khunPer Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Looking forward to a boring Songkran, where it seems like folks are going to drink the water, instead of splashing it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemoonpattaya Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Any newbies coming to Pattaya in April during Songkram are in for a shock. splashed all day, chased by rabid dogs, and chased by ladyboys at night. could be the start of a new game show....... Now what would you call a show like that....... wet the woofter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 9 hours ago, sanemax said: Because a person posted a photo of ladies in wet T-shirts as an example as why he likes Songkram "Songkram" - roughly the Thai word for WAR, with a one letter difference from Songkran, it seems almost appropriate. "Water War Festival." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 7 hours ago, DM07 said: So...here we go again! All the grumpies will celebrate this inane BS, because they can't deal with or plan for a few days of mayhem! May I point out one thing about my homecountry? Every year in February, especially the western part of the country celebrates Fasching or Karneval! That would be 4- 6 days of costumes, music and lots and lots of alcohol! The number of accidents rises (surely) but there are very few deaths. Very few as in ...close to none! Why is that? Because in my homecountry, you get caught drunk -driving...you loose your license and you are fined! And in my homecountry, if you want to get out of your self- inflicted mess and you would hand the friendly police- officer a 50 Euro- note...you'd be in more trouble, then you were before! I am 100% sure - having lived here for 10 years- that it is not really a matter of water- splashing, but of sensible and sober driving! If you are sober and can adjust to the situation quickly. you would be (mostly ) aware of a gang of party- people, throwing water at everything that moves. You might slow down, let them have their fun and then go your way! But if you are hammered, driving with three persons and at unreasonable speed and are not aware of things, going on a few meters ahead...that's when the trouble starts! And IF you are on a motocy on Songhkhran and you absolutely HAVE to go somewhere at high - speed...well...you should not be on a motocy! All these half@r$ed measures, that will now be taken, are just to save face for the police. And all you people who go "finally...something will be done about those unruly party- people", play right into the hands of these face- saving morons! You Germans are so civilized and orderly..................a good thing too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon537687643 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Smash up a water gun if you get targetted! I have done it before Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essox essox Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 who and how are they going to enforce this ??? Another lame brained proposal Last yr it was NO RIDING IN BACK OF PICKUPS ....this lasted less than 24 hrs.....THEY THEN DECIDED to allow riding in back of pickups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 1 hour ago, ratcatcher said: You Germans are so civilized and orderly..................a good thing too. ...sometimes it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyShadow Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 So...here we go again! All the grumpies will celebrate this inane BS, because they can't deal with or plan for a few days of mayhem! May I point out one thing about my homecountry? Every year in February, especially the western part of the country celebrates Fasching or Karneval! That would be 4- 6 days of costumes, music and lots and lots of alcohol! The number of accidents rises (surely) but there are very few deaths. Very few as in ...close to none! Why is that? Because in my homecountry, you get caught drunk -driving...you loose your license and you are fined! And in my homecountry, if you want to get out of your self- inflicted mess and you would hand the friendly police- officer a 50 Euro- note...you'd be in more trouble, then you were before! I am 100% sure - having lived here for 10 years- that it is not really a matter of water- splashing, but of sensible and sober driving! If you are sober and can adjust to the situation quickly. you would be (mostly ) aware of a gang of party- people, throwing water at everything that moves. You might slow down, let them have their fun and then go your way! But if you are hammered, driving with three persons and at unreasonable speed and are not aware of things, going on a few meters ahead...that's when the trouble starts! And IF you are on a motocy on Songhkhran and you absolutely HAVE to go somewhere at high - speed...well...you should not be on a motocy! All these half@r$ed measures, that will now be taken, are just to save face for the police. And all you people who go "finally...something will be done about those unruly party- people", play right into the hands of these face- saving morons!You really expect anyone would read your essay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 . Fully disagree with you. Stay home then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, InMyShadow said: 8 hours ago, DM07 said: So...here we go again! All the grumpies will celebrate this inane BS, because they can't deal with or plan for a few days of mayhem! May I point out one thing about my homecountry? Every year in February, especially the western part of the country celebrates Fasching or Karneval! That would be 4- 6 days of costumes, music and lots and lots of alcohol! The number of accidents rises (surely) but there are very few deaths. Very few as in ...close to none! Why is that? Because in my homecountry, you get caught drunk -driving...you loose your license and you are fined! And in my homecountry, if you want to get out of your self- inflicted mess and you would hand the friendly police- officer a 50 Euro- note...you'd be in more trouble, then you were before! I am 100% sure - having lived here for 10 years- that it is not really a matter of water- splashing, but of sensible and sober driving! If you are sober and can adjust to the situation quickly. you would be (mostly ) aware of a gang of party- people, throwing water at everything that moves. You might slow down, let them have their fun and then go your way! But if you are hammered, driving with three persons and at unreasonable speed and are not aware of things, going on a few meters ahead...that's when the trouble starts! And IF you are on a motocy on Songhkhran and you absolutely HAVE to go somewhere at high - speed...well...you should not be on a motocy! All these half@r$ed measures, that will now be taken, are just to save face for the police. And all you people who go "finally...something will be done about those unruly party- people", play right into the hands of these face- saving morons! You really expect anyone would read your essay? I did and agree with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 More BS from people out of touch in the Government. They have no business governing what they don’t participate in. Killing this country and it gonna come back and bite them when the next uprising is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannork Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 1 hour ago, ratcatcher said: "Songkram" - roughly the Thai word for WAR, with a one letter difference from Songkran, it seems almost appropriate. "Water War Festival." Sorry to be pedantic ratcatcher but there are 3 diferences regarding letters - songkran is kor kai but songkhram is khor khwai, a much softer sound. n instead of m as you mention ,and finally songkran has the letter dtor dtao at the end though admittedly it is not pronounced. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, bannork said: Sorry to be pedantic ratcatcher but there are 3 diferences regarding letters - songkran is kor kai but songkhram is khor khwai, a much softer sound. n instead of m as you mention ,and finally songkran has the letter dtor dtao at the end though admittedly it is not pronounced. Khor, I like your kwai in your avatar. Need a couple for my, whatever it is called. Edited March 22, 2018 by ratcatcher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulikens Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 23 hours ago, Lungstib said: Laugh! Up here in the far North the majority of the 'festival' takes place on the roads. Pick-ups all loaded up with people and water barrels go out in search of the same while negotiating the stationary sites along the road manned by everyone from 4 to 40 years old. They stop at designated places on the river to stock up on booze and eat, then out again. Its mobile water warfare for many days with some kids playing for 2 weeks out of boredom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenny2017 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 19 minutes ago, ratcatcher said: Khor, I like your kwai in your avatar. Need a couple for my, whatever it is called. You can have two, a mother with her calf. Much cheaper than Sin Sot for you.Please page me. If you want that two buffaloes are pulling the cart, you'll need a Yoke that goes over their necks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulikens Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 although its carnage on the main day in pattaya,its probably one of the safe days when your a pedestrian as so much traffic no idiots bombing along small sois at 100 mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannork Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 32 minutes ago, ratcatcher said: Khor, I like your kwai in your avatar. Need a couple for my, whatever it is called. kwian, though pronounced as gwian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 1 minute ago, bannork said: kwian, though pronounced as gwian I thought so, but was not certain. Many thanks.rc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChouDoufu Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 On 3/21/2018 at 8:22 PM, Lungstib said: Laugh! Up here in the far North the majority of the 'festival' takes place on the roads. Pick-ups all loaded up with people and water barrels go out in search of ..... fun! fun! fun! nothing beats riding a bicycle in 35-degree weather, and having a pickup zoom by doing 80 kmh, when idiots dump buckets of ice-cold water as they speed by from behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 15 hours ago, markaoffy said: Smash up a water gun if you get targetted! I have done it before Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Tough guy,eh...how old was the kid,and I suspect he was alone. regards worgeordie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 14 hours ago, bannork said: kwian, though pronounced as gwian Seems to be the most fitting vehicle for songkhran!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dap Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 I swear I read those same words last year, but I guess this year "they" are serious, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebean001 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 On 3/21/2018 at 7:53 PM, Wilsonandson said: Glad to hear it, well done! No more drunken gangs of youths throwing buckets of water into on coming motorcyclists and covering the ones that stop with talcum powder in the eyes. I think riding a motorbike into a crowd at Songkran should be 'let the driver beware'. it certainly not a smart thing to do. Very dangerous. I think the driver knows what he is doing but, DO NOT DO IT. I would guess you don't need a law for stupidity but I have been wrong in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poanoi Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 On 3/28/2018 at 7:41 AM, ebean001 said: I think riding a motorbike into a crowd at Songkran should be 'let the driver beware'. it certainly not a smart thing to do. Very dangerous. I think the driver knows what he is doing but, DO NOT DO IT. I would guess you don't need a law for stupidity but I have been wrong in the past. the driver is driving because he has to get somewhere, the attackers should be charged with assault and attempted murder, or in case the motorcyclist die from the crash, premeditated murder 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhonkaenExpat Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Why do the police come out with such stupid statements, that they can’t uphold? You won’t find one policeman out trying to stop water “Splashing” in fear of getting wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 On 21/3/2561 at 7:53 PM, Wilsonandson said: Glad to hear it, well done! No more drunken gangs of youths throwing buckets of water into on coming motorcyclists and covering the ones that stop with talcum powder in the eyes. Drunken gangs of youth, I believe since everyone is doing it trying to pin point certain groups is a waste of time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave moir Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 On 3/21/2018 at 7:53 PM, Wilsonandson said: Glad to hear it, well done! No more drunken gangs of youths throwing buckets of water into on coming motorcyclists and covering the ones that stop with talcum powder in the eyes. Should have your helmet on as it is the law then you wouldn't get talc in your eyes!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i claudius Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 I remember when i was first in Thailand i was asked if it was ok to splash a little water on me.oh for the good old days[emoji4]Sent from my SM-A720F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexlark Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Yoo bahn dee gwah! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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