Guest Steve1903 Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Guys, I was planning to come over there in November but well...you know what its like, just cant wait that long. I know August and September would be rather wetter but what does that mean in reality? How many days of rain should I expect and how long does it rain for. Would the weather really spoil a holiday at that time, would I get much beach time in? etc etc. Any thoughts appreciated. Quote
Guest Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Try the following: lp My first visit was back end of a November & the weather was literally perfect -warm, dry, sunny & not too hot. Quote
mahjongguy Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 The rain peaks in September. There may be 2 or 3 days where it rains all day. And plenty of days where it's cloudy all day with one or two periods of rain. But there are some very nice days mixed in. You'll do better if you go to the beach at noon rather than 3pm. If you are here for 5 days you may or may not be lucky. If you are here for two or three weeks then you'll be fine. Like with all things in Thailand, just go with the flow. Enjoy the sun and enjoy the rain. Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 Try the following:lp Where on earth did the Lonely Planet editors get the idea that Songkran falls between November and February!!! Quote
Guest Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 Where on earth did the Lonely Planet editors get the idea that Songkran falls between November and February!!! What do you expect from the BBC? Accurate facts? Quote
Guest lvdkeyes Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 What do you expect from the BBC? Accurate facts? Is Lonely Planet a BBC affiliate? Quote
Guest Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 Is Lonely Planet a BBC affiliate? The BBC purchased a 75% share in 1997. A very inappropriate use of taxpayers money IMHO. I hope they do not spoil Lonely Planet. Quote
Guest topjohn5 Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 The BBC purchased a 75% share in 1997. A very inappropriate use of taxpayers money IMHO. I hope they do not spoil Lonely Planet. Ummmmmmm, don't you think that any "spoiling" would be well completed after 12 years, lol..... Quote
fedssocr Posted July 25, 2009 Posted July 25, 2009 My first visit to Thailand a few years ago was in September for 3 weeks. I honestly don't remember too much rain other than a couple of evening thunderstorms while I was in BKK. But it probably depends on where you are visiting as well. I know some parts of the country have had really bad floods in September and October the last couple of years. I wouldn't expect there to necessarily be a lot of days that are a total washout. But you may encounter late day showers now and then just like other tropical places. I spent four years in Florida for my university studies. Summertime would bring about an hour's worth of thunderstorms in the late afternoon or early evening. Then the sun would come back out and make it even more humid. But my Thailand experience is certainly much more limited than that of others here. There are plenty of indoor activities to keep you occupied if it rains. Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted July 25, 2009 Posted July 25, 2009 don't you think that any "spoiling" would be well completed after 12 years The BBC purchase of Lonely Planet was actually in October 2007 - not 1997. But they're obviously quick on the 'spoiling' uptake. Their weather site has suffered from this for years. Most days over the last couple of months, their Bangkok page has shown a thunderstorm icon with a "Heavy rainstorm" description (their icon for showers and sunshine is totally different). Zero mention of the many rainless days or the bright sunshine we have enjoyed in much of that time - this morning is just glorious. No wonder some tourists are put off travelling here at this time of year. Mind you, my faith in the BBC's weather forecasting has never been the same since the day I was stuck in my Taipei hotel room in the middle of a fierce typhoon. The BBC's forecast for that day? Bright sunshine! Quote
KhorTose Posted July 25, 2009 Posted July 25, 2009 Darn, I am surprised. Many Americans I know watch BBC news as it is far better then the network news we see in America. I have never checked out their weather, but I have long appreciated their outstanding analysis of world events. I also do read the NY Times, but now I am curious what you Brits read or listen to if it is not the BBC? Quote
Gaybutton Posted July 25, 2009 Posted July 25, 2009 I know some parts of the country have had really bad floods in September and October the last couple of years. Of course predicting what the weather will be is next to impossible. You just never know. I've seen some of the most torrential rains in the middle of the dry season and droughts during the rainy season. You have to be prepared for anything. The good news is that even when we do get torrential rains, they usually last less than an hour. An hour after the rains stops you wouldn't even know it had rained at all, except in areas that get more extreme flooding. Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted July 25, 2009 Posted July 25, 2009 I am curious what you Brits read or listen to if it is not the BBC? It may surprise you that I read the on-line New York Times! I do check the BBC website for updated news and sport - definitely NOT weather! But I watch CNN as often as I watch BBC World. Yes, the BBC's news analysis may be more objective, but I find its presentation can often be somewhat dull. Quote
Guest Posted July 25, 2009 Posted July 25, 2009 Apologies for getting that 10 years out. Even the BBC could only slightly muck up Lonely Planet in 2 years. Unfortunately as a result of out "TV tax", the BBC has a dominant position with national radio news channels, so it's rather difficult to find good alternatives for that. There are alternatives for TV news -ITV, Channel 4 & Sky. Quote
Guest HeyGay Posted July 25, 2009 Posted July 25, 2009 My experience over the years, is that August, September, October gets very wet in the afternoon, October can be flooded streets, but come the 15th November till about beginning of March, it is the best weather in the world, after March its starts to get very Hot with April, May the hottest. Dont forget the best looking boys bringing new friends, come back from their rice harvest around end of january, leaving a few nice guys for the High Christmas and New Year Season. Around the year in the low season, can be best for the local Gay residents, because they have all the best Boys and the town to themselves, even though this year if you know where you go, its been much better in Bangkok, and I'm not talking about the obvious bars, all have been affected and many do not have the standard of boy as they did before. Many guys have had to rely on the chat web sites to meet customers. gayromeo, gaydar,gay.postjung, ratefun.net and similar meeting sites. Quote
