Danderman123 Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 I can’t stand the week of water splashing in Pattaya, so I want to leave town. But where to go? How hard will it be to get a ticket and hotel in Phuket? Or will Phuket be unpleasant during Songkran? Where’s a good place to go? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Nong Khai, Roi et any place that is beautiful and laid back with minimal celebrations 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Danderman123 Posted March 20, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2022 1 minute ago, The Hammer2021 said: Nong Khai, Roi et any place that is beautiful and laid back with minimal celebrations Go to Isaan for Songkran? Do you think many other people will also be going to Isaan for Songkran? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hanuman2543 Posted March 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2022 59 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: Nong Khai, Roi et any place that is beautiful and laid back with minimal celebrations I lived nearly ten years in Roi-Et and during Songhkran everybody is out of control. My experience, it is the same in the rest of Isaan. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SheikYabodyline Posted March 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2022 Behind sandbags, at home, with a good stock of essentials. 7 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Danderman123 Posted March 20, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2022 1 hour ago, SheikYabodyline said: Behind sandbags, at home, with a good stock of essentials. I just did that for Covid, for 2 years. No thank you. 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted March 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2022 Thought they announced no water this year again? Apparently Bangkok is quieter as the water people go elsewhere 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaosLover Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) Luang Prubang. Now with less folklore: Edited March 21, 2022 by LaosLover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Step 1: Supermarket to stock up for 2 weeks Step 2: Bunker in your home after barricading the door and putting black plastic on all exterior windows Step 3: Make sure your Internet/Netflix bill is current 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MarcelV Posted March 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2022 The Deep South. Muslims do not celebrate Songkran and will be fasting too, so they won't bother you. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will B Good Posted March 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2022 I am hoping Bangkok......it should be empty as the Isan mob all pile out and there won't be enough idiot tourists about to get it off the ground 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) 10 hours ago, hanuman2543 said: I lived nearly ten years in Roi-Et and during Songhkran everybody is out of control. My experience, it is the same in the rest of Isaan. Yea ... Isan is the last place you want to go to avoid water. Phuket Kata & Karon, (not Patong) was surprisingly dead, when there during Songkran, about 12 yrs ago. Or Krung Thep, staying away from touristy nightlife spots, as the only places that ever celebrated anyway. And yes, reading water is out again this, so no worries. Thankfully. Edited March 21, 2022 by KhunLA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin1976 Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Planned to stay few days in hotels around Sukhumvit area during coming Songkran. Would it be difficult to find food or drinks during that time as most local going back hometown celebrating Songkran? ???? My last experience during 2019 Songkran was not a problem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tropicalevo Posted March 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2022 North west coast of Koh Phangan. Ao Mae Haad. A couple of very nice hotels (Maehaad Bay resort is my favourite). Nothing to do there except swim, watch the sunsets, eat and drink. Very few locals. Rent a scooter and travel down the west coast for more very good restaurants. North coast villages are also good but not many. Stay away from the SE coast- Full Moon Party territory. I go there with friends every February for a relaxing break. It has been very quiet there for the last two years - very few tourists. No problems buying alcohol, 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, LaosLover said: Luang Prubang. Now with less folklore: but with PCR tests and need Thailand Pass to come home? It is lovely there but I would wait until all of the rules are scrapped. Edited March 21, 2022 by Tropicalevo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart12 Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Did Pattaya ok water this songkran everywhere? or just on certain streets? or not at all? I haven't seen anything specific 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 25 minutes ago, Dart12 said: Did Pattaya ok water this songkran everywhere? or just on certain streets? or not at all? I haven't seen anything specific Prayut's prohibited it everywhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart12 Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 54 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said: Prayut's prohibited it everywhere. I thought they were allowing special venues to still do water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaisabai Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 no worries water throwing has been cancelled by the government you are safe thaisabai 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Where to go for soakrun ....indoors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starky Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Drumroll please whilst i roll out the tired cliche...anywhere but thailand boom boom. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandeventer Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 13 hours ago, hanuman2543 said: I lived nearly ten years in Roi-Et and during Songhkran everybody is out of control. My experience, it is the same in the rest of Isaan. To be sure, I hear Timbuktu is nice this time of the year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pmbkk Posted March 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2022 13 hours ago, LaosLover said: Done 4 -Pattaya (too many yobs, I'm talking to you, Brits) Why don't you ask your Mum - seems you like you need comforting.... ???? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagallim Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Any of the very pleasant riverside resorts in Kanchanaburi province. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedcam Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 You be safe in Bangkok 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingstonkid Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 samed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFETY FIRST Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 16 hours ago, Danderman123 said: Where’s a good place to go? Vietnam, Philippines, Bali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) 16 hours ago, LaosLover said: Done 4 -Pattaya (too many yobs, I'm talking to you, Brits), Chiang Mai (the locals were brutal with the water guns), Vientiane (very crowded, but also very laid back and very easy to get around in). Luang Prubang was the best folkloric-wise, but too much of a crush of people. I've had over 10 years living on the Darkside of Pattaya, never had a problem with Songkran, I just don't go to places that are known Songkran hotspots, so your fault really, it's a Thai tradition for Thais & tourists, some tourists only ever come at Songkran, so plan your day and stay away from where the water is. It's like Christmas, it's a western Tradition adopted by Thais, and some westerners have adopted Songkran, but I know how to avoid it. Edited March 21, 2022 by Golden Triangle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pmbkk Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 47 minutes ago, kingstonkid said: samed Samed is a nightmare on the way to / from the pier on Songkran. I've had people try to get into our car with flour/water. Slapped it all over the car including windscreen so you can't see. If returning to BKK head the other way out of town to get on the main road. I've spent many, many Songkrans there - just go outside the "idiot hours" - early in the morning(first speedboats @ 8-830), hard to avoid on the way back unless you return very early. Samed Villa is always a good choice , easy to walk where you wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 22 hours ago, Danderman123 said: Go to Isaan for Songkran? Do you think many other people will also be going to Isaan for Songkran? Not so many will survive the return trip though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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