What You Need To Know Makha Bucha Day is a Buddhist celebration that falls on the full moon of the third lunar month. Makha Bucha commemorates and pays respect to Lord Buddha and his teachings. The festival takes place in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), Sri Lanka, India (Bengal), Nepal, and Bangladesh. Makha Bucha day…
This year Visakha Bucha Day is on the 22nd of May. This is a holiday. This day is the most important Buddhist holiday and is celebrated by Buddhists all over the world. Visakha Bucha is also publicly recognized as a national holiday in countries with a large number of Buddhist inhabitants. Monday is a National…
The throwing of water, well the mass water fights, have become a huge part of the celebration over the past 2 decades everywhere in Thailand, so don’t be surprised if you get splashed with icy cold water, well when we say splashed, we mean drenched in water, shot at you from every angle form a…
The Phuket Weather in October means change as the southwest monsoon winds and rain die down. October is not as some think the wettest month, that is left to September. The weather forecast is constant and the average temperature improving. Winds begin to transition to the northeast and generally, the weather forecast over the region…
Nearly the weekend read on for the Friday weather in Phuket is here. Taken from our recent locations we look forward to another weekend on Phuket Island with no rain and light winds. The anticipated temperature range is from a minimum temperature overnight of 24-27 °C on the lower end to a maximum temperature of 28-32…
Thursday weather in Phuket with overcast skies, and a light breeze and the temperature is set to hit 30 °C mid-day so it is a lot warmer. The Phuket weather forecast tells us today it will be hotter humidity in the high 70% so enjoy the day. Lots happening around the Island and plenty of…
Here we go our five-day forecast mid-week weather in Phuket is showing us more hazy days air quality remains Moderate and Yellow registering 74 at 10 PM local time Wednesday evening. Wednesday was a better day with sunny periods and clearer skies, a few scattered showers and the heat is back at a high of…
The Wednesday forecast for Phuket is and our weather station is working full-time to bring you up-to-date daily weather reports. Today it tells us the wind has dropped off to around 4 knots with light scattered rain or possible showers still around. Today’s weather report will be updated later today and we look forward to…
Serious gusting winds in our Phuket Island Weather Tuesday report on September 12th and it is a wet and slippery morning. Isolated heavy to very heavy rains in Phuket. Minimum temperature 23-25 °C. Maximum temperature 27-31 °C. We find ourselves with a Westerly wind this morning at 10 to 13 knots in sailing language, a…
A very wet start to the week so let’s take a look at the Phuket Weather the week ahead. The Phuket Weather Forecast through to Thursday is looking variable the southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand will potentially strengthen as we move through Tuesday and into Wednesday. Below…
Monday weather in Phuket scattered clouds blue skies and no rain today to start our week off, the Minimum temperature is 24-26 °C. Maximum temperature should be 29-32 °C, light winds from the South greet our Monday morning. At recent locations, we have recorded local temperatures of 26 °C and 27 °C. It looks like…
The weekend weather for Phuket outlook is here and it is time to crack open the coconuts for a while but you will need an umbrella Saturday evening. Sunshine early Saturday morning set the scene for the weekend, but sorry it looks like this all changes in the evening as rain and showers return says…
The Phuket weather forecast 30 days forward is our look forward at the historic weather data and into August we can see the humidity rising which is normal for this time of the year as we move into changing wind directions and no doubt tropical rain storms develop. In saying that the month of August…
There is no need to search everywhere. What you need is here and on the Phuket Weather Forecast Page. The Phuket Radar is live. We are updating the data and forecasts every few minutes throughout the day. Below you will find the live radar and the wind direction and strength chart, which is also live….
Located on the west coast of Phuket, Kamala Beach offers visitors some respite from the hustle and bustle of some of the other beach resorts on the Island while still being close to shops, restaurants, and other amenities. Much like any other beach on the island, there is plenty to do and see. Kamala Beach…
So, you want to know how does a weather radar work? In this blog post, we’re going to take you through just that! A weather radar is a device that takes data from the atmosphere and displays it in an image. Meteorologists often use these images to predict future events, such as storms or tornadoes….
Let me share a small secret about Phuket Weather August and September. If you ever wondered about the Phuket Weather in August, we have the latest information. If you are planning to visit for sure, there is an extra warm welcome waiting for you, but what about the Phuket Weather in August? Average Weather Conditions…
Phuket in November What to expect – Hello Phuket and get ready! November marks the beginning of the high season. The weather echoes that sentiment and the skies begin to clear to allow for that paradise sun to stay. Phuket in November is considered the official start of the high season, but rainfall can still…
One of the magnificent things about Phuket in September is the weather. Phuket weather in September helps set Phuket, and also Thailand, apart from much of the world. Its tropical climate is often a haven for outdoor activities and it is what makes Phuket such a unique and marvellous destination in Thailand for tourists from…
Phuket is the ideal holiday destination and the August weather in Phuket with something to offer everyone. From die-hard, action sports fans, to nature lovers, to a family with young children. Or those just wanting complete rest and recuperation on a paradise island. Phuket enjoys a tropical climate and is warm all year round. Where…
September in Phuket is typically the wettest month of the year. Named the ‘green season by the locals, this is the time of the year when the South-West monsoon brings the rains and a fair amount of wind too. The locals love the rainy season as it is the time when the vivid greens of…
Here we go, the Phuket weather in July 2023 after a full-on high season let’s see what we can look forward to in July. The great news is that the Weather in July hasn’t changed. You can also look ahead to August for an update. Thailand has a tropical monsoonal climate and is generally warm…
Loy Krathong in Phuket was celebrated at Saphan Hin in Phuket Town and played host to swarms of island residents and top-ranking officials wanting to take part in what is known as the Festival of Light celebrations last night. Students from Phuket City Municipality, dressed to the nines in traditional Thai garb, paraded to Saphan…
This week Phuket Island Radio presents a Special Edition SoundTraxx programme Taking us away from 8 pm on Sunday the playlist looks like this, A View To A Kill/Iain Mackenzie/Blow Your Horn Chamonix Chalet (French Session Mix)/Jazzy James Jr./Jazz Lounge bar, Volume 3 Lovedrive/Groove LTD/First Class Got A Lot Of Livin To Do/Herb Alpert/Come Fly…
A Chinese man who donated 34 million baht to a Phuket temple in July has been arrested along with two other Chinese nationals for their roles in a pyramid scheme that reportedly duped people out of a total of 9 billion baht in China and Malaysia. In making the arrests, police seized cash and assets…
Monday Night Retro in Phuket and Andy Henly hosts The Retro Radio Show on 91.5 & 102.5FM from 8PM Programme 51 has another stellar line of hits and some one hit wonders. Monday Night Retro Radio Show lineup. Kicking off Hour One The Four Tops, Loco in Acapulco, The Colour Field, Thinking of You and…
The Phuket weather in June should see the sweltering heat from April and May give way to more clement weather. What to expect during June in Phuket How hot is it in June? During June expect the temperature to average 28 °C on most days with daily highs around 32°C throughout the month and exceeding…
In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, language models have witnessed a remarkable journey. From their humble beginnings to the cutting-edge advancements of today, these models have revolutionized the way we interact with technology. One such breakthrough in the realm of conversational AI is the advent of GPT-4, a monumental leap forward in the capabilities…
This Saturday at 9:30 AM we find out why the 7,000 languages spoken on the planet today are at risk of being lost completely if they are not used. We speak to Ed Abraham from Dragonfly Science and find out how a homegrown technology that is used to count indigenous birds, is now being used…
An Introduction to OpenAI’s Conversational AI Model Imagine being able to have a conversation with a virtual AI assistant that can understand and respond to your questions, just like a human. That’s exactly what Chat GPT does! Developed by OpenAI, ChatGPT is a cutting-edge conversational AI model that’s changing the way we interact with technology….
Like April, the Phuket Weather in May is a pretty hot month. Towards the middle of the month, the heat begins to taper as rainfall gradually increases. We have updated this post to ensure details are correct. With the issues over the last two years we see tourists returning during our summer months. More information…
What is Dance Music, also known as Electronic Dance Music (EDM). A great question to get us started. It is a genre of electronic music that emerged in the early 1980s. The creation and development of EDM was influenced by various genres including disco, synthpop and most notably house music. It’s usually characterized by strong…
It is the last show as Digital Planet says goodbye and we say thank you to the BBC and we now have a slot to fill from next week. This program is available NOW On Demand on the Digital Planet Page and is available now until Wednesday the 5th of April. It will also be broadcast on…