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Golden Buddha Beach Resort

Golden Buddha Beach Resort is one of Asia's finest eco-resorts. Situated on the west coast of Koh Phra Thong the resort enjoys more than 10km of exclusive Andaman beachfront and its own private, sheltered bay.

au suthep at koh surin near the similan islands and richelieu rock

The residences at Golden Buddha are special. These spacious private homes benefit from large individual plots with extensive gardens. Each one is uniquely designed and crafted from the finest natural materials.

surin national marine park headquarters at koh surin in the andaman sea

Sumptious meals are served at the Golden Buddha clubhouse. These are freshly prepared with local ingredients (much of the produce comes from the island itself). Also, their skilled chef creates home-baked bread and home made muesli. Topped off with stunning views of the Andaman Sea there is no better place to eat.

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Dive Trips

Blue Guru dive centre runs a number of dive trips for certified divers. Their experienced PADI Instructors can show you the best of Koh Phra Thong diving. Also they arrange day/multi-day diving trips to the Surin Islands and the world class Richelieu Rock.

beautiful soft corals

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Richelieu Rock

richelieu rock in the andaman sea near koh surin and koh similan is thailands top dive location

Richelieu's structure and isolation make it a magnet for a multitude of marine life. It is a lone outpost in this part of the Andaman Sea, displacing tidal currents, causing upwellings of plankton and attracting life from many miles around.

magnificent whale shark regularly observed at Thailands richelieu rock

A definitive favourite are the whale sharks that regularly visit Richelieu Rock throughout the year and ideal spot for the internationally recognised Whale Shark Project for which Blue Guru dive centre is an official operator.

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Climate in Tropical Thailand

Thailand enjoys a tropical climate. It is typically high in both temperature and humidity with yearly mosoons. Awareness of Thailand's seasonal weather patterns is essential for the traveller so as to make for a comfortable and enjoyable trip.

In a typical year the monsoon rains peter out in October and the high season for tourism begins. November till April sees the most accomodating weather for guests to Thailand. During these months the humidity has been cleared from the preceding monsoon. There is now low rainfall, sunny skies and the temperature flirts with 30°C.

During April and May the heat intensifies and the humidity rises. April and May are particularly warm with average daytime temperatures breaching 35°C. Clear skies are still common, but as the weeks pass the clouds start to bubble up during the late morning and afternoon rain becomes more frequent. These showers eliminate the humidity and break up the clouds leading to stunning sunsets.

June to September sees the full onset of the monsoon. Often the mornings begin clear and sunny. However, even before the heat has chance to build up, dark clouds are rolling in accompanied with strong gusts of wind. Wild, exciting storms are commonplace with heavy precipitation. Whereas this weather is not good for tourism, the locals seem indifferent, enjoying the cool respite before the cycle starts over.

 

Marine Habitats

house in baan lions on koh phra thong

This tropical Thai island is fortunate to benefit from diverse & healthy marine habitats. In Golden Buddha Bay there are coral reefs. In Koh Ra Channel there are expanses of seagrass and some of the densest mangrove forest in the country.

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Holistic Holidays

yoga at golden buddha beach resort in thailand

Yoga and spa packages are available in the privacy of your own house at Golden Buddha Beach Resort. With a long history of hosting yoga retreats, guests can be assured a revitalising vacation amongst spectacular natural beauty.

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Khuraburi and Phang Nga province -- same, same but different

Although the seasonal gyrations remain roughly the same across the entire nation, there are of course regional differences based upon location within the country and local geography.

Chiang Mai in the north is cooler than Hat Yai in the south. The winds coming off the sea in Phuket are stronger than the broken down gusts that occur in big city Bangkok.

Phang Nga and Khuraburi are also subject to distinctive annual weather patterns. Typically, Khuraburi follows the seasonal climatic archetypes more rigidly than other areas in Thailand. In other words the high season benefits from reliably cloudless skies and the monsoon brings the highest rainfall in the country.

This is excellent news for tourism in this area. The summer rains enrich the soil, bringing lush green landscapes. Then, as Autumn approaches the rains drop off completely, the sun comes out and stays out.

Weather on Koh Phra Thong

The weather on Koh Phra Thong dutifully follows that on the mainland. The only real difference is at the fringes of the season and during low season. During this time the deep showers are more localised and it is quite possible for Koh Phra Thong to be saved the torrential rain hitting the mainland.

Thankfully, during high season visitors to Koh Phra Thong can rest assured that their holiday will be dominated by glorious sunshine, clear air and calm seas.

 

 

 


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