Hey guys,
Only been kiting for half a season so far, but am itching to get out again, and I'm heading to Thailand in July, to Phuket and Koh Samui. So was wondering if anyone has any experiences or advice and if it is even worth going out over there.
Cheers
Christian
I don`t know about Puket but I spent last October at Koh Samui.The best place to kitesurf at Koh Samui is Maenam Beach out on the headland between Maenam and Bo Phut beach.There a french guy that has a kite surf school (KSK koh Samui)so you will see where they kite from as soon as you get there.
You will need a big kite as it doesn`t get much over 20 knots.Dont worry too much about going to any other beach on the island as it can blow at Maenam and no where else on the island.
H Crick,
Do yourself a favour and contact raam@kiteboardingasia.com He isa friend of mine and has kite centres in Hua Hin, Koh Samui, Phuket and another location I can't remember (I think Pattaya).
They have been running KBA for about 6 years and know all the ins and outs of kiteboarding in Thailand. You will definately need a big kite, like 16 or 18 depending on body weight and board. Thailand is not usually windy but they do get the occassional breeze above 20knots. You just have to remember that the breeze is 33 degrees and the water is about 30 so there is little differential in temp creating a convectional effect.
Tropical breeze also has significantly less power, especially in humid and warm places like Thailand. Expect to use a kite size bigger than you normally would for a given windspeed. I'd check with the lads to see if they can rent you a big Crossbow or something.
Have fun and enjoy the food and as Lofty says, if it has an adams apple, be very suss! 
. Say Hi to the boys from KBA for me.
Hi there,
I kited at Hoa Hin last december not much else to do there but kiteboard! Didn't stay there long as my wofe got bored... A great down winder there if you can organise a lift. Also went to Koh Sumai where the kite school is for a couplea days but bloody hell no wind!
