longstebe

I think we fell apart after 20 mins.

It's almost like the players think and hope there's 2 games to go, the first one being against the bitters.

There's an option (motorcycle helmet exemption) when completing your motorcycle license in TX. I think its something like $10.

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I've done the moat on a motorbike in the past and surprisingly never had a problem. Goggles and driving under 20kph helps a lot though...

Good post.

I can't see much useful information coming from this Poll,where people go for Songkran,is not exactly exciting news.

Party pooper

Very well put WTK.

I'm flying in to Chiang Mai for Songkran......I wouldn't miss it, an outstanding party however!!!

I do understand how people could get annoyed with it, some farangs start too early and that's an irritation, and some people do stupid things like running into restaurants and soaking people.

That being said though.............happy days!!

If this is going to be the Songkran thread Winnie, I think we should include a rudimentary guide as to what not to do at Songkran..........for example.

1. Do not soak ladies walking with young children.

2. Do not soak elderly people.

3. Do not soak monks.

Am I right with that?......any more??................

Think your right. Oh and anyone travelling at high speed on their scooters.

There's going to be a few people reading the thread and flying in to Thailand for Songkran........I saw some young Brits doing all three last year and it was awkward.

Common sense really isn't it.

I'm flying in to Chiang Mai for Songkran......I wouldn't miss it, an outstanding party however!!!

I do understand how people could get annoyed with it, some farangs start too early and that's an irritation, and some people do stupid things like running into restaurants and soaking people.

That being said though.............happy days!!

If this is going to be the Songkran thread Winnie, I think we should include a rudimentary guide as to what not to do at Songkran..........for example.

1. Do not soak ladies walking with young children.

2. Do not soak elderly people.

3. Do not soak monks.

Am I right with that?......any more??................

Think your right. Oh and anyone travelling at high speed on their scooters.

Based on your reading of 173/103 your blood pressure is very high, and you need to get it down to 140/90 or thereabouts, it depends on your age. This is not something you can put off.

Re the Beer Chang, lucky you, I puke for hours after just 2. I am prone to gastritis, nevertheless Chang is terrible stuff. One man's meat.. as they say! I'd guess you are getting a low reading because you are relaxing, so stress/anxiety may be a big part in your very high readings.

Was thinking the same. I think the OP is a bitter isn't he?

@ David48

It was just some light hearted fun.

I don't think water being thrown over you would make you go blind for a few seconds but oil probably would.

Driving a bike 40-50 kmph and the unexpectedly being hit by a bucket of water will certainly make you go blind for several seconds, or being thrown off the bike.

In all honesty if its Sonkran, you're riding and you're approaching a bunch of people at the side the road standing next to a drum of water, if you get splashed "unexpectedly" you probably shouldn't be riding a motorcycle period.

I'm not advocating the splashing practice but if someone rides during this festival they should expect to arrive wet.

Tell that to the countless thais who have to work at 7-11's or wherever, serving YOU, for 6 thousand baht a month. Perhaps you could tell them to use their day's wages on taxi fare to and from work.

What you fail to realize is that most injuries and fatalities occur to Thais, and the number of dead in these three days is unbelievable. Blame the person throwing water, not the person getting hit genius.

I'm guessing most of the deaths are caused from alcohol (drink driving) not from someone throwing water over you.

How many of the people on this thread who think that a full face helmet will save one from accidents at Songkran actually hold a full motorcycle licence from their home country and have a number of years experience riding large capacity machines outside of Thailand? I'm willing to bet the answer is none (although some are sure to lie just to try to prove a point).

It may not save you but It's certainly better to wear one. Anyone who disagrees with that is a dafty.

Does holding a full US motorcycle license count if I come from the UK?

@ David48

It was just some light hearted fun.

I don't think water being thrown over you would make you go blind for a few seconds but oil probably would.

are you kidding me?

Not you aswell.

See post #42.

you should be wearing a full faced helmet at all times on a bike anyway (ideally passenger also but driver for sure )

its hard to feel sorry for someone who crashes his bike because water went in his eyes

It's hard not to agree with this statement.

So it's the drivers fault that some idiot threw water at him and caused the accident?

A Ridiculous point of view.

See post #42.

I still agree with the first part of his ridiculous point of view though.

Point taken with the water and powder etc thrown in your face. I can see this causing accidents.

I have only witnessed Songkran in Sakon Nakhon and it was all done with care. I will be in Kata Phuket for this one though.

@ David48

It was just some light hearted fun.

I don't think water being thrown over you would make you go blind for a few seconds but oil probably would.

Driving a bike 40-50 kmph and the unexpectedly being hit by a bucket of water will certainly make you go blind for several seconds, or being thrown off the bike.

Even with a full face helmet?

Don't get me wrong though I wouldn't like to try.

@ David48

It was just some light hearted fun.

I don't think water being thrown over you would make you go blind for a few seconds but oil probably would.

I wish.

A very beautiful, philosophical and - may I add - poetic post, longstebe.

It could be the subject for an entirely new thread.

May we ask what you wish for?

Yes you may.

you should be wearing a full faced helmet at all times on a bike anyway (ideally passenger also but driver for sure )

its hard to feel sorry for someone who crashes his bike because water went in his eyes

It's hard not to agree with this statement.

even in a full face helmet you go blind for a few seconds.

not to mention the shock, especially if you didnt see it coming.

Since when did they start using oil for Songkran?

I wish.

you should be wearing a full faced helmet at all times on a bike anyway (ideally passenger also but driver for sure )

its hard to feel sorry for someone who crashes his bike because water went in his eyes

It's hard not to agree with this statement.

Thanks a bunch.

I've just past a couple on Sai Yuan.

Don't know the correct term used but a place in Rawai or Chalong were I can fill my water bottles up.

I know it's only 39 baht for a 6 pack but I don't like throwing more and more plastic away.

Thanks in advance.

Thanks Mario.

Mukdahan for me then. 2hrs on the scoots with a crate of beer Lao between the legs and 1 under her little bum.

My turn now.

My non o visa will finish, lets say the beginning of June 2012 (irrelavant me thinks). My next visit to Thailand will more than likely be for 4 months starting October 2012.

I am married to a Thai national and have a joint account with 400,000+.

My guess is I would still need to apply for a non o (multiple or single?).

What will I have to do after the 90 days?

Maybe a poll would be better. This topic has been covered from every different angle me thinks.

1. He's wrong (the farang)

2. He's right (the farang)

3. Sitting on the fence waiting for the CCTV.

The table looks grim this morning.

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