prolonged Heavy rain southern Thailand has caused flooding on Koh Phangan and Koh Samui. Both islands are now together with 14 other districts in Surat Thani disaster area been declared.

 Even if the storm has subsided at the moment, rain is still reported for the coming days.

Before that, there had been far too little rain on both Koh Phangan and Koh Samui and there was already a serious water shortage on Samui in particular ... This problem should be solved for the time being 😆 

The effects of the monsoon on Koh Phangan include power outages (caused by broken power cables or broken power poles) and partially flooded roads. The rain also flushes a lot of sand and mud on the streets Scooter ride more dangerous than usual.

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The road between Baan Tai and Thong Nai Pan has meanwhile been completely blocked by slipped boulders and four broken electricity pylons. This damage has now been repaired. The weather also offers advantages: For example, you no longer need a boat for wakeboarding ...

Koh Samui got it harder for that, especially Chaweng and Lamai are still flooded. Even on the mainland, the situation in many southern provinces is serious and already 14 people have been killed by floods or weather related accidents.

Access to Koh Phangan restricted

At times, the state railway had to suspend the operation of individual routes in southern Thailand due to flooding. Also the Ferry service to and from Koh Phangan was partially restricted both on the route to the mainland as well as to Samui.

Weather forecast for the Full Moon Party

According to the forecast, less rain is expected for a few days, but storm and monsoon rains are reported again next week. Thus, it is quite possible that the Full Moon Party on 14. December will be wet. At least you plan at least one more day for the Getting to Koh Phangan if you want to be part of the party on the island.

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