MisterFingers Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 <br />Just ventured out from the safety of the car. It's not that bad, some pretty men out there.<br /> Dammn - that is one pretty boy Well Songkran is over for the year and got to admit that it wasn't as bad as I expected. Even my trip to gym on Naklua's wet day wasn't as bad as I thought and my trip both to and from the FARSIDE into town was pleasantly uneventful Well, I'm not gay but that picture does not turn me off at all. I didn't know any men could have curves like that. Of course, knowing that's a ladyboy (if it really is), I'd rather be with the vast majority of the women on the planet before him/her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 songkran in pattaya sucks. Too much meanness in the thais as they go out of their way to pummel the farangs. Over one week when one can't walk to the mall, do some daytime hiking. I will avoid it again forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSixpack Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 And next year we'll have the same Songkran discussion threads and we'll say the same things as we did this year and years past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahtin Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 And next year we'll have the same Songkran discussion threads and we'll say the same things as we did this year and years past. Same procedure as every year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 And next year we'll have the same Songkran discussion threads and we'll say the same things as we did this year and years past. And of course the same people complaining about the discussion threads that they could easily avoid by not clicking in the first place. I hate Songkran with a passion as I'm sure most people who get around on motorcycles do. Flying away is a bit extreme though, unless you're lucky enough to be going somewhere anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picman Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Other countries are reaping the benefits of the Songkran stupidity. While I'm sure Songkran draws many Thais to major cities, it also repels those with the larger spending power (us). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
473geo Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Other countries are reaping the benefits of the Songkran stupidity. While I'm sure Songkran draws many Thais to major cities, it also repels those with the larger spending power (us). I just love to watch the children enjoy themselves....Songkran is a great day for them.....I guess you never see the happiness, laughter and squeals of delight. When I'm enjoying my day, I don't think about the Thai GDP...... Perhaps I should?.......no.... I think I'll enjoy the day with the kids. you keep your spending power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picman Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Other countries are reaping the benefits of the Songkran stupidity. While I'm sure Songkran draws many Thais to major cities, it also repels those with the larger spending power (us). I just love to watch the children enjoy themselves....Songkran is a great day for them.....I guess you never see the happiness, laughter and squeals of delight. When I'm enjoying my day, I don't think about the Thai GDP...... Perhaps I should?.......no.... I think I'll enjoy the day with the kids. you keep your spending power. I guess you never had a bucket of ice water (with ice) thrown at your face/body while driving innocently down a side street at 21:00. Multiply by 7 days. What you describe above is beautiful if only for 1-2 days. The attached photo shows the true Songkran. A light water sprinkling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Other countries are reaping the benefits of the Songkran stupidity. While I'm sure Songkran draws many Thais to major cities, it also repels those with the larger spending power (us). I just love to watch the children enjoy themselves....Songkran is a great day for them.....I guess you never see the happiness, laughter and squeals of delight. When I'm enjoying my day, I don't think about the Thai GDP...... Perhaps I should?.......no.... I think I'll enjoy the day with the kids. you keep your spending power. <deleted>. Is that a ''168 hour'' day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSixpack Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) Flying away is a bit extreme though, unless you're lucky enough to be going somewhere anyway. It's well worth it just to get away. You come back refreshed w/ a feeling of relief and victory, basking in the knowledge that you'll have a whole year w/o Songkran. I think there used to be a charter for sexpats direct to Angeles City. Me, I like a quiet break in inexpensive Penang, nice elegant bars, good food, beaches, civilized, international, historic, quaint in places. I'm hitting the States this year, though, and will be quaffing Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and cutting into a real steak while all those <snip> dump filthy ice water, powder, and urine on each other. Enjoy, <snip>! Edited February 17, 2009 by soundman Removed inflamatory comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popshirt Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Well I hateSongkran in Pattaya/Jomtien also. But it is not so bad and can even be enjoyable in other parts of Thailand. I spent the "official" Songkran in Isaan, but have also stayed in Bangkok during Songkran with no ill effects, just a few more smiles than usual. I guess Chiang Mai can be pretty rowdy from what I hear. I will return to Jomtien next Monday when it is all over for another year. A year later and I have a different plan for 2009. I am going away for TWO months, my least favourite months in Thailand--April and May--because of the heat, and will enjoy the springtime and early summer of the Southern California desert, and clean air, and quiet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Songkran is a great day for them.....I guess you never see the happiness, laughter and squeals of delight.When I'm enjoying my day, I don't think about the Thai GDP...... Yeah, the local Thais have a great week taking out their frustrations on Farang. I never think about the Thai GDP. Why should I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniorboysown Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) It ceases to amaze me that the so called 'educated traveler' didn't do his homework before moving to a place where local events piss them off so much they have to go to another country! <snip> Edited February 16, 2009 by soundman Removed flame. Do not do it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popshirt Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 It ceases to amaze me that the so called 'educated traveler' didn't do his homework before moving to a place where local events piss them off so much they have to go to another country! <snip> Good to hear you are no longer amazed. There is a difference between "having to go" and "wanting to go" and also between being able to comfortably or not. No need to be testy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 It ceases to amaze me that the so called 'educated traveler' didn't do his homework before moving to a place where local events piss them off so much they have to go to another country! <snip> Let me give you a clue. There are 357 non-Songkran days in every year. I'm amazed that an 'educated poster' didn't know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popshirt Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 It ceases to amaze me that the so called 'educated traveler' didn't do his homework before moving to a place where local events piss them off so much they have to go to another country! <snip> Let me give you a clue. There are 357 non-Songkran days in every year. I'm amazed that an 'educated poster' didn't know that. It is also possible that some of us enjoy being in several different countries for all kinds of reasons. Just because we leave "home" and move to Thailand doesn't mean we despise "home" and all that is associated with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slip Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Come on guys let this thread pass peacefully in the night, or at least put it to bed- it's almost time for the 'I hate Songkran 2009' thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatcharanan Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Flying away is a bit extreme though, unless you're lucky enough to be going somewhere anyway. It's well worth it just to get away. You come back refreshed w/ a feeling of relief and victory, basking in the knowledge that you'll have a whole year w/o Songkran. I think there used to be a charter for sexpats direct to Angeles City. Me, I like a quiet break in inexpensive Penang, nice elegant bars, good food, beaches, civilized, international, historic, quaint in places. I'm hitting the States this year, though, and will be quaffing Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and cutting into a real steak while all those <deleted> dump filthy ice water, powder, and urine on each other. Enjoy, <deleted>! Perhaps you should move to Penang for good. We will be rid of another whining miserable old fat foreigner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatcharanan Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) It ceases to amaze me that the so called 'educated traveler' didn't do his homework before moving to a place where local events piss them off so much they have to go to another country! <snip> Let me give you a clue. There are 357 non-Songkran days in every year. I'm amazed that an 'educated poster' didn't know that. You call yourself educated????? Edited February 16, 2009 by Phatcharanan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Come on guys let this thread pass peacefully in the night, or at least put it to bed- it's almost time for the 'I hate Songkran 2009' thread. And we'll have the same whining contingent complaining about the places they chose to move to/visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatcharanan Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Flying away is a bit extreme though, unless you're lucky enough to be going somewhere anyway. It's well worth it just to get away. You come back refreshed w/ a feeling of relief and victory, basking in the knowledge that you'll have a whole year w/o Songkran. I think there used to be a charter for sexpats direct to Angeles City. Me, I like a quiet break in inexpensive Penang, nice elegant bars, good food, beaches, civilized, international, historic, quaint in places. I'm hitting the States this year, though, and will be quaffing Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and cutting into a real steak while all those <deleted> dump filthy ice water, powder, and urine on each other. Enjoy, <deleted>! Bit of a numb nutty.........lets hope no soi dogs have pissed on your steak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) As this is indeed a predictable repeating topic, why bother opening a NEW 2009 I HATE SONGKRAN thread? This one will do just fine. Two months to go until THE HORROR! Edited February 16, 2009 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
473geo Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Other countries are reaping the benefits of the Songkran stupidity. While I'm sure Songkran draws many Thais to major cities, it also repels those with the larger spending power (us). I just love to watch the children enjoy themselves....Songkran is a great day for them.....I guess you never see the happiness, laughter and squeals of delight. When I'm enjoying my day, I don't think about the Thai GDP...... Perhaps I should?.......no.... I think I'll enjoy the day with the kids. you keep your spending power. <deleted>. Is that a ''168 hour'' day? When you are happy all your days roll into one long one..... When you are whingeing I guess you count the hours.... Roll on Songkran.....yeeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaa...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Other countries are reaping the benefits of the Songkran stupidity. While I'm sure Songkran draws many Thais to major cities, it also repels those with the larger spending power (us). I just love to watch the children enjoy themselves....Songkran is a great day for them.....I guess you never see the happiness, laughter and squeals of delight. When I'm enjoying my day, I don't think about the Thai GDP...... Perhaps I should?.......no.... I think I'll enjoy the day with the kids. you keep your spending power. <deleted>. Is that a ''168 hour'' day? When you are happy all your days roll into one long one..... When you are whingeing I guess you count the hours.... Roll on Songkran.....yeeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaa...... I like your reply. I hope you have a wonderful day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Other countries are reaping the benefits of the Songkran stupidity. While I'm sure Songkran draws many Thais to major cities, it also repels those with the larger spending power (us). I just love to watch the children enjoy themselves....Songkran is a great day for them.....I guess you never see the happiness, laughter and squeals of delight. When I'm enjoying my day, I don't think about the Thai GDP...... Perhaps I should?.......no.... I think I'll enjoy the day with the kids. you keep your spending power. <deleted>. Is that a ''168 hour'' day? When you are happy all your days roll into one long one..... When you are whingeing I guess you count the hours.... Roll on Songkran.....yeeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaa...... We all know where you'll be on Songkran - drunk in front of some bar pumping ice water at high pressure into people's faces as they ride past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 It ceases to amaze me that the so called 'educated traveler' didn't do his homework before moving to a place where local events piss them off so much they have to go to another country! <snip> Let me give you a clue. There are 357 non-Songkran days in every year. I'm amazed that an 'educated poster' didn't know that. You call yourself educated????? You're pretty uneducated yourself. I'm referring to "juniorboysown" as the 'educated poster' but you're replying to me. Wake up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatcharanan Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 (edited) I,ll spell it out for you old boy.....as you are having some educational problems it seems..................Here is a clue for ya........How many days in a year? When you get that right.....then you can start taking the mick about other peoples educational status..............Old boy. Quote from Tropo "Let me give you a clue. There are 357 non-Songkran days in every year. I'm amazed that an 'educated poster' didn't know that." Tee hee hee. Edited February 17, 2009 by Phatcharanan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 (edited) I,ll spell it out for you old boy.....as you are having some educational problems it seems..................Here is a clue for ya........How many days in a year? When you get that right.....then you can start taking the mick about other peoples educational status..............Old boy. Quote from Tropo "Let me give you a clue. There are 357 non-Songkran days in every year. I'm amazed that an 'educated poster' didn't know that." Tee hee hee. Let me spell it out for you old boy. Songkran goes on for at least 8 days in Pattaya. 1 year = 365 days minus 8 days = 357 Of course the exact number of days was not the point, only that Songkran does not mess up the whole year. Get yourself a clue first before you start preaching. Understanding the context of posts will be a good start for you. Edited February 17, 2009 by tropo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Is it okay to start complaining about this year's (2009) Songkran yet? I always leave Thailand about a week before Songkran starts. And, people ask me why I don't stick around for the Songkran party each year. This thread explains it all. I have a choice of staying a few extra weeks to be abused by drunken louts, or going trout fishing on some lovely British Columbia river. In both cases I am immersed in water, but one is by choice while wearing waders, and the other is unintentional while trying to ride my motorcycle past a few drunken idiots. It's a no-brainer choice. Have a good time folks and try to stay safe. I'll be thinking of you all and WILL be missing a few things I enjoy here in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaethon Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 (edited) I came across this in April 2006 outside a touristy outfit on Phra Ahthit, IIRC. Edited February 17, 2009 by phaethon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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