How come they don't understand that week-long water throwing is actually bad for business?

[fredwiggy]

32 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

Keeps the complainers inside. 
Scared of getting wet. 
while the rest of the country has a big party.

Loud music too, also upsets the complainers.

Loud music happens all the time, as no one cares about others enough to turn it down, especially in early mornings or late evenings. Having the country partying isn't a bad idea, but if you take all the deaths, injuries and fights that happens, it doesn't end up as fun for some. People aren't scared of getting wet, it's just that they want to go to restaurants and don't want to sit eating drenched.

[connda]

3 hours ago, JoseThailand said:

When people get soaked in water, they don't go into restaurants, bars or clubs. And many avoid going out altogether! Either way, businesses lose a lot of money.

 

How is it possible to be so stupid and not understand this?

You're thinking too much - stop it!

[georgegeorgia]

27 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Loud music happens all the time, as no one cares about others enough to turn it down, especially in early mornings or late evenings. Having the country partying isn't a bad idea, but if you take all the deaths, injuries and fights that happens, it doesn't end up as fun for some. People aren't scared of getting wet, it's just that they want to go to restaurants and don't want to sit eating drenched.

Oh please ...if the musics too loud....your too old !

[Dan O]

55 minutes ago, redwood1 said:

 

Yea I bet the hospitals do a booming business with all the Songkran injuries...Pain and suffering is very good for the economy,,,,

And whats you point? You you play stupid games you win stupid prizes, everywhere in the world. Drunk drivers is generally a bigger issue than your standard Songkran injury. 

[hughrection]

3 hours ago, tomazbodner said:

Thais are waiting the whole year for these few days when they can behave like 5 year old children.

Surely, they get to do this in their cars, trucks and on motorbikes every single day? 🙂

[Ralf001]

48 minutes ago, JoseThailand said:

 

With this week-long nonsense they lose more than they attract. 

 

got any factual reference to that claim that you can post up ?

[fredwiggy]

36 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

Oh please ...if the musics too loud....your too old !

No, if the musics too loud in the early mornings or late evenings during the week, they're inconsiderate. Some people sleep at night, work during the day. Some are very old, so yes, they need sleep to be healthy. Loud music has it's place, at concerts. Not blasted at 5 in the morning, although it's been done here for a long time. It's still inconsiderate, and saying they respect their elders and do this is BS.

[brewsterbudgen]

4 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Yes it is stupid, massage shops for example are dead quiet for Songkran, who wants to get a massage wet. If they were smart they'd make it one day only 

Who are "they"?  Massage shop owners can't decide how long the holiday is or what people can or cannot do!

[impulse]

Songkran 2023, from Sala Daeng BTS station.  About 75% foreign tourists, spending their sweaty tourist money (right after Covid).  That crowd went all up and down Silom and over to Lumpini Park.

 

I don't participate, but I enjoy the heck out of watching people having fun.

 

[scubascuba3]

48 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Who are "they"?  Massage shop owners can't decide how long the holiday is or what people can or cannot do!

Obviously those in power who can influence things like the mayor, plus there are business groups who can change things for their area 

[MalcolmB]

2 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

Loud music happens all the time, as no one cares about others enough to turn it down

Don’t complain Fred.

Music sounds better loud.

[MalcolmB]

6 hours ago, JoseThailand said:

 

Bars for example. Nobody forces them to engage in this madness and put barrels with water at their bars. But they seem to like to lose a week's profit.

It is called having fun Jose, money isn’t everything.

[fredwiggy]

35 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

Don’t complain Fred.

Music sounds better loud.

You're talking to the wrong person MalcolmB. If you knew how much I'm into music you'd be shocked.

[KannikaP]

4 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

 

and for employed Thai's who only entitled to 6 annual leave days per year... the 5 day weekend is great for them to get back up country and spend the time with family.

2 of those 5 days stuck in traffic jams.

[JoseThailand]

2 hours ago, impulse said:

Songkran 2023, from Sala Daeng BTS station.  About 75% foreign tourists, spending their sweaty tourist money (right after Covid).  That crowd went all up and down Silom and over to Lumpini Park.

 

I don't participate, but I enjoy the heck out of watching people having fun.

 

 

When I go to a circus, I don't participate either, prefer to watch the clowns

[Ralf001]

1 hour ago, KannikaP said:

2 of those 5 days stuck in traffic jams.

Use 2 of those 6 annual leave days and they have 9 days total off work., 12th to 20th.

Smart ones drive back on Monday 21st using a sick leave day (30 per year).

[MalcolmB]

2 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

You're talking to the wrong person MalcolmB. If you knew how much I'm into music you'd be shocked.

Cool.

what do you play?

[fredwiggy]

3 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

Cool.

what do you play?

Cd's

[petermik]

8 hours ago, doctormann said:

  What i really object to is throwing water/ice at motorcycles - this is extremely dangerous.  You have to be some sort of special idiot to think that this is acceptable behaviour.

They are not special... just idiots full stop ☹️

[MalcolmB]

6 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Cd's

I am shocked.

You really are a guy with special talents. 

[Moonlover]

9 hours ago, JoseThailand said:

How is it possible to be so stupid and not understand this?

'The Thai approach to life emphasizes "sanuk" (fun), "mai pen rai" (it's okay/no worries), and a generally laid-back, easy going attitude, prioritizing harmony and avoiding conflict'. 

 

How is it possible that you are so stupid that you do not understand this?

[Sierra Tango]

9 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Yes it is stupid, massage shops for example are dead quiet for Songkran, who wants to get a massage wet. If they were smart they'd make it one day only 

Soapy's don't do dry Scuba 

[Ralf001]

2 minutes ago, Moonlover said:

'The Thai approach to life emphasizes "sanuk" (fun), "mai pen rai" (it's okay/no worries), and a generally laid-back, easy going attitude, prioritizing harmony and avoiding conflict'. 

 

How is it possible that you are so stupid that you do not understand this?

Jose is a Spanish and Portuguese form of the Hebrew name Joseph, I don't reckon he understands sanuk and mai pen rai in Thailand.

[Sierra Tango]

8 hours ago, JoseThailand said:

 

You have to be a special idiot to force people leave the city or stay at home for the entire week if they don't want to participate in this madness or simply wanna stay safe!

Thailand uses the Thai Solar calender. 543 years ahead of the Gregorian calender in 2025.

Since Songkran is celebrating the Thai new year, I think you need to respect the fact that they have more than 500 years practice at defining their New Year celebrations. It is hard to argue that those practices have evolved for the better. The more traditional, pouring of water into the cupped hands and a bit of powder patted on to the faces of elders, a bit of water poured over Bhudda images, does still happen. My wife and I still get the traditional treatment from our grand kids. The more untraditional high powered water guns, buckets of dirty water with ice and drunken stupidity in the streets has been an unwelcome development however, no one will ever curtail that no matter how many times people are injured, blinded or killed. So in answer to your question Josie, they probably do understand but for many reasons, it is all just let go, in a Thai way of course. 

[PomPolo]

spoil sport

[Sierra Tango]

9 hours ago, Yagoda said:

Their country, their holiday, if you dont want to be drenched, stay away from the street parties

Too true Blue! The conversation really should stop right there Yagoda...

[proton]

No thanks, 'awesome EDM music' lol

 

 

[JoseThailand]

2 hours ago, Moonlover said:

'The Thai approach to life emphasizes "sanuk" (fun), "mai pen rai" (it's okay/no worries), and a generally laid-back, easy going attitude, prioritizing harmony and avoiding conflict'. 

 

How is it possible that you are so stupid that you do not understand this?

 

I totally understand your stupidity

[Gottfrid]

10 hours ago, redwood1 said:

 

I have every right to say loudly and often that 2-3 days of this idiotic water throwing should be plenty.....Especially for Pattaya......

 

And for anyone who disagrees I really hope you get a bucket of cold water dumped on your azz when your going shopping or going out to eat...

But you know, during that period, I am aware of that, so they can throw many buckets on me, and I just smile and play along. Maybe I even throw some bucket at them. You know, this is Thailand, and you do not have the right to push your wester ideas into this society. If you don´t accept it or can take it. Just get the heck out.

[PoorSucker]

12 hours ago, doctormann said:

Unfortunately, in Pattaya, it's not just a matter of avoiding street parties as the madness goes on everywhere.  What i really object to is throwing water/ice at motorcycles - this is extremely dangerous.  You have to be some sort of special idiot to think that this is acceptable behaviour.

Never got wet, 20 min motor bike drive to work, except Wan Lai the 19th.

Just avoid the bar streets.