macb Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 (edited) Well 13th to 17th April is one of the Thai big holidays what you going to be doing ? Edited March 26, 2008 by macb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spasticated Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Thankfully flying to the UK on the 10th so will miss the idiots! How many will die this year I wonder after a bucket full of ice hits them in the face whilst riding their bike??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macb Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 It sure is a crazy time: I was leaving in Pattaya in 2004 and experienced the festival there never again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I'm really looking forward to my 18th Song Kran in Thailand. It is great to be young at heart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkmick Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Taking the kids to Korat to stay with family. Then it's the back of a pick up truck for a couple hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macb Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 I have also experienced Songkhran in the village I think much more fun and subdued but still refreshingly wet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Chiangmai. I'm hoping my Thai friends will protect me from the idiot brigade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Collecting DVDs and home delievery food service numbers already.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomkagai Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Songkran.....time to get out of Dodge City for a week or three Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Already escaped to Australia for a few weeks until the madness is over. Cost me a couple of hundred thousand baht but well worth it. The idiots come out in force - even the safety conscious guys that tell me I can't have in a kid in the car with no safety seat, pile their kids in the back of a pick-up truck. I used to enjoy Songkran years ago when I was young drunk and foolish but now I try to get out the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I'm really looking forward to my 18th Song Kran in Thailand. It is great to be young at heart! You must be OLD 5 straight for me and several before that as a tourist! I am looking forward to the fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 About 52. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libya 115 Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Wear swimming trunks and flip-flops only, leave the mobile phone at home, and pay for everything in 5 and 10 baht coins. I will buy a Fuji waterproof disposable camera and capture the punch-ups on Sois 7 and 8 (Pattaya)...and post them on T.V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Burrito Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Golf and sleep, lots of both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garro Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I always seem to get ill at that time of year. Songkran disease is what I call it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsycat Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I will probably be sitting here watching the snow out of the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t.s Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 20 days on koh phan ngan. as for the festival itself, probably nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MISTERBONK Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Stay home, with computer and UBC. Sit in my garden with several nice frosties, and if I run out, a quick trip down to Makro in the car at 6 in the morning, before the stupid water throwing idiots even wake up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobi Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Well 13th to 17th April is one of the Thai big holidays what you going to be doing ? I've just been informed by my inside sources that the anti - booze crusaders have persuaded the government to close all bars and ban all alcohol for the duration of Songkran. Apparently it will save billions of Baht in accidents and police overtime, and give the drinking population an opportunity to 'dry out' and enjoy a happy, sober festival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barky Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Waiting for the news reports after the end of the period detailing how many dumb a** motor cycleists wiped themselves out. Unfortunately they will take a few inocents with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundman Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hey there mac - good to see you back on the forum. This songkran, same as every other songkran - I'll be working. Luckily I can drink on the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjayjayjay Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Well 13th to 17th April is one of the Thai big holidays what you going to be doing ? paddling in the moat around old city Chiangmai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjayjayjay Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I'm really looking forward to my 18th Song Kran in Thailand. It is great to be young at heart! bingo............ 18 straight and wouldn't miss it if a team of clysdales tried to drag me away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Glad to see some other folks actually enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundman Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Glad to see some other folks actually enjoy it! Too right JD. Fantastic fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twschw Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 It's a great time. Will spend it with family (in-laws) near Khon Kaen eating, drinking and THROWING WATER. I wouldn't miss it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSnake Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 This will be my 17th year in the land of smiles for Songkhran, so I will be content to just set back a watch the FUN, Enjoy all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajah Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Stay at home. This used to be fun ok. But after several times... Maybe I'm just getting old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunDennis Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I am going to spend the Songkhran week around the Sukumvit area. Does anyone know how crazy it gets there ? Can you manage to get around without getting soaked whenever you step outside ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I am going to spend the Songkhran week around the Sukumvit area. Does anyone know how crazy it gets there ? Can you manage to get around without getting soaked whenever you step outside ? It is quite easy to not get wet if you know where to avoid. Places that farangs drink are worse like where Soi Nana meets Sukumvit is a big no-no. I have often stayed in Bangkok for Song Kran and not got wet the whole time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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