Which Thai beach in August?
May 3, 2014 | 2:44 am
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Which Thai beach in August?
If I was to take the family to Thailand in the summer, which beach/island would be recommended to avoid the worst of the rain?
Looking at the stats, Hua Hin seems like the best bet, but the 3hr drive from Bangkok doesn't really appeal with the kids.
(I'm still unable to forget a trip to Penang* one September where it rained pretty much non-stop for the duration of our stay....)
Thanks in advance.
* yes, I know that's Malaysia, not Thailand...
Looking at the stats, Hua Hin seems like the best bet, but the 3hr drive from Bangkok doesn't really appeal with the kids.
(I'm still unable to forget a trip to Penang* one September where it rained pretty much non-stop for the duration of our stay....)
Thanks in advance.
* yes, I know that's Malaysia, not Thailand...
May 3, 2014 | 7:24 pm
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If I was to take the family to Thailand in the summer, which beach/island would be recommended to avoid the worst of the rain?
Looking at the stats, Hua Hin seems like the best bet, but the 3hr drive from Bangkok doesn't really appeal with the kids.
(I'm still unable to forget a trip to Penang* one September where it rained pretty much non-stop for the duration of our stay....)
Thanks in advance.
* yes, I know that's Malaysia, not Thailand...
Looking at the stats, Hua Hin seems like the best bet, but the 3hr drive from Bangkok doesn't really appeal with the kids.
(I'm still unable to forget a trip to Penang* one September where it rained pretty much non-stop for the duration of our stay....)
Thanks in advance.
* yes, I know that's Malaysia, not Thailand...
OK to answer your question finally...I would avoid the Andaman Coast, as the weather will be better in the Gulf of Thailand. I would probably head towards Koh Samui with a family in tow.