Hard to imagine Songkran in Soi Nana being alcohol free.

7 minutes ago, jippytum said:

Pattaya is just getting into its stride for water throwing at 10 pm.

I'll be well maggoted by 10pm !

17 hours ago, BangkokHank said:

Really? This has to be a mistake.

This "60°C" figure refers to the heat index—a "feels-like" temperature that combines air temperature with high humidity—rather than the actual ambient air temperature, which is expected to range between 32–41.9°C.

For ref, the highest verified heat index temperature ever recorded is 178°F (81°C), measured in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, on July 8, 2003.

17 hours ago, BangkokHank said:

Really? This has to be a mistake.

This "60°C" figure refers to the heat index—a "feels-like" temperature that combines air temperature with high humidity—rather than the actual ambient air temperature, which is expected to range between 32–41.9°C.

For ref, the highest verified heat index temperature ever recorded is 178°F (81°C), measured in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, on July 8, 2003.

I find it hard to believe that authorities can and will be able to enforce this city wide.

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

no large water cannons, no indecent displays, and avoiding the use of powdered chalk

Yeh, those water cannons used by stupid foreigners in Pattaya, not looking forward to that.

1 hour ago, BangkokHank said:

Quite a bit less than 60 degrees.

2 hours ago, Presnock said:

that is 60 degrees Celsius - 40 degrees temperature with high humidity so feels like 60 degrees temperature.

Quite a few countries have regulation prohibiting outdoor work above a certain heat index which isnt that hard to reach during a heatwave in SEA or the Persian Gulf and the high temp can be deadly for exposed and OFC when mixed with alcohol.

19 hours ago, wil iam not said:

Will we non-Buddhist expats and tourists be allowed to have a bevvy if we do not throw water?

And after 10pm, can we carry on and get ratted?

In Thailand, it's April's fool every day.

4 minutes ago, Kandinski said:

Quite a few countries have regulation prohibiting outdoor work above a certain heat index which isn't that hard to reach during a heatwave in SEA or the Persian Gulf and the high temp can be deadly for exposed and OFC when mixed with alcohol.

Yep, but not here, though they have been issuing warnings for several weeks that this heat wave will be here during this period. As a matter of fact, a second fire fighter in the CM forest reportedly succumbed to the dangers of fighting these forest fires.

Alcohol-Free Songkran Festivities in Bangkok to End by 10pm

Well, that sounds like fun.

1 hour ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Yeh, those water cannons used by stupid foreigners in Pattaya, not looking forward to that.

Got the IBC in the back of the pickup and will be buying a fire fighting pump tomoz.... its gunna be awesome rolling through the soi's !

7 hours ago, LALes said:

Good luck trying to enforce that in Pattaya!

I wish they would. Last year they were still at it at 1-00 am. Completely ridiculous. But as usual nothing will happen. It’s called Thainess. 🙈

6 hours ago, BangkokHank said:

Quite a bit less than 60 degrees.

Do your home work boy! I don´t think so

Around 52-65°C

How Hot in Direct Sunlight if 37c in Shadow

When the ambient temperature is 37°C in the shade, the temperature in direct sunlight can be significantly higher due to the absorption of solar radiation. The sun's rays directly hit the ground and surfaces, causing them to heat up. However, the shade blocks direct sunlight, preventing this direct heating, and the actual temperature in the shade is impacted by factors such as air temperature, wind, and surface temperatures. The temperature difference between direct sunlight and shade can vary, but typically, shade can reduce surface temperatures by 20-45 degrees Fahrenheit (11-25 degrees Celsius) compared to surfaces exposed to direct sunlight. This means that if the ambient temperature is 37°C in the shade, the temperature in direct sunlight could be around 52-65°C, depending on the specific conditions and the surface being measured.

i participated once to the Songkran madness in Pattaya.. This is not a party, this is a fignt and the most enjoyable period for all kind of morons. Never in my life again

6 hours ago, Homburg said:

Alcohol-Free Songkran Festivities in Bangkok to End by 10pm

Well, that sounds like fun.

What a balls up of a headline. Any proof reader jobs going?

18 hours ago, emptypockets said:

Hard to imagine Songkran in Soi Nana being alcohol free.

Same same on Khao San Rd really. Same restrictions are posted every year and then ignored on the day!

Designated zones, no big guns, No chalk, no alcohol, deadlines. Gawd, Thailand is becoming a proper bore-fest. Would probably suit the boring boomers though. 🤭