jobin Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Yesterday i saw some Thai youth swimming, at least submerged, in the moat, near Suan Dok Gate. Looked cooling and fun. Would i be ill advised to take a dip also? I am not Thai. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tywais Posted July 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 11, 2014 If you wear a condom, ear plugs and a face mask you may be ok. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaamNaam Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) Ear infection / treatment drops are not very easy to come by in CM, I wouldn't. Wearing one of these is highly recommended. http://libarynth.org/_media/chemical-protective-suit.jpg Edited July 11, 2014 by DaamNaam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSteve Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Need a protection tattoo first. Good for knife wounds, gun shots, and moat parasites. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymouse Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 It would be a good case study let us know how you get on 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Payboy Posted July 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 11, 2014 You could test the water first by washing your arse in it like the Chinese tourists. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narkeddiver Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Need a protection tattoo first. Good for knife wounds, gun shots, and moat parasites. For additional protection wear several amulets around your neck - this also prevents you from being involved in traffic accidents 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scd Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I was in there for the first couple of Songkrans that i was here for, and have lived to tell the tale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybruce Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I was in there for the first couple of Songkrans that i was here for, and have lived to tell the tale. Before Songkran the local government makes a special effort to aerate the water (bacteria don't like oxygen) and otherwise treat the water so it isn't too hazardous. Even then people avoid getting the foul stuff in their eyes and mouths. That doesn't mean that swimming in the moat will definitely make you ill, but it increases the chances. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf5370 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Why not go to the lakes instead? Safer, cleaner, nicer environment, and no car pollution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ataloss Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Ear infection / treatment drops are not very easy to come by in CM, I wouldn't. Wearing one of these is highly recommended. http://libarynth.org/_media/chemical-protective-suit.jpg 'Ear infection / treatment drops are not very easy to come by in CM....' Really? A bit off topic but my dog has just developed an ear infection. Any one any ideas on where to obtain drops before seeking medical advice: no vehicle to transport him? Appreciated.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolkGuitar Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 The wonderful little pharmacy just inside Thapae Gate, on the left side as you go down Ratchadamnern St carries two different formulation of anti-biotic ear drops, one stronger than the other. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chiang mai Posted July 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 11, 2014 If you really want to swim in the Moat, be sure to get out of your car first! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoloFlyer Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Go for ya life: http://www.cm108.com/bbb/index.php/topic/2762-%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%A7-%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%B9%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B7%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%83%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%A1%E0%B9%88-%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B1%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%87/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scd Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Why not go to the lakes instead? Safer, cleaner, nicer environment, and no car pollution. You do know why most Thai's go into the water at Huay Tung Tao don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Swim in the moat ? I wouldn't even swim in the Ping River, neither would I eat fish from the commercial farms on the Ping south of CM city. Unless there were regular readings of water quality.Having said that you can see kids swimming all the time in the klongs in Bangkok which are no more than open sewers. Maybe Thais have a bacteria resistant gene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Carib Posted July 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 11, 2014 If you really want to swim in the Moat, be sure to get out of your car first! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Vigo life saving drill practice perhaps, dunno! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 If you're really lucky you can get Leptospirosis and impress all your friends. Or maybe you just love the taste of rat piss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaamNaam Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Ear infection / treatment drops are not very easy to come by in CM, I wouldn't. Wearing one of these is highly recommended. http://libarynth.org/_media/chemical-protective-suit.jpg 'Ear infection / treatment drops are not very easy to come by in CM....' Really? A bit off topic but my dog has just developed an ear infection. Any one any ideas on where to obtain drops before seeking medical advice: no vehicle to transport him? Appreciated.... The pharmacy opposite the main entrance to Suan Dok Hospital / Maharaj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaamNaam Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Why not go to the lakes instead? Safer, cleaner, nicer environment, and no car pollution. You do know why most Thai's go into the water at Huay Tung Tao don't you? No. And I thought you were going to enlighten us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf5370 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Why not go to the lakes instead? Safer, cleaner, nicer environment, and no car pollution. You do know why most Thai's go into the water at Huay Tung Tao don't you? No. And I thought you were going to enlighten us. Every time I go, its only me and my kids swimming (or rubber ringing wrt my kids) - and the odd Thai school boy - adult Thais sit eat and drink and go again. Free toilet next to the lakes helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBobThai Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 There was an article in National Geographic about people bathing in the Ganges river in India with all of the pollution and the remains of partially cremated bodies. It seems that after a period of time, the body builds up a resistance to all of this crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaamNaam Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 There was an article in National Geographic about people bathing in the Ganges river in India with all of the pollution and the remains of partially cremated bodies. It seems that after a period of time, the body builds up a resistance to all of this crap. The Ganges is a very fast flowing river with very fresh beginnings. Most of the remains and pollution would wash away without much trace. It's not the same as the Chiang Mai moats. Just the rats piss in there would be enough to put your body into toxic shock if you have any open wounds. Just the same (and back on topic) I would NOT swim in the moats. Huay Tung Taew lake is a very good choice. Swam there many times without incident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernjohn Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 The wonderful little pharmacy just inside Thapae Gate, on the left side as you go down Ratchadamnern St carries two different formulation of anti-biotic ear drops, one stronger than the other. I have to ask did you swim in the moat and find the need for them. but yes that is a very good pharmacy. I believe it is run by two sisters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 It's not the rat piss I'd be worried about, but all the dog excrement. Have you ever noticed how many people walk their dogs along the moat? Where do you think that e-coli ends up? If you really have the urge, wait until Songkran time. They do seem to make an effort to clean it up somewhat then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolkGuitar Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 The wonderful little pharmacy just inside Thapae Gate, on the left side as you go down Ratchadamnern St carries two different formulation of anti-biotic ear drops, one stronger than the other. I have to ask did you swim in the moat and find the need for them. but yes that is a very good pharmacy. I believe it is run by two sisters. No, no swiming in the moat for me. I prefer water cleaner than raw sewerage. Common misconception that it 'was' run by two sisters. Not so. Just good friends. Now one of them has gotten married and moved away from Chiang Mai, leaving the other busier than a one-armed wallpaper hanger. She's an excellent pharmacist, and always seems to come up with the very best remedy for whatever ails me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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opalred Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 i think its good idea while you in there toss some of those turds out left from songkran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 #nuffsaid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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