New Songran?

[Drew3223]

Hi,

 

Heading to BKK for the weekend coming, with the two national holidays Monday and Friday to replace Songkran.

 

Will there be lots of water?

[Puccini]

14 minutes ago, Drew3223 said:

...Will there be lots of water?

I don't think so.

[Kadilo]

Only if it rains. 

[fishtank]

Why would there be?

[djayz]

Highly unlikely. So, if it's water and splashing you're in search of, then you might want to consider taking a soapy bubble bath. 

[josephbloggs]

No.  These are just replacement holidays, they are not recreating Songkran.

[kralledr]

3 hours ago, josephbloggs said:

No.  These are just replacement holidays, they are not recreating Songkran.

Just that some stupid idiots, will 100% not follow any restrictions...

[smutcakes]

11 minutes ago, kralledr said:

Just that some stupid idiots, will 100% not follow any restrictions...

They have replaced a few Songkran days already with no water being splashed.

 

I dont think anyone is thinking or cares about water. Water at Songkran goes hand in hand with people going to see their families and the general holiday atmosphere. A couple of extra days in September when people have no money, many are out of work, i very much doubt for most it will be a 'holiday' 'party' atmosphere.

 

You must be a barrel of laughs.

[NCC1701A]

yes it is a long four day holiday. 

many people i know are going home. 

expect traffic from Bangkok between Hua Hin and Pattaya. 

[holy cow cm]

I thought the tossing of water had temporarily made against the law since CV19 emergency restrictions kicked in.

[Drew3223]

Thanks to all.

[remobb]

Not for me. Our school will not honour the holidays. We have to work.

[Dario]

1 hour ago, remobb said:

Not for me. Our school will not honour the holidays. We have to work.

?????

The upcoming holidays are public holidays. They must be honoured.

[LeoCesar]

No

[KhunBENQ]

5 hours ago, remobb said:

Not for me. Our school will not honour the holidays. We have to work.

Same for Khon Kaen uni. One granddaughter will not come for the weekend.

These extra holidays on short notice just make a lot of confusion.

 

As above: no water festival, no mass gatherings/parades etc.

Songkran in September, like Christmas in May.

No water splashing in empty Soi's in Pattaya.

 

Remember: it's still state of emergency, closing hour at midnight etc.

 

[Don Mega]

4 hours ago, Dario said:

?????

The upcoming holidays are public holidays. They must be honoured.

They are being honoured at my place of work, all of them are now at the end of december.

[Max69xl]

On 8/31/2020 at 3:11 AM, Puccini said:

I don't think so.

Songkran as a holiday is not replaced. It's the last 2 public holidays (during Songkran) that are replaced. Do you think they can move a thai new year celebration? 

[Tropicalevo]

7 hours ago, Dario said:

?????

The upcoming holidays are public holidays. They must be honoured.

No they do not. My staff are working.

[elgenon]

Throwing water is not even allowed on the real Songkran. 

[hotchilli]

On 8/31/2020 at 2:57 AM, Drew3223 said:

Hi,

 

Heading to BKK for the weekend coming, with the two national holidays Monday and Friday to replace Songkran.

 

Will there be lots of water?

Its a 2 day [Mon/Fri] extension holiday in lieu if days lost due to Covid during the month of April.... It is not Songkran, there will be no water, or other Songkran related actiivities.

There is still in place an emergency decree which stipulates no large gatherings.

[5633572526]

16 hours ago, Dario said:

?????

The upcoming holidays are public holidays. They must be honoured.

So all the shopping malls and bars will be closed

[Don Mega]

6 minutes ago, 5633572526 said:

So all the shopping malls and bars will be closed

They will lose less money if they close !!