Thailand during All Saints' Day: bad season?

Hello fellow travelers, I’m planning to go to Thailand with my two teenagers during the upcoming All Saints' Day break—that’s the second half of October—and I see it’s the bad season. Should I give up and pick another destination? Or is there a region, north or south, that I should avoid? Those of you who know this country well, could you please give me some advice? I don’t want to put my kids at risk. Otherwise, I might head to Mauritius or... I don’t know! Thanks, friends, for your help. Looking forward to reading your replies,

Hi,

because I don’t want to put my kids at risk.

What risks are you talking about? In October, you’ll still get some rain, but nothing that would stop you from traveling. You’ll just want to avoid jungle trekking since it’ll still be muddy, and if you go to the beach, make sure to pick your coast carefully.

Did you end up going to East Java and Flores? Otherwise, 15 days to explore one OR the other would be great, and you’d stay dry.

There are always risks, even when you're not looking for them! I’m not paranoid like you might think, but when there’s a monsoon, there can be floods or landslides, so I’d rather not be there with my kids... Java and Flores, already done!!! Can you suggest another destination? Thanks in advance.

If you "do" destinations like that, it makes people want to give you advice...

Good evening,

If you "do" destinations, it makes us want to give you advice...

Could you clarify? Sorry, I don’t quite follow your reasoning... And this isn’t really helping the conversation!!! Best,

Java and Flores, already done!!!

What did you "do" (visit) in Java and Flores?

If you "do" destinations, it makes you want to give advice...

What this person has never "done" is help someone else out on this forum. Too bad—since 2009, there’s been plenty of time for that.

Luckily, I answered the same question asked by another member on this forum. Phew, we’re saved!

Saved? Oh wow, that’s pretty relative. Asking about the climate of a tropical country stretching nearly 1,800 km from north to south without specifying which region you’re visiting doesn’t exactly set you up for an accurate answer, does it? For starters, the weather in the south isn’t the same on the east coast as it is on the west coast. Darn, it’d be way easier if life weren’t so complicated!! 😎

Hi,

Of course, this isn’t the best time to visit the country. You’ll be there during the rainy season, which doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll rain 24/7 every day. By the sea, same deal...