A Sad Day for Rawai Beach

Heavy rain and strong wind at around noon today were probably the last factor to bring down one of the old pine trees that line Rawai's beach front, and are a symbol of Rawai Beach to both locals and tourists alike. To see more photos visit Rawai's blog.

Rain causes chaos in Phuket

 24 hours of heavy rain caused flooding in various parts of Phuket, delayed flights and caused one death from electrocution. See story on Phuketwan.

Traffic came to a standstill, some roads were temporarily closed until the water subsided, thanks to help clearing blocked drains by the police and local council.

 In Kathu a landslide caused a house to slip down a hillside, over a small retaining wall and onto a laundry below see photo at Phuket Gazette.

Rawai's Weather July 2011

Live from the middle of the sea!

Daily Weather Photos from Rawai Beach, Phuket.

Click on a photo to see larger image and slideshow!

Sadly I decided to start this blog a little late and missed the beginning of the rainy season. 

It hasn't been much like a rainy season at all as you will see from the images below!

25th July 2011

25th July 2011

22nd July 2011

Six Senses Regatta passing Bon Island on the first day with any reasonable wind.