webfact Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Military parade marches on despite flooded Pattaya beach road By Thai PBS Heavy rain in Pattaya failed to stop the military parade along the Pattaya beach road held Sunday afternoon as part of the International Fleet Review 2017 to mark the 50 th anniversary of the founding of Asean. Heavy rain preceded the parade and flooded the Pattaya beach road. But after the rain stopped, the parade which involved military personnel from countries participating in the fleet review commenced in the company of the Royal Thai Navy marching band on the flooded beach road from Tawanna night plaza to Pattaya 8 school. Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/military-parade-marches-despite-flooded-pattaya-beach-road/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2017-11-20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chang_paarp Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Given that it is still the rainy season, maybe the powers that be should have invested some effort in ensuring the drains were clear rather than removing "undesirables" from Beach Rd. Talk about a loss of face on an international stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 The flooding receded as the parade went on and it didn't take away from the enjoyment; even added to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Hilarious!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 the photo looks great but,dont be fooled,that water they play and march in was filthy brown sewer water.....I watched,it was sad after all the money spent trying to remedy the flooding on beachrd/freeway...it came down to this..we cant even host a parade...AMUSING THAILAND... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 for those that want a good laugh ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Talk about loss of face! Absolutely hilarious. Maybe something will get done about the flooding problem....right.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorG Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 At least some of the chaps were making an attempt at marching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorG Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Could be many cases of foot infection coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoZth Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Wow, the Russian guys went for it in a big way, good for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 35 minutes ago, mok199 said: ,dont be fooled,that water they play and march in was filthy brown sewer water. Not filthy sir, those ladies scooped all the turds out of it with their nets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 What a swell advert for an International resort! Maybe the submarine purchase was not so crazy after all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 The show must go on. A shame they didn't put adequate drainage in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 1 minute ago, scubascuba3 said: The show must go on. A shame they didn't put adequate drainage in They made new drainage several times, Thai style which doesn't work...now the whole world can see how good their engineers are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techno Viking Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 luckily nobody was electrocuted !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivas Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Dear God....Comedy Platinum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayadon Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 I was there and honestly..... The best thing would have been to cancel the entire show at noon! With thunder and lightning minutes away the paratroopers jumped. For an air show? It was great to watch, no doubt about it, but by the time the last one landed it was a monsoon! Loud thunder and lightning, pouring rain. Safety for the masses certainly was not an option. Thanks for the show but delaying it one day for the sake of safety would not have been a wrong decision to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nielsk Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Just now, Chang_paarp said: Given that it is still the rainy season, maybe the powers that be should have invested some effort in ensuring the drains were clear rather than removing "undesirables" from Beach Rd. Talk about a loss of face on an international stage. Nobody can predict the weather, but You are wrong concerning the rainy season in Pattaya : Rainy Season and Weather in Pattaya "In Pattaya, the weather is good all the year round. The rainy season is officially in September and October" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jap Pumkin Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) Just goes to show that Pattaya is a real international tourist attraction. Shot yourself in the foot again Thailand. Edited November 20, 2017 by Jap Pumkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Such a shame all their dress whites probably ruined, still a good display though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nielsk Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Just now, Jap Pumkin said: Just goes to show that Pattaya is a real international tourist attraction. Shot yourself in the foot again Thailand. Are You out of Your mind ?! What are You talking about...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, Jap Pumkin said: Just goes to show that Pattaya is a real international tourist attraction. Shot yourself in the foot again Thailand. Yes, because they control the weather. Brilliant post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 1 hour ago, DoctorG said: Could be many cases of foot infection coming soon. Mate, with all the swinging sailors in town; a foot infection is not going to be top priority at the local clinic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 2 hours ago, champers said: The flooding receded as the parade went on and it didn't take away from the enjoyment; even added to it. Take another look at this Photo, in the bottom of the frame you can clearly see a blocked drain cover. Not to mention that the drain is higher than the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 1 hour ago, RichardColeman said: for those that want a good laugh ! I'm surprised nobody got electrocuted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 I am betting that no admiral got his shoes wet in that parade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, jaywalker said: Great video! A showing of discipline and fun times to the pacifists that whinge about cancellations. Edited November 20, 2017 by HLover clear thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techno Viking Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 8 minutes ago, Peterw42 said: Take another look at this Photo, in the bottom of the frame you can clearly see a blocked drain cover. Not to mention that the drain is higher than the water. Yeah those drain access covers typically are not vented to allow water in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 26 minutes ago, HLover said: Great video! A showing of discipline and fun times to the pacifists that whinge about cancellations. As someone once said, the show must go on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 56 minutes ago, pattayadon said: I was there and honestly..... The best thing would have been to cancel the entire show at noon! With thunder and lightning minutes away the paratroopers jumped. For an air show? It was great to watch, no doubt about it, but by the time the last one landed it was a monsoon! Loud thunder and lightning, pouring rain. Safety for the masses certainly was not an option. Thanks for the show but delaying it one day for the sake of safety would not have been a wrong decision to make. yes,if that flood water was clean ,it would have been absolutely charming...the wheather was great the crowd was perfect and the show was amazing...too bad ''pattaya greed and corruption f$%ed it all up'' those developer clowns should be ashamed of themselves,as these troops marched through this filthy water''..i so want this country to be better,than this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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