Ko Samet: The best secluded beaches,Thailand

Warning "Tropical storm Haitang"

2011-09-26T07:57:00.000-07:00

Warning "Tropical storm Haitang"
No. 2 Time Issued : September 26, 2011
        AT 15.00 LST today, tropical storm “Haitang” over the middle of South China Sea was centered about 310 kilometers east of Da-nang, Vietnam or latitude 16.6 degree North, longitude 110.5 degree East with sustained wind about 65 km/hr. It is expected to make landfall over Da-nang, Vietnam tonight and is heading to neighboring Laos and northeastern Thailand respectively. Torrential rain is likely much of the lower portion of northeast, the east and the southwest-coast of Thailand. People along foothills, near waterways and in lowland are warned of flash flood. Disaster areas are listed below:
       26 September: Mukdahan, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Ubon Ratchathani, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Ranong, Phang-nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun.
       27-29 September: Nakhon Phanom, Khon Kaen, Chaiyaphum, Kalasin, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, Surin, Si Sa Ket, Ubon Ratchathani, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Ranong, Phang-nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun.
       The wind-waves in the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf are expected 2-3 meters high. All ships should proceed with caution and small boats keep ashore during 26-29 September.

Bangkok to Koh Samet

2011-09-19T07:23:00.000-07:00

Bangkok to Koh Samet
From "Ekamai" Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal

Ekamai - Ban Phe: Air-conditioning Bus, every 1 hour between 0500 and 2030 for the 2 1/2-hour journey.
Ekamai - Nuan Thip ferry Pier [Direct to Pier]:Troway Express Bus :Out 07.00 and 09.00 In 13.30, 14.30 and 15.30

Thailand, Flood

2011-09-19T06:14:00.000-07:00

Flood death toll confirmed at 112

Published: 19/09/2011 at 04:32 PM
Online news: Local News

The death toll from widespread flooding throughout the country has risen to 112 with two people still missing, Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department deputy director-general Prateep Kiratilekha said on Monday.

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra visits the flood-affected people on Sept 18, 2011. (Photo by Apichit Jinakul)

Twenty-six provinces - Sukhothai, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Ayutthaya, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Ubon Ratchathani, Yasothorn, Loei, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Si Sa Ket, Chachoengsao, Nakhon Nayok, Tak, Sa Kaew and Prachin Buri - are still hit by floods, affecting 1.5 million people in 7,688 villages of 171 districts.

Mr Prateep said special attention is now on water levels in low-lying areas in various river basins in Chum Saeng district of Nakhon Sawan; Kabin Buri district of Prachin Buri; Phimai district of Nakhon Ratchasima; Muang district of Ubon Ratchathani; Satuk and Krasang districts of Buri Ram; Suwannaphum district of Roi-et; Maha Chanachai district of Yasothon; Ban Muang district of Sakon Nakhon; Muang district of Uthai Thani; Bang Pla Ma district of Suphan Buri; and Nakhon Chai Si district of Nakhon Pathom.

In the Chao Phraya river basin, water is running past Nakhon Sawan at the rate of 3,935 cubic metres per second and the Chao Phraya Dam at 3,706 cubic metres per second, overflowing low-lying areas of eight provinces - Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Suphan Buri, Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, and Nonthaburi.

Households which were flooded for more than seven days would each receive a 5,000 baht relief payment from the government, a message posted on Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's Facebook page confirmed on this morning.

"These flood relief measures have already been set and approved.

"Each household affected by flooding will receive a payment of 5,000 baht in compensation and the government started this on Sept 18," Ms Yingluck's message said.

Provincial governors had been instructed to urgently inspect flood-affected fields so farmers would receive prompt assistance.

Pheu Thai MP Ong-at Wachiraphong, on Sept 19, 2011, wants the government to use more powerboats to increase the river flow rate. (Photo by Sunthorn Pongpao)

The Public Health, Social Development and Human Security, and Interior ministries were closely overseeing the people’s well-being in flood-hit areas, the message said.

Meranwhile, an Ayutthaya MP wants the power of navy and army river boat engines to be harnessed to help push floodwaters out to sea after an experiment in the Noi river found boat motors can be used to increase the river flow rate.

Ong-at Wachiraphong (Pheu Thai) said a recent test in the Noi river, a subsidiaryof the Chao Phraya, found its flow rate increased by 20 per cent, or 57 cubic metres a second, with the help of boat engines.

The propellors of eight powerboats anchored by ropes to bridge posts had helped repel and push out the water in a one-day test, he said. However, each boat incurred a fuel cost of 1,000 baht an hour running its engine.

"It's a good result," Mr Ong-at said. "We need to push water out into the sea [the Gulf of Thailand] as fast as possible while the tide is still not high."

A massive amount of run-off from the North is flowing downstream along the Chao Phraya river to Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, Bangkok and the Gulf.

Current Weather, Rayong (Ko Samet)

2011-09-14T06:57:00.001-07:00

Current Weather Samet Rayong

Eastern

Sakaeo

Chonburi

Rayong (Ko Samet)

Prachinburi

Trad

Chantaburi

Chacheongsao

Nakhon Nayok

Pattaya

Warning "Ko samet.....now"

2011-09-11T01:07:00.000-07:00

Warning
"heavy rain and strong wind-wave"
No. 15 Time Issued : August 30, 2011
        The moderate monsoon trough remains across the lower North, the Central and the Northeast of Thailand. The active southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, southern Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand. Abundant rain and isolated heavy falls are likely over the country. People in the risky areas along foothills and near waterways are warned of flash flood. These areas include Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lampang, Phrae, Nan, Sukhothai, Loei, Udonthani and Nong Khai.
       The strong wind-wave in the Andaman Sea is likely 2-3 meters high. All ships should proceed with caution and small boats keep ashore during this period.

The advisory is in effect for Thailand from 30 August 2011
Issued at 5.30 a.m.Weather Forecast Bureau, Meteorological Department Ministry of Information and Communication Technology

Ko samet, not now!

2011-09-11T01:03:00.000-07:00

Warning
"Heavy to Very Heavy Rain over Thailand"
No. 11 Time Issued : September 11, 2011
        During 11-12 September, the intense monsoon trough lies across the Central, the East and the lower Northeast of Thailand. The strong southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea, southern Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand. Torrential rain and isolated heavy to very heavy falls are likely much of the country, especially in provinces of Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phetchabun, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, Surin, Si Saket, Roi Et, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Ubon Ratchathani, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Ranong, Phang-nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang and Satun. People in risky areas along foothills and waterways are warned of possible flash flood. People in lowlands and riversides in the Central and the East are warned of overflow.
       The strong wind-wave in the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand is likely 2-3 meters high. All ships should proceed with caution and small boats keep ashore during 1-2 days.
       The advisory is in effect for Thailand from 11 September 2011
       Issued at 5.30 a.m.
       Weather Forecast Bureau, Meteorological Department
       Ministry of Information and Communication Technology

Hat Sai Kaew, Ko Samet

2011-05-17T07:17:00.000-07:00

Hat Sai Kaew, Ko Samet (Diamond Beach, 700 meters long) is the most popular beach in Ko Samet. Hat Sai Kaew has almost snow-white sand with invitingly green-blue water. There are water activities available: windsurfing, jet skiing and snorkeling.

Hat Sai Kaew is the best destination if you like to have more people and activities around you. There are a number of cozy restaurants, beach bars and high class accommodation along Hat Sai Kaew.
You Should Know: Hat or Had (Beach, English)..Ko Samet (Samet Island, English)
Ko or Koh ( Island, English)
Ao (Bay, English)