Asiantravel Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) Sprayed with water behind The Avenue heading to Soi Buakhao at 12:30 am. They were pretty busy along Pratumnak Road and 2nd Road at 10pm. My assessment after being out on the motorcycle everyday since April 11 is that it seems more tame this year than in years past. I agree tropo. How quiet is Pattaya now especially Thappraya road and Pratumnak? Unreal compared to previous years. OK, it will no doubt get worse but certainly significantly quieter. Roll on 2mora what happens then ? Edited April 19, 2012 by Asiantravel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanW Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Sprayed with water behind The Avenue heading to Soi Buakhao at 12:30 am. They were pretty busy along Pratumnak Road and 2nd Road at 10pm. My assessment after being out on the motorcycle everyday since April 11 is that it seems more tame this year than in years past. I agree tropo. How quiet is Pattaya now especially Thappraya road and Pratumnak? Unreal compared to previous years. OK, it will no doubt get worse but certainly significantly quieter. Roll on 2mora what happens then ? You can venture out without getting soaked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayadingo Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 A few groups along the soi from Nirun Condo towards Pattaya Klang. I suppose I had to get wet once during Songkran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurfRider Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 . The mayhem spread to Jomtien in full force by 11:00am today ... from Thappraya / Thepprasit and down along the beach ... roving bands of terrorists, both on foot and in pick-up trucks ... complete with obligatory sewer-water tank trucks for quick refills ... hopefully the end is near -- at least for another 355 days. . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asiantravel Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) Sprayed with water behind The Avenue heading to Soi Buakhao at 12:30 am. They were pretty busy along Pratumnak Road and 2nd Road at 10pm. My assessment after being out on the motorcycle everyday since April 11 is that it seems more tame this year than in years past. I agree tropo. How quiet is Pattaya now especially Thappraya road and Pratumnak? Unreal compared to previous years. OK, it will no doubt get worse but certainly significantly quieter. Roll on 2mora what happens then ? You can venture out without getting soaked Well according to post #71 Jingthing it says “ On April 20, Pattaya beach road will be closed to pave the way for the Buddha procession. Afterwards, young people go gunning for fun armed with double-barrel water cannons and buckets, ensuring the beach town gets totally soaked. Among the more courageous "roadside warriors" are the transvestites who turn up in super-tight T-shirts clamouring for more water.” Edited April 19, 2012 by Rimmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92302 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Pattaya is awash with happy smiling faces, not one miserable looking sod in sight, brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) Well according to post #71 Jingthing it says “ On April 20, Pattaya beach road will be closed to pave the way for the Buddha procession. Afterwards, young people go gunning for fun armed with double-barrel water cannons and buckets, ensuring the beach town gets totally soaked. Among the more courageous "roadside warriors" are the transvestites who turn up in super-tight T-shirts clamouring for more water.” JT was quoting in that post the Nation. Today the 19th is usually the Big Day and should be the Last day. Here is that post: Well, today's the 11th. On your marks ... Here's a fresh Pattaya Songkran date kerfuffle from THE NATION: PATTAYAPattaya folk celebrate Songkran a week later though you can still expect to get wet over the next three days. On April 20, Pattaya beach road will be closed to pave the way for the Buddha procession. Afterwards, young people go gunning for fun armed with double-barrel water cannons and buckets, ensuring the beach town gets totally soaked. Among the more courageous "roadside warriors" are the transvestites who turn up in super-tight T-shirts clamouring for more water. The big day is the 19th, correct? Not the 20th. It's a large enough string of potential soaking days without adding another one, yes? Edited April 19, 2012 by MJCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 Yes, we know the Nation got it wrong, but the question is, maybe some people actually read the Nation and BELIEVED what they wrote? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Yes, we know the Nation got it wrong, but the question is, maybe some people actually read the Nation and BELIEVED what they wrote? I sincerely hope they do not, as I have a nite on the town planned with my wife tomorrow evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 Yes, we know the Nation got it wrong, but the question is, maybe some people actually read the Nation and BELIEVED what they wrote? I sincerely hope they do not, as I have a nite on the town planned with my wife tomorrow evening. I wouldn't worry too much. 19th --- then it is OVER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) Yes, we know the Nation got it wrong, but the question is, maybe some people actually read the Nation and BELIEVED what they wrote? I sincerely hope they do not, as I have a nite on the town planned with my wife tomorrow evening. I wouldn't worry too much. 19th --- then it is OVER. Thank god it's Friday the 20th Edited April 19, 2012 by MJCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Today the 19th is usually the Big Day and should be the Last day. Today is the BIG DAY and will be the last day. It doesn't go on much past sunset either, so you'll be able to go out dry tonight. My wife is out on Beach Road and Walking Street going crazy right now while I'm relaxing at home. She said it is better I stay home as I may get into a fight - and she's probably right - there's a lot of drunk people in town It's for young people and drunks as far as I'm concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 Today the 19th is usually the Big Day and should be the Last day. Today is the BIG DAY and will be the last day. It doesn't go on much past sunset either, so you'll be able to go out dry tonight. My wife is out on Beach Road and Walking Street going crazy right now while I'm relaxing at home. She said it is better I stay home as I may get into a fight - and she's probably right - there's a lot of drunk people in town It's for young people and drunks as far as I'm concerned. I'm not so sure you're right about it being dry TONIGHT. In my experience in the past, it goes on at night on the big day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsiam Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Pattaya is awash with happy smiling faces, not one miserable looking sod in sight, brilliant! They all be hiding...or gone overseas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I'm not so sure you're right about it being dry TONIGHT. In my experience in the past, it goes on at night on the big day. I'll let you know. I'm heading down Pratumnak and 2nd Road at 8pm to go gym. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Today the 19th is usually the Big Day and should be the Last day. Today is the BIG DAY and will be the last day. It doesn't go on much past sunset either, so you'll be able to go out dry tonight. My wife is out on Beach Road and Walking Street going crazy right now while I'm relaxing at home. She said it is better I stay home as I may get into a fight - and she's probably right - there's a lot of drunk people in town It's for young people and drunks as far as I'm concerned. Tropo you and I are in the same situation, the wife is also somewhere around town enjoying it while I'm trying to sort out my Music collection. I'm more then happy with this. This is just the way the cookie crumbles for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanW Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 There's a helicopter with film crew flying over key roads. It has just flown over the Thappraya road. This year has been the quietest in the 18 years I've been here. Yeh, I'm sick of being inside now, I'm going to try and go for some dinner Thappraya/Pratumnak area about 7pm. Any sign of water and I'm coming straight back to raid the fridge. I'll obviously be going in the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Today the 19th is usually the Big Day and should be the Last day. Today is the BIG DAY and will be the last day. It doesn't go on much past sunset either, so you'll be able to go out dry tonight. My wife is out on Beach Road and Walking Street going crazy right now while I'm relaxing at home. She said it is better I stay home as I may get into a fight - and she's probably right - there's a lot of drunk people in town It's for young people and drunks as far as I'm concerned. don't bet on it, pattaya is gridlocked right now, I just walked home from having some one day fun (as it should be) and it is mayhem, I honestly can't see this ending any time soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanW Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Today the 19th is usually the Big Day and should be the Last day. Today is the BIG DAY and will be the last day. It doesn't go on much past sunset either, so you'll be able to go out dry tonight. My wife is out on Beach Road and Walking Street going crazy right now while I'm relaxing at home. She said it is better I stay home as I may get into a fight - and she's probably right - there's a lot of drunk people in town It's for young people and drunks as far as I'm concerned. don't bet on it, pattaya is gridlocked right now, I just walked home from having some one day fun (as it should be) and it is mayhem, I honestly can't see this ending any time soon Thappraya road has got quieter now but have just made some good old cheese on toast. So looks like an early night with an early morning blast to Kleang on the bike 2mora. Happy New Year to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chops Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Anybody know if it is safe to go out tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Tropo you and I are in the same situation, the wife is also somewhere around town enjoying it while I'm trying to sort out my Music collection. I'm more then happy with this. This is just the way the cookie crumbles for us. Haha... she talked me into a late motorcycle trip around town. I nearly enjoyed it LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsiam Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Anybody know if it is safe to go out tonight? Its safe to go out every night...whats your problem ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Anybody know if it is safe to go out tonight? Its safe to go out every night...whats your problem ?? Safe in Pattaya on Wan Lai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Anybody know if it is safe to go out tonight? Its safe to go out every night...whats your problem ?? You have a car with the windows wound tightly shut. What would you know about Songkran safety when you're one of the hazards? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsiam Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Anybody know if it is safe to go out tonight? Its safe to go out every night...whats your problem ?? You have a car with the windows wound tightly shut. What would you know about Songkran safety when you're one of the hazards? Those that complain the most and the loudest are but hazards to themselves. Somone wise said that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielToddGilbert Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) Is it necessary to blog on here about ones life over Songkran, "i just made some cheese on toast" was the icing on the cake, who really gives a toss about ones daily habits over this festival. Seasonal affective disorder SAD is about right. If I was a young Thai wife to a moaning old expat wallowing in self pity at home alone, Songkran would be the perfect excuse to go out and get drunk and get... Edited April 19, 2012 by DanielToddGilbert 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Those that complain the most and the loudest are but hazards to themselves. Somone wise said that. Well, we were not complaining. He asked if it is safe to go out - meaning can he go out without getting soaked this evening. It's a reasonable question. But regarding safety - how could it be safe to drive or ride on roads with thousands of drunk people. This would be the least safe day of the year to go out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Is it necessary to blog on here about ones life over Songkran, "i just made some cheese on toast" was the icing on the cake, who really gives a toss about ones daily habits over this festival. Seasonal affective disorder SAD is about right. I'm about to take a shower - then I'm going to prepare a couple of roast beef sandwiches with avocado and horseradish and brew some nice coffee and then settle down to this week's episode of American Idol where the top 7 will sing. What are doing tonight? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markland Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 i was out in it from 12-8pm great day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielToddGilbert Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Is it necessary to blog on here about ones life over Songkran, "i just made some cheese on toast" was the icing on the cake, who really gives a toss about ones daily habits over this festival. Seasonal affective disorder SAD is about right. I'm about to take a shower - then I'm going to prepare a couple of roast beef sandwiches with avocado and horseradish and brew some nice coffee and then settle down to this week's episode of American Idol where the top 7 will sing. What are doing tonight? Pouring your missus another drink. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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