, is held on June 5-8 on Santiburi Golf & Country Club on the Northern part of the island. Many of Asians top golfers will participate so if golf is 'your thing', make sure to not miss it. |
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Full Moon Party - Now on Samui The Buddy Group (Buddy Beer etc) on Samui do now hold Full Moon Parties on Lamai Beach. Obviously it is not the size of the original one on Koh Phangan, but a great alternative for people that choose to stay on Samui. |
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Thongchai Jaidee enjoys Samui According to Bangkok Post, the Thai golf pro; Thongchai Jaidee likes to recharge his batteries on the Samui beaches between the tournaments. Source: Bangkok Post |
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Toga Café Toga has the best wraps, smoothies and coffee that we have tried on the island. If you are in Lamai or nearby, why not give it a try?! Toga Café is located opposite IT Complex, North Lamai. |
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Samui Regatta - 1-7 June, 2008 The 7h Regatta will be held around Samui in the first week of June. The Centara Grand Beach Resort is a good location for the spectator, where you can enjoy a dinner or a tropical drink in the outside bar. |
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Ice bar opened in Chaweng The world's first tropical Ice Bar is now opened on the island of Samui. Enjoy a drink in a minus 7 degree environment! Located in Chaweng, close to the lake. Further info is found here |
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Greenhouse Garden Bar A newly opened leafy bar in Lamai focused on classical movies and TV concerts with artist such as Elvis, The Bee Gees, Tina Turner, Elton John, Tom Jones etc. Found close to Lamai Temple on the Samui Ring Road. Also a BBQ every month. |
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Subway on Koh Samui The American fast food chain Subway is now offering their submarine sandwiches and salads in Chaweng. The Subway restaurant is found at Beach Road, in the center of Chaweng, opposite McDonald's. |
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Thai Airways is now flying to Samui Thai Airways has now a limited number of daily flights to the Samui Airport, from the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. Further info is found here |
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Suk San Wan Songkran! Kohsamui.org wish you a Very Happy Songkran! Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is celebrated all over the country. If you are out in the traffic, please drive safely. |
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