HIgh Season in Thailand

There are a number of names for it:

-         dry season

-         hot season

-         North East monsoons

-         peak season

-         high season.

Whatever we call it, it is certainly our Favourite Season. This is the time of year, generally from early November to late April, when the rain falls less, the sun shines more, the winds change direction from SW to NE (allowing us to cruise the west coast of Phuket), and the tourists arrive (meaning that it will cost more to rent a motorcycle or book a hotel room).

So now here we are with CanKata, on the west coast of Phuket, in our favourite bay of Nai Yang, enjoying fabulous restaurants, clean waters, friendly locals, pristine beaches, and amazing sunsets. In Nai Yang, there is also a market three times a week, a couple of pharmacies “just in case”, a post office, a mini hospital and shops galore. As you may recall, our condo is also here at the Dewa Resort (off limits to us in the peak season while it is in the rental pool). We brought our bicycles with us, and enjoy the lazy, tree-shaded lanes that take us into the back country.

We have some plans to sail a little further north this High Season … nearly to Burma. Before that, we will enjoy a ten-day visit from our niece Shaylynn and her husband Louis. It promises to be a good season. Oh what a life.



CanKata in Nai Yang Bay.



We have a safe place to store our bikes.

This is Mo from one of our favourite restaurants "Octopus".

Street dogs are quiet during the day,
but we hear them partying in the night.

We sometimes stop at this spot in the park for fruit shakes.

The locals love to picnic in Nai Yang park.

Bicycling through the park is cool and safe.

There are some pretty cottages for rent in the area.

The airport hospital.

The airport post office.

Saturday market. Also on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Flowers for sale.

Checking for money ... but we don't need much.

Lots of veggies and meat available.

Then home to rest.
Or maybe party with Bach & Byte.