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What are the best aspects of the rainy season in Thailand and how do different regions fare during this time?
ThailandRainy SeasonWeatherChiang MaiBangkokPhotographyExpat LifestyleAir QualityTravel TipsVisa and Immigration
Sep 1, 2022
4 years ago
Garrett ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERRainy season is in full swing, personally one of my favorite times of the year in Thailand.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The rainy season in Thailand is a favored time for many, appreciated for its cooling effect and improved air quality. Comments highlight the beauty of the season, particularly in regions like Chiang Mai, contrasting it with the challenges faced in Bangkok due to higher humidity and pollution. The weather dynamics are discussed, including variations across Thailand, with personal anecdotes about cycling in Doi Suthep and the cooler temperatures in October. There are also exchanges about photography, especially regarding capturing the rain, and discussions on different lifestyles between the cities.
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Golam *********
Processing charge koto & add pathan
John ********
Hope you don’t mind I did a tighter crop,just to see that downpour a little better
Garrett ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *******
Lol noice too. I'm always a bit hesitant to crop not sure why.John ********
@Garrett **********
croppings just a tool for you to use ,no fear plenty on megapixels leftReply to
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Mitchell *******
I can't get with the rain. I try to avoid it at all costs. 😅. All day rain depresses me, especially when I have to be out in it.
That said, that is a VERY COOL PIC!!
That said, that is a VERY COOL PIC!!
Garrett ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Mitchell ******
Thats the great thing about southeast Asia and really anyplace close to the equator, rain rarely lasts all day. Normally it will rain 5-10 minutes at a time 2-3 times a day during rainy season.Reply to
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Michael ********
HDR ?
Jo **********
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@Jo *********
high defenition resolition commonly known as HDR I knew Garrett would know that termJohn ********
@Michael *******
lol,that’s not what HDR stands for , it stands for High Dynamic Range, it’s when you merge multiple images at different exposures together to form one image,,,
If your camera has “ bracketing ‘ it does everything for you ,,
I recommend “DIgital Photography Review “ as a forum where you can learn everything about your camera…
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John ********
@Michael *******
looks like Cambodia , I’m leaving for a month tomorrow morning to Thailand,Cambodia👍👍I was just correcting the HDR meaning ,that’s all
Jo **********
@Michael *******
oh ok new to me I learned something thank youReply to
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Garrett ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Mic****
Nope, edited it though in snapseed. added a good amount of contrast and pushed the shadows down. I can send you the original if you want to see it.Michael ********
@Garrett **********
will look at snapseed yes get the contrast be cool see originalStuart *********
@Michael *******
Snapseed is brilliant. Drives me nuts when people post an image on FB or elsewhere where it would have taken less than a minute to tweak it so the horizon is straight or the colours aren’t skewed or the like. While you’re at it check out Touch ReTouch. Instantly remove unwanted objects from a pic.Michael ********
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Otto *********
Nice cloud picture.
Garrett ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Otto ********
Thanks 🙂Reply to
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John **********
Today, Thursday, a little overcast, heat is down, just another day in paradise here in CM 😊
Garrett ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
Yeah, just rained a bit on the way to lunch. I love it though, so much cooler than yesterday haha. 36c isn't fun.John **********
@Garrett **********
Yesterday was freaking toasty :-)Reply to
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Miguel *************
Hi Garrett. In your opinion, what is the best part of Thailand to be in in October? Thanks.
Garrett ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Miguel ************
Hey Miguel, October is a good time to be here, weathers a bit cooler but not quite as cold as winter. Where in Thailand really depends on what you want though. City? Party? Beaches? Mountains? Authentic stuff? Girls?Miguel *************
@Garrett **********
I’m in Thailand now, but coming back after a new visa in October. I know what to expect of different cities in terms of lifestyle, I meant what part of the country suffers less from monsoon season in October. Sorry, I wasn’t clear.Reply to
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John ********
Love rainy season
Garrett ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *******
SameeeeReply to
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John ********
Love the downpour , I think a tighter crop will even make this better than it already is….
Garrett ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *******
Yeah, I could try it. I just really wanted the cloud layer at the top of the picture in the image though, think the contrast adds some power to it.Reply to
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David **********
We agree! Love Chiangmai weather
Jo **********
I am a stupid Italian
Garrett ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@David *********
Much nicer than Bangkok's, that's for sure hahaDavid **********
@Garrett **********
I'm amazed at how many million people love Bangkok 555 you can have the traffic, the very high prices in the nice restaurants, and the very high humidity sticky feeling you get with their weather. Can't stand Bangkok. If that was my choice I would not live in Thailand :-)Miguel *************
@David *********
why would it amaze you that there are people with different interests and life styles than yours, in which Bangkok fits like a glove?David **********
@Miguel ************
you are correct !with one aspect of your comment. When you stop and think about it, when some guys have sex, they like to be urinated on, some guys like to be beat. So I guess I shouldn't be surprised that guys like to pay too much money for what they buy and sweat like a pig when they walk down the street :-)Miguel *************
@David *********
it’s actually more like not minding to pay more (it makes little difference to them) than actually like it, but I guess some might like to do it for status.Not everything is more expensive in the capital, that’s just the caricature people like to wave around. I’m in the Chumphon Archipelago (Samui, Phangan, etc.). I wish taxis cost as little as in Bangkok. Accommodation is roughly the same.
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@Miguel ************
it's not an aberration that it's more expensive in Bangkok. I'm glad you found a microcosm of economy. But the fact is it 20% more expensive to live in Bangkok than to live in Chiang Mai according to National Economic statistics. On top of that because of geography it is a fact that it's much more comfortable to live in Chiang Mai because Bangkok is just more humid and quite uncomfortable weather. Obviously millions of people prefer it, but I personally am still dumbfounded by their choice. But as they say in Thailand " it's up to you:-)"Jo **********
are you willing to die
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@Miguel ************
exactly i don’t like but have many friends who love itDavid **********
@Jo *********
yes! I'm amazed that people love to sweat while they're walking:-) and love to pay high prices:-) obviously millions of them do or they wouldn't live there. I'm still amazed at that. Just like New York City it's a hell hole. And I mean I hell hole. But millions of people absolutely love it. They can't even afford to live there and they live there :-) yes! That amazes me :-)Reply to
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Neil ********
Stunning photo, hope it's a bit drier up on Doi Suthep when I cycle up there in November
Garrett ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Neil *******
We shall see. There's been a surprising amount of rain this year, all summer really. Will have to wait and see if it stops for the winter.Neil ********
@Garrett **********
it seems like the same the world over this yearReply to
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@Neil *******
November is dryerReply to
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Willie *********
These are the best months of the year with good air quality. In just a couple of months many people will start coughing and suffering from the air pollution again.
Garrett ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Willie ********
There was no burning season this year, and it doesn't normally start until after winter.Jo **********
@Willie ********
hold on not until February and remember last winter was very low smokeReply to
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Steven **********
Yes let it rain
Terry **********
Amazing phot
Garrett ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Terry *********
Thanks manReply to
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Andy **********
Miss that so much
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ORIGINAL POSTER@An**
You'll be back here soon enough man, don't worry just focus now.Reply to
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Klaus *****
I just ran up Doi Suthep this morning 😍Reply to
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Jo **********
that’s a both interesting and beautiful photo
Garrett ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@J*
Thanks Jo 😉Reply to
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@Richard *************
where in America?Garrett ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ric****
Maybe it's a portal to Thailand 😮Reply to
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