Popular Post webfact Posted March 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 26, 2023 By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — The Pattaya Watchdog Facebook page has urged people to be more mindful about splashing water on others during the upcoming Songkran Festival, citing not everyone wants to get wet. PattayaWatchdog said in a Facebook post on March 22nd that people should focus more on the cultural side of Songkran which not only includes water playing and parties but also making merit, visiting temples, cleaning their homes, and visiting and respecting the elderly. They said during the last full Songkran in 2019, many people set up water containers on Beach Road in front of bars and caused inconvenience to some people who had to go to work by splashing water on them. “These tricksters looked as if they were having fun in ruining other people’s day,” the page said. Songkran was entirely canceled in 2020 and only traditional activities were allowed in 2021 and 2022 with all festivals, parties, concerts, and water splashing banned. This year, however, with the Covid-19 pandemic receded, authorities have said the so-called “fun” parts of Songkran will be allowed once more. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/03/26/pattaya-watchdog-group-urges-people-to-take-it-easy-on-water-splashing-and-have-a-traditional-only-songkran/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-03-27 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 I've already noticed people driving more erratically than usual, nice build up to Songkran 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: “These tricksters looked as if they were having fun in ruining other people’s day,” Sanook mak! Such fun! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 2 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: I've already noticed people driving more erratically than usual, nice build up to Songkran That would be the Bangkok traffic in town.... they would not give way or merge if their lives depended on it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted March 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 26, 2023 4 hours ago, webfact said: PattayaWatchdog said in a Facebook post on March 22nd that people should focus more on the cultural side of Songkran which not only includes water playing and parties but also making merit, visiting temples, cleaning their homes, and visiting and respecting the elderly. Pattaya focus more on the cultural side of life? That's laughable. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 3 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: I've already noticed people driving more erratically than usual, nice build up to Songkran Practice makes perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyW Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 LOL, Good luck with that request!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herfiehandbag Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 And please, whatever you do, no "spaghetti strap tops"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwood1 Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 (edited) I bet the Goon water throwers would like show who ever put forth this stupid suggestion what a Pattaya Songkran is all about.... With a direct blue water cannon shot to the face,followed by some powder in the eyes followed by a traditional Pattaya Songkran eye infection.. Which requires vist to the hospital..... Happy New Year....lol Edited March 27, 2023 by redwood1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Traditional Only Songkran A couple of opportunities open up here. Astute business men will invest in: 1 car washing franchises as traditionally windscreens/bodywork are smeared with flour paste blinding the driver to other road users; 2 corner the market by buying defibrillators as this is the busiest period for heart attacks after being doused in ice-cold water by pranksters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 So, exactly how many days after this lunatic event will Pattaya declare drought ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo1968 Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Ban the sale and use of powder and water pistols, confiscate if people already have them.At least that would stop the eye infections. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 6 hours ago, hotchilli said: Pattaya focus more on the cultural side of life? That's laughable. just shows these people do not live in reality and turn a blind eye to whatever suits their need. to me it is quite scary that they honestly and with a straight face say stupid things like that.....and then would turn around and get angry if you point out the obvious. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post transam Posted March 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 27, 2023 Muppets with buckets of water with ice cubes in should be flogged...???? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo1968 Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 1 hour ago, transam said: Muppets with buckets of water with ice cubes in should be flogged...???? So should the bar owners supplying them. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 In Bangkok the mayor seems to be taking a harsh approach to anti-social Songkram behaviour, maybe Pattaya and others will follow suit. See the Bangkok news forum for more detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo1968 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 13 minutes ago, champers said: In Bangkok the mayor seems to be taking a harsh approach to anti-social Songkram behaviour, maybe Pattaya and others will follow suit. See the Bangkok news forum for more detail. The people will just travel from Bangkok and let rip in Pattaya. Pattaya sees Songkkran as a big money earner.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 21 minutes ago, Jumbo1968 said: The people will just travel from Bangkok and let rip in Pattaya. Pattaya sees Songkkran as a big money earner.. That is likely true. I just wonder if the upcoming election will have any impact on decision making. Tourists and expats mostly don't have a vote. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo1968 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, champers said: That is likely true. I just wonder if the upcoming election will have any impact on decision making. Tourists and expats mostly don't have a vote. TBH will many people actually pay the high air fares for Songkran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 If they actually made it compulsory for women to be braless I wouldn't be so against Songkran, in fact I'd go everyday 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyn Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Songkran, a time when the stupid get even stupider. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 17 hours ago, champers said: In Bangkok the mayor seems to be taking a harsh approach to anti-social Songkram behaviour, maybe Pattaya and others will follow suit. See the Bangkok news forum for more detail. And maybe not....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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