Rainy day in Rawai got you down? Now that rainy season is upon us, you expats and long-termers, will breathe big sigh of relief to get a break from the relentless sun and the near on unbearable heat of the past few months. There’s nothing like seeing dark clouds on the distant horizon to brighten your mood and decrease your air conditioning bill when you’re a Phuket resident!
For our friendly tourists, backpackers and sun chasers, it might be a bit mournful to bid the sun adieu but don’t worry, we’ve got a whole fantastic list of things you can do to get your kicks in during the wet season. And don’t worry, you still can tan through those moody clouds, so you’ll stay nice and brown all year long.
Well, what are you waiting for? Make the most of the rain with our list of things to do on a rainy day in Rawai and Nai Harn.
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Poached Breakfast Cafe Rawai
Of course, one of the best ways to spend a rainy day in Rawai or even the whole southern portion of the island is to come and grab a bite to eat and a relaxing coffee at Poached Breakfast Cafe Rawai. You can sit in our covered outdoor section or our bar seating area by our giant windows that overlook the sea. Enjoy the sounds of rain and thunder as you sip your morning brew and watch the ocean in the storm. What better way to relax than that?
Take some time to journal, crack out a bit of work, catch up with a friend or read a book as you relax and tuck into some fantastic food from our Aussie inspired menu.
Rainy season in Phuket calls for cosy comfort food and nothing is more comforting than our classic banana bread just like mum used to make. Naturally sweet, fragrant and moist, our banana bread is served warm and topped melted whipped butter. So delicious.
If you’re in a breakfast mood, why not try our customer favourite – our pulled pork eggs Benedict. Slow roasted pork shoulder that falls apart to the touch sits on a thick slice of fresh sourdough bread. All of this is topped with grated apple slaw, rich apple cider hollandaise, creamy poached eggs and fresh mint and pomegranate to cut through all that decadent richness. It’s a perfectly balanced dish for a perfectly rainy day.
If comfort is what you’re going for, why not try our stacked waffles or French toast? Served with ice cream and fresh fruit, it’s a little taste of sweetness for a stormy day. And nothing pairs better with a rainy day in Rawai than a cosy, sweet treat.
We’ve also got fantastic bagels like our smoked salmon bagel, our poached New York chicken bagel and, of course, the showstopper itself: the Holy Halloumi Bagel. Pan fried salty halloumi piled high on our freshly made bagel, smothered with smoked bbq cream cheese, pickles and salad. It’s to die for. Maybe not literally but also we wouldn’t judge you if you felt that way!
Don’t forget to try one of our spectacular sarnies (or sangas for our fellow Aussies). With amazing flavour combinations, great quality ingredients and the most wonderful homemade sauces, you won’t want to stop with just ONE! Or, you might prefer to tuck into one of our 3 juicy burgers (one is even vegetarian) that are jam packed with flavour, texture and high quality ingredients. You will fall in love at first bite. (Can you propose to a burger? – asking for a friend…)
Never fear, health fiends, we’ve got stacks of salads and yummy breakfast options for you to try too. Our quinoa power porridge is warming and delicious, or try our prana chai parfait with homemade granola and fresh yoghurt. We’ve worked hard to being you salads with lots of flavour, texture, protein and joy inside so you’ll be coming back over and over for them. Go on, give it a try.
Whatever you choose to eat or drink, bring a cosy activity and come and spend your rainy day in Rawai at Poached Breakfast Cafe Rawai.
Get a massage
Thailand is famous for the Thai massage so if you’re feeling some knots, aches or pains then why not take advantage of a rainy day in Rawai? Hit up one of the massage places on the beachfront. There are many fantastic and reputable places with clean interiors that will give you a relaxing (or sometimes not) massage for a super affordable price. Thai massage tends to be a little on the vigorous side so do expect that when you go. You’ll feel so much better once they are done! Welcome to jelly muscles!
Visit Rawai Boxing Stadium
Support your local Muay Thai fighters down at Rawai Boxing stadium on a rainy day in Rawai. There are lots of engaging and entertaining matches for you to watch, the crowd goes wild and it will keep you having fun all evening! The fights run late into the night and you can grab food or drinks at the local eateries that surround the stadium. You won’t want to miss this one!
Take a cooking class
Another exciting way to spend a rainy day in Rawai is by taking a Thai cooking class. There are some excellent cooking schools in the south of our stunning island for you to try your hand at the local fare. Prepare famous dishes, learn how to balance flavours, cook over an open fire and best of all, finish up by eating all that you’ve cooked. I can’t think of a better way to spend your day. Many of these places also offer drinks to turn your cooking adventure into a cooking party. Woohoooo!
BONUS: Just enjoy it!
Some of us are just pluviophiles (love rain). There’s something freeing about being outdoors in the rain. If you resonate with that, then the world is your oyster. Check out some of the viewpoints, go for a walk in the rain, swim in the ocean while getting pelted by raindrops or surf the choppy waves at nai harn (just watch out for the strong undertow). Then dry off and head to Poached Breakfast Cafe Rawai for the most perfect end to a rainy day in Rawai.
So, what to do when it’s a rainy day in Rawai?
There’s so much you can do when it’s a rainy day in Rawai but every one of those days should start or end with a cosy cuppa and/or a delicious meal at Poached Breakfast Cafe Rawai. With cosy seats and a spectacular ocean view, there’s nothing better to do than take a good book, your latest craft project, a friend or a bit of work to the best cafe in the south of Phuket!
If you liked this article, why not check out one of our other recommendations such as What Are Some of the Best Island Tours in Rawai?
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