Popular Post snoop1130 Posted April 4 Popular Post Share Posted April 4 When does the 21-day Songkran Festival in Thailand begin? A Chinese tourist raised the question as he launched a video of himself getting ready for a water fight in Bangkok without any Songkran events, asking the Thai government when it would start. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports, along with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), and the National Soft Power Strategy Committee have joined hands to launch the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024. This initiative aims to elevate the status of the Thai festival to one of the top 10 international festivals. The authorities are intending to prolong the Songkran Festival from its usual three-day duration, spanning from April 13 to 15, to a more extensive 21-day celebration starting from April 1. They anticipate an influx of approximately 510,000 foreign tourists during the festival period, which is expected to contribute over 8.7 billion baht to the country’s economy. Anticipation among both locals and foreigners is high for the festive water splashing, exemplified by the excitement of a Chinese tourist captured in a video. This footage was shared by the Twitter account SleeplessBKK on April 15. “This Chinese tourist shared the video to criticise Thailand for over-promoting the 21-day Songkran Festival. He came to the country to join the water splash events, but no events are being held, and no one seems enthusiastic about the festival yet. He would like to ask the Thai PM whether they deceived tourists or not. Think big, act smart… Such a shame!” The Chinese man in the video is seen getting ready for a water fight. He was adorned in a colourful costume, wearing safety goggles, and holding a water gun. He was standing outside Terminal 21, a popular shopping mall in the city centre, but no events took place. “Songkran Festival begins! Let’s go! Who should I splash with water? The festival starts from April 1 to 21, right? This is not what I expected. I am getting ready for it. This does not seem like the start of the festival. I hope Thailand can explain this to me.” Thais question The Twitter post garnered over 5,700 likes, 11,00 reposts, and nearly 200 comments, mainly from Thai netizens. Some raised the same question as the Chinese man about when and where the 21-day Songkran Festival began, and others complained about the government for their unplanned policy. However, many netizens shared information from news agencies in the comments, saying the 21-day Songkran Festival began on April 1 in Chiang Mai and will start in Bangkok on April 11. This was why the Chinese man could not see any events. A local living in Chiang Mai assured in the comment section that some people began gathering and having meals together in their homes, and some enjoyed water fights with friends and families in the evening. According to the event schedule launched by the TAT yesterday, the very first event took place in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen between April 8 and 15. This event is called Songkran Isaan, Dok Koon, Sieng Khan, and Khao Niew Road. People will be able to enjoy the festival until April 23 at two festivals, including Songkran in Pra Pradaeng in Samut Prakarn province between April 21 and 23 and Wanlai Festival in Chon Buri province between April 16 and 23. Based on this recent event calendar, the Songkran Festival in Thailand will be available from April 8 to 23 which is 16 days in total. By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via Twitter/ @SleeplessBKK Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-04 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 This is something I admire in Chinese tourists. They don't hesitate to complain when they feel cheated. Reminds me of the Great Loy Krathong Rebellion of 2019 in Chaing Mai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 23 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: They anticipate an influx of approximately 510,000 foreign .......maybe with this guy they could be looking at 510,001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted April 4 Popular Post Share Posted April 4 In the last years I accepted that I did my shopping at 7am and then stayed at home dry. For 3 days that was manageable. But now this is supposed to go on for two weeks or even longer? Who wants to get wet on the streets for weeks? It's just a stupid idea. 2 1 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP Posted April 4 Popular Post Share Posted April 4 45 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: The Ministry of Tourism and Sports, along with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), and the National Soft Power Strategy Committee have joined hands to launch the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024. This initiative aims to elevate the status of the Thai festival to one of the top 10 international festivals. What an absolute crock of 5h1t. 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NONG CHOK Posted April 4 Popular Post Share Posted April 4 I spent 3 Songkrans in Pattaya 20 odd years ago, I was a tourist and staying in hotels and after awhile I got sick of running out of clean clothes. Move on I met my wife to be in a bar I think it was Jambo 2 Bar virtually next to the police station. When the bars from Soi 8 to the police station were refurbished Jambo Bar 2 never returned. After getting married we moved around a bit and Songkran became more of a family thing which I thought was something special especially as her only grand child was an 8 yo boy. He's 24 years old now and still treats me with absolute respect. Maybe he was taught well as his father is Thai Chinese from an excellent family, even they treat me very well. So nowadays Songkran is the way it should be, respect especially for your elders, a bit of water, neck flowers and powder. When that's all done with a huge feast and heaps of booze much better than my Songkrans in Pattaya. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted April 4 Popular Post Share Posted April 4 12 hours ago, snoop1130 said: When does the 21-day Songkran Festival in Thailand begin? A Chinese tourist raised the question as he launched a video of himself getting ready for a water fight in Bangkok without any Songkran events, asking the Thai government when it would start. Idiot 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipalongcassidy Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 5 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Idiot Why? He was sold on the concept that this festival would be from the 1st til the 21st... he supposed to know that it varies from location to location... whose the first idiot? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Skipalongcassidy said: Why? He was sold on the concept that this festival would be from the 1st til the 21st... he supposed to know that it varies from location to location... whose the first idiot? The itineraries are available on the internet, or did he think the nation as a whole would stop for 21 days? Edited April 5 by hotchilli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipalongcassidy Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 1 minute ago, hotchilli said: The itineraries are available on the internet, or did he think the nation as a whole would stop for 21 days? Maybe not on the chinese internet... they do regulate it you know 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 8 minutes ago, Skipalongcassidy said: Maybe not on the chinese internet... they do regulate it you know Are VPN's available in China? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Skipalongcassidy Posted April 5 Popular Post Share Posted April 5 5 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Are VPN's available in China? Maybe not to chinese nationals... there is also a risk factor for them if they try. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Henry Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Not sure it will increase tourist numbers in the long term. Three weeks of childish sometimes dangerous behavour will soon turn off tourists. I make it a point not to be in Thailand for Songkran. Do some idiots still deliberately contaminate the water with faeces and other dangerous contaminates? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 15 hours ago, snoop1130 said: a Chinese tourist captured in a video. This footage was shared by the Twitter account SleeplessBKK on April 15. SleeplessBKK, ahead of its time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 2 hours ago, Skipalongcassidy said: Maybe not on the chinese internet... they do regulate it you know He could have checked the internet after arrival in Thailand, ie., after landing. Or airport information counter? Chinese embassy, etc.? His complaint seems disingenuous and perhaps deliberate for attention. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignore it Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Yeah. Come to Thailand and criticize the government. Can't do that at home can you. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regyai Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 4 hours ago, ignore it said: Yeah. Come to Thailand and criticize the government. Can't do that at home can you. Well they can just doesn't end as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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