Brunus Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 This year I am my wife want to stay dry. We were thinking to go to Cambodia but it seems that they play water as well. Can anybody tell me a nearby country where they don't play water in this period? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowgus Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I was in Malaysia last year at that time and didn't see any water being tossed around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki1611 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Singapore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaParent Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Singapore That's where I'll be!! also Viet Nam has no Songkran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 We had no problems down here in Ban Amphur. Did by accident drive through Ban Amphur on the ONE day they celebrated, and it was no problem. They politely knocked on my window and asked if they could put some power on my face. I say SURE! They put a bit on, and shared a beer with me though the window. Fantastic. No water on the car, no powder either. We proceeded on and had a lovely dinner on the sea. No need to leave Thailand if you don't want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up-country_sinclair Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 No water on the car, no powder either. It really depends on where you live and work. Songkran in Chiang Mai is very different from what you're talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 No water on the car, no powder either. It really depends on where you live and work. Songkran in Chiang Mai is very different from what you're talking about. Absolutely! Ban Amphur is just south of Pattaya. Which I avoid like the plague. Luckily, getting to Makro or Tesco is safe...if you can deal with the long lines then! My point was there are many places here in Thailand where you can go and not have to worry about having water thrown in your face. Obviously that list doesn't include most of the major cities and tourist areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardholder Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I am not sure Cambodia does throw water. I doubt they will in Siem Reap and I suspect it will be tourist 'business as usual'. I hope so, because that is where I will be. http://www.happywink.org/newyearfestival/new-year-in-cambodia.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaParent Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 No water on the car, no powder either. It really depends on where you live and work. Songkran in Chiang Mai is very different from what you're talking about. Absolutely! Ban Amphur is just south of Pattaya. Which I avoid like the plague. Luckily, getting to Makro or Tesco is safe...if you can deal with the long lines then! My point was there are many places here in Thailand where you can go and not have to worry about having water thrown in your face. Obviously that list doesn't include most of the major cities and tourist areas. My first Songkran was in Nakhon Sawan and was a very civilised and enjoyable one. It's the likes of Pattaya and Bangkok that spoil it for everyone but it's not just the daft Farangs on Beach Rd., even the Thai areas of Pattaya they go overboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 My first Songkran was in Nakhon Sawan and was a very civilised and enjoyable one. It's the likes of Pattaya and Bangkok that spoil it for everyone but it's not just the daft Farangs on Beach Rd., even the Thai areas of Pattaya they go overboard. My first was in a very small village. You politely poured water on peoples shoulders and asked if you could put powder on people's faces...well...until later in the afternoon when the booze was flowing freely. Even then, it was great fun. Small squirt guns only. Occasionally a glass of water. Those pickup trucks with huge barrels of water in the back are a real pain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunus Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 Thank you all. I am not sure Cambodia does throw water. I doubt they will in Siem Reap and I suspect it will be tourist 'business as usual'. I hope so, because that is where I will be. http://www.happywink...n-cambodia.html This was our first choice too, but I read somewhere that they do play water in Cambodia too. Maybe it's not crazy like in Pattaya, but I would like to avoid damages to my camera and laptop. Anyway Vietnam and Malaysia are good alternatives. If anybody has been in Cambodia during Songkran please advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xen Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I spent last years Songhan in Bangkok and it was quiet pleasent as most had left to go back to the villages. A few kids throwing water at the taxis but they seemed to pick their marks as well - all done with restraint and fun. I,however, never went anywhere near Khao San Road which would be similar to Pattaya and that craziness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 its only one day here in Phuket so just stay inside, Cambodia does not do the water throwing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonsalviz Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 My first Songkran was in Nakhon Sawan and was a very civilised and enjoyable one. It's the likes of Pattaya and Bangkok that spoil it for everyone but it's not just the daft Farangs on Beach Rd., even the Thai areas of Pattaya they go overboard. My first was in a very small village. You politely poured water on peoples shoulders and asked if you could put powder on people's faces...well...until later in the afternoon when the booze was flowing freely. Even then, it was great fun. Small squirt guns only. Occasionally a glass of water. Those pickup trucks with huge barrels of water in the back are a real pain! Udon areas including small villiages are not dry friendly. Phisanoluk included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolsti Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I'm all booked up to go to Nhe Trang in Vietnam. I was here last Songkran and vowed not to experience it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSixpack Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Angeles City! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Yes, in the South of Thailand it's really just one afternoon. (And in full Muslim areas not at all; Yay Muslims.. ) They don't know what they're missing, but this does make it a good place for the haters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redroo Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Songkran starts on the 13th of april till the 15th of april Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaParent Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Songkran starts on the 13th of april till the 15th of april Your first time here isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Cambodia for me. Any water throwing is mainly in villages as l am told it is not permitted in major town centres 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZBill Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Geez guys! Why all the party poopers? Sonkran's a blast! My wife and I will be cruising in a tuk tuk with our supersoakers blasting everone in sight and enjoying the cooling buckets over our heads chased by a face full of powder! Then to a bar to get blasted ourselves on some AMFs (The Americans here should be familiar with this drink and what the letters stand for! LOL). I always carry the recipe on my phone for the bartenders here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardholder Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Geez guys! Why all the party poopers? Sonkran's a blast! My wife and I will be cruising in a tuk tuk with our supersoakers blasting everone in sight and enjoying the cooling buckets over our heads chased by a face full of powder! Then to a bar to get blasted ourselves on some AMFs (The Americans here should be familiar with this drink and what the letters stand for! LOL). I always carry the recipe on my phone for the bartenders here! Thanks AZBill you have just provided the best evidence possible for justifying my escape to Cambodia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZBill Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Geez guys! Why all the party poopers? Sonkran's a blast! My wife and I will be cruising in a tuk tuk with our supersoakers blasting everone in sight and enjoying the cooling buckets over our heads chased by a face full of powder! Then to a bar to get blasted ourselves on some AMFs (The Americans here should be familiar with this drink and what the letters stand for! LOL). I always carry the recipe on my phone for the bartenders here! Thanks AZBill you have just provided the best evidence possible for justifying my escape to Cambodia. Hahaha! Touche'! Have fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I'm all booked up to go to Nhe Trang in Vietnam. I was here last Songkran and vowed not to experience it again. I have fond memories of staying in the Vin Dong Hotel when it was $5 dollars a night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wittywitty Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 You have to stay at home to stay dry. Please don't get angry when you go out and get wet. It's a tradition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 My wife and I will be cruising in a tuk tuk with our supersoakers blasting everone in sight Go back home and don't come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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