Larry Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I've spoken to many Thais, even quite old ones, and no one has ever experienced anything like this. Not only is it cool and rainy this Songkran, but the rain is torrential....reminiscent of a monsoon. Any thoughts? My friend said....God is showing that His water gun is the largest one of all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiling mantis Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I had half a thought to go outside with a towel and try to dry those passing by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJW Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I think it was 1985 the last time the weather was like this at Songkran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PostmanPat Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 dam_n!! Cant play Songkran today as its raining and I dont want to get wet. Must take an umbrella!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuu_CM Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Our soi had kids and families out this morning playing Songkran. Now, looking from my balcony, everyone has gone / stopped. Bad timing for a monsoon! Hoping it clears up before the big afternoon parade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mypet Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Doctors will be overworked next week ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulwy Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 dam_n!! Cant play Songkran today as its raining and I dont want to get wet. Must take an umbrella!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Huh? It rains at least one day on Songkan almost every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throatwobbler Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Huh? It rains at least one day on Songkan almost every year. Yes it does normally rain during Songkran but it's generally just one quick storm. The weather is always hot though. I've not known anything like this before. This has made this Songkran pretty miserable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 The monsoon-rains have started very early, after a shorter/cooler 'hot-abd-dry' season, or maybe the gods just wanted to join-in the fun ? It didn't stop Mrs R & the kids from taking the battle-wagon into town, so BEWARE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 (edited) Huh? It rains at least one day on Songkan almost every year. Yes it does normally rain during Songkran but it's generally just one quick storm. True, but the cool weather does not seem to be stopping too many - at least where I live near Thapae Gate. Edited April 13, 2011 by Ulysses G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Huh? It rains at least one day on Songkan almost every year. Yeah, but usually a tiny litlte bit in the evening/late afternoon after a hot and sunny day. The hot & sunny part was absent today. Still didn't stop too many people, indeed. And didn't stop me. However I will add that the ice and icey water was a little bit too much today. Best bars around LK today.. Number 1 (no ice water, good atmosphere) and Easy Corner (LOUD speakers outside). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaideeguy Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 5555555.....love it, but there were still plenty of unattended kids and drunken adults out on the roads, all flirting with death while throwing water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraSnakeNecktie Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 in the Weather Underground forecast it's supposed to hit 40 on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sendbaht Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 (edited) Still road my bicycle around and around the moat. Cold a heck with the ice water poured over you but all in the fun. Cold beer did not help to warm us up maybe should have drank coffee. Still fun but not that many people. Warmest part of the day was riding home. I want more people, some sun and cold beer today. This is my wish but I'll take what is giving. Edited April 13, 2011 by sendbaht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashoka Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I saw a group wearing rain ponchos and throwing water yesterday, I guess they can dish it out but they can't take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Dog Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 It should be a better day today as the weather radar is showing the entire region clear. Yesterday it was just a yellow-green mass of Songkran subduing stuff. We ended up quitting a bit earlier but still had fun. The shivering stopped after a hot shower! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Dog Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I saw a group wearing rain ponchos and throwing water yesterday, I guess they can dish it out but they can't take it. I saw three different dudes walking around with full face motorcycle helmets on. One guy even had a waterproof camera housing on top. Whatever it takes to join in I guess...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Weather Radar on the blink then ! 08.34 and heavily overcast in Hang Dong. If anything it looks like more rain coming today. It should be a better day today as the weather radar is showing the entire region clear. Yesterday it was just a yellow-green mass of Songkran subduing stuff. We ended up quitting a bit earlier but still had fun. The shivering stopped after a hot shower! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Weather Radar on the blink then ! 08.34 and heavily overcast in Hang Dong. If anything it looks like more rain coming today. It should be a better day today as the weather radar is showing the entire region clear. Yesterday it was just a yellow-green mass of Songkran subduing stuff. We ended up quitting a bit earlier but still had fun. The shivering stopped after a hot shower! It's light, high altitude cover. Weather radar picks up heavy clouds that'll produce rain. Either way, I would prefer blasting sunshine, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHunt Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I'm loving this Sonkran Got up at 5am to sneak into town for the market, did all my shopping, didn't see one retard with a water pistol or bucket. And now it's bloody freezing so nobody is daft enough to play with water. Hurrah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Heh. We'll see about that. Plan to bring some warm water (for a different effect) and head into town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Dog Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Heh. We'll see about that. Plan to bring some warm water (for a different effect) and head into town. Great idea. Even yesterday, the tap water felt warmer than the air. Let your clothes start to dry out a bit and it got reall chilly. I was glad to see very little ice being used. Don't like the frigid blasts. The sun sure is lazy about peeking out today...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Heh. We'll see about that. Plan to bring some warm water (for a different effect) and head into town. Heh heh, I'll bring some too - in a kettle...... Seriously, me and Mrs Pikey left Number 1 last night about 7pm and it was bloody freezing riding back to San Sai. It was fun sharing a hot shower though Enjoy your Songkran whatever the weather everyone! Cheers, Pikey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBrad Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I think that Songkrahn will (should?) be extended for another day or two beyond the final day just to make up for the days of fun lost due to the cool, cloudy weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard2010 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Great Wet Tea shirt Weather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Dog Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I think that Songkrahn will (should?) be extended for another day or two beyond the final day just to make up for the days of fun lost due to the cool, cloudy weather. I agree. How anyone could not enjoy this holiday is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJW Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Huh? It rains at least one day on Songkan almost every year. Only in the downtown area, a reaction to all of the water throwing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 So happy to see it turned into a BEAUTIFUL sunny & Songkranny day!! Lots of wholesome fun for all. My family enjoyed it thoroughly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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