robster125 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I heard that the US Consulate has a 4th of July party for those Americans in the area... Is this something that we have to sign up for, or just show up? Do we need proof of being an American? Can we bring non-American friends (English, Aussie)? Or, is this even worth going to... what do they do? Is there food and drink provided? for sale? Thanks for anyone who may know anything about it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 4th of July Party .pdf held on July 3 from 4-8 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prism Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I heard that the US Consulate has a 4th of July party for those Americans in the area...Is this something that we have to sign up for, or just show up? Do we need proof of being an American? Can we bring non-American friends (English, Aussie)? Or, is this even worth going to... what do they do? Is there food and drink provided? for sale? Thanks for anyone who may know anything about it!!! Go to the U.S. Chiang Mai Conslate's website for more info. You have to sign up before going. I was turned away last year because I didn't sign up early enough and it already full. It's a great way to spend an afternoon and meet other americans. Worth going to and other nationalities can be your guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobs00 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Why are they celebrating the July 4th independence day on July 3rd????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Go to the U.S. Chiang Mai Conslate's website for more info. You have to sign up before going. Actually there is no indication of having to sign up except for non-US guests who have to send an e-mail to notifiy. There is no signup page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Why are they celebrating the July 4th independence day on July 3rd????? Perhaps it's the 4th in the US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobs00 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 (edited) Why are they celebrating the July 4th independence day on July 3rd????? Perhaps it's the 4th in the US? Nope, we are 13-16 hours ahead of them. Edited June 18, 2008 by mobs00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prism Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Go to the U.S. Chiang Mai Conslate's website for more info. You have to sign up before going. Actually there is no indication of having to sign up except for non-US guests who have to send an e-mail to notifiy. There is no signup page. True, but I do remember being turned away last year because it was already full. I just e-mailed them our names anyway to make sure we can attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Nope, we are 13-16 hours ahead of them. I still can't get that right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpdjohn Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Why are they celebrating the July 4th independence day on July 3rd????? Because they are government employees and after a big party, give themselves the day off after, with pay of course. ( Actually..it IS a paid federal holiday ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpdjohn Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 oops.. The day after I mean..the 4th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maejo Man Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I'm only going if they are showing a re run of "Yankee Doodle Dandy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabond48 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I'm only going if they are showing a re run of "Yankee Doodle Dandy" Just like last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpdjohn Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 May I be so kind as to ask who is all going? ( I need to know if I have to use my fake name so nobody really knows who I am ) Would be nice to actually meet some of my fellow loons. I'm bringing my bar girl instead of the Unit...much more fun when she gets tipsy and she sings a great version of "Olh Blutiful" ( she has her own ping pong balls too!!) See ya there! Mr. Grand Canyon State Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatouthruthefog Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Why are they celebrating the July 4th independence day on July 3rd????? Perhaps it's the 4th in the US? Nope, we are 13-16 hours ahead of them. Most nations are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill97 Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Why are they celebrating the July 4th independence day on July 3rd????? Perhaps it's the 4th in the US? Nope, we are 13-16 hours ahead of them. Most nations are. Perhaps 13-16 months or years ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpdjohn Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Why are they celebrating the July 4th independence day on July 3rd????? Perhaps it's the 4th in the US? Nope, we are 13-16 hours ahead of them. Most nations are. Ha ha.. That's a good one... Funny, I don't see "Singha" written on the side of the space station, or a union jack on the side of the Mars rovers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampo Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Because they are government employees and after a big party, give themselves the day off after, with pay of course. ( Actually..it IS a paid federal holiday ) Bingo! On the 4th the Consulate will be on skeleton crew, with most employees spending THEIR holiday time with family and/or friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swain Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I heard that the US Consulate has a 4th of July party for those Americans in the area...Is this something that we have to sign up for, or just show up? Do we need proof of being an American? Can we bring non-American friends (English, Aussie)? Or, is this even worth going to... what do they do? Is there food and drink provided? for sale? Thanks for anyone who may know anything about it!!! You have to send in a request to invite someone who is not an American on or before Sunday the 29th which of course was yesterday Thai time. Maybe they would accept it in the next 3 hours as its still Sunday in parts of the USA. In the previous post there is a link to a PDF file that will give you all the information you will need. Yes they will have food for sale there... pizza, hot dogs, beer, and soda..etc... and the like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolkGuitar Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Why are they celebrating the July 4th independence day on July 3rd????? When I was asked by a newly arrived expat if Thailand had a July 4th, I responded Thailand doesn't have a July 4th. It goes from July 3rd right into July 5th.... I'd better wait for that 1:30 plane... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabond48 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Yes they will have food for sale there... pizza, hot dogs, beer, and soda..etc... and the like. Yeah, at close to good ol American prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mongoose Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Why are they celebrating the July 4th independence day on July 3rd????? When I was asked by a newly arrived expat if Thailand had a July 4th, I responded Thailand doesn't have a July 4th. It goes from July 3rd right into July 5th.... I'd better wait for that 1:30 plane... Oh no Please don't go There are too many in need of just the kind of information you offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpdjohn Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Take that bus instead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapguy Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Yet ANOTHER thread hijacked!! Well, Rule Britannia! God Bless America! Advance Australian Fair! O Canada! The Soldier's Song. Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika (although I doubt many resident South African expats will claim this last song!) And so on... Oy! Give it up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lannarebirth Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Yet ANOTHER thread hijacked!!Well, Rule Britannia! God Bless America! Advance Australian Fair! O Canada! The Soldier's Song. Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika (although I doubt many resident South African expats will claim this last song!) And so on... Oy! Give it up!! I hear ya, but better give it a rest. That's the kind of thinking that got Frank Grimes electrocuted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M71 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Can I wear my 911 was an inside job t-shirt http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lgEpaLVjgo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skytrain2hell Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 That's normally a pretty good party. Bourbon st and Larry's Dive normally have a good 4th of July party as well. I read on larrysdive.com that they will have a free american buffet and 100 baht pints. Anyone else going to this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swain Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Wasn't bad this year. Though the hot dogs went from twenty-five baht up to forty baht this year. Saw a lot of friends unlike last year. The Jazz was hot but the fireworks not. They had a two or three minute display if that. Seemed I looked up and it was over. But this was my daughters first fireworks and she was terrified so it being over quickly was a blessing. Over all a good gathering of the red white and blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylviex Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 I've been buying fillet of beef (tenderloin, I think that is) from Muang Mai market by the US consulate. Hmmmmm ... don't wander off alone . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M71 Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Too right - "al-CIA-duh" - might get you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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