Captbonio Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Went to Cha am this year and it was hugely disapointing.. I know different places offer different levels of participation, but I wasnt expecting so little Any thoughts from you wizened and wonderful chaps ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post schondie Posted August 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2014 If you like the full on Songkran effect I'd suggest Chiang Mai. They start a week early and end well after the holiday has finished. Thank Buddha I'll be out of the country as I don't really enjoy it anymore. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Yep. Chiang Mai is the water war zone of Thailand. If more traditional, perhaps Sukhothai or Ayudhya. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el jefe Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Yep, CM is the place to be for a full on, fun, 3 day, water festival. It's also where disrespectful, drunken farang go for a few extra days of terror. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captbonio Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Thanks Gents I can see why you would get fed up with it....and why its a drunken mess. Im sort of looking for a bit of a variety.. good natured, harmless fun, and if i have a couple too many ...its not an issue... CM seems to get the nod, though it is probably a bit too OTT for me at this stage in life... Thanks for the input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WhizBang Posted August 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2014 Personally, I think it is anywhere but Thailand. Which is where I plan to be for Songktran 2015... anywhere but Thailand. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhizBang Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Thanks Gents I can see why you would get fed up with it....and why its a drunken mess. Im sort of looking for a bit of a variety.. good natured, harmless fun, and if i have a couple too many ...its not an issue... CM seems to get the nod, though it is probably a bit too OTT for me at this stage in life... Thanks for the input I used to go to Sanum Luang, and enjoyed it. 10 years ago. Now I hunker down in the fortress (or leave Thailand entirely). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post elgordo38 Posted August 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2014 Fill your frig with food and beer hunker down for 3 days. Thailand is running short of water to grow food and it disgusts me to watch this waste of a precious resource. If you look back Songkran was a gentle pouring of a small amount of water over a persons shoulders and this was when water was plentiful. Now its a water cannon fight. Its also a good way for the young to use up some testosterone. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post eddie61 Posted August 19, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2014 anywhere outside Thailand 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanapong Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Without a doubt if you want full on madness it has to be Pattaya. The added bonus being all the bargirls in tight shorts and t-shirts. For me , i'll be at home until it's all finished. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JeremyBowskill Posted August 19, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2014 Cambodia is a great place for songkran, they don't have it there! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterphil Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 About 5 years ago I did this: 12th Hua Hin 13th Hua Hin 14th Hua Hin 15th Bangkok 16th Bangkok 17th Pattaya 18th Pattaya 19th Pattaya Would I do it again? No chance, I do enjoy Songkran but I stick with the last day in Pattaya now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeO Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Personally, I think it is anywhere but Thailand. Which is where I plan to be for Songktran 2015... anywhere but Thailand. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larsjohnsson Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Personally, I think it is anywhere but Thailand. Which is where I plan to be for Songktran 2015... anywhere but Thailand. Agree I always leave Thailand a couple of weeks when it's Songkran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) Fill your frig with food and beer hunker down for 3 days. Thailand is running short of water to grow food and it disgusts me to watch this waste of a precious resource. If you look back Songkran was a gentle pouring of a small amount of water over a persons shoulders and this was when water was plentiful. Now its a water cannon fight. Its also a good way for the young to use up some testosterone. "Thailand is running short of water to grow food and it disgusts me to watch this waste of a precious resource." OMG do you really think throwing some water about for a few days is going to have any serious impact on water resources? Some people seem to have to really stretch to find some preposterous reason to be disgusted. Do you think the water thrown about on Songkran compares to the water "wasted" by nature when she lets loose? Edited August 19, 2014 by Suradit69 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffy Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I HAVE SUPPLIES for the time and don't leave my condo . Sit on my balcony bar ( 32nd floor ) and watch the fools . A lot of people visit . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingstonkid Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 patpong is usually a good place 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 If you like the full on Songkran effect I'd suggest Chiang Mai. They start a week early and end well after the holiday has finished. Thank Buddha I'll be out of the country as I don't really enjoy it anymore. How many songkram have you been to in CM they do not start early and defiantly end on time, the Thais are tired of it after 3 days and are ready for some dry time. It usually starts around 10am in the morning and is over in most places by sundown of course there is always a few who do not get the message and will continue on for a bit more usually around Thapae Gate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Fill your frig with food and beer hunker down for 3 days. Thailand is running short of water to grow food and it disgusts me to watch this waste of a precious resource. If you look back Songkran was a gentle pouring of a small amount of water over a persons shoulders and this was when water was plentiful. Now its a water cannon fight. Its also a good way for the young to use up some testosterone. I do not think wasteing a bit of water in the city will make a dent on what is availiable for farming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumply Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 It's a sad state of affairs if anyone feels the need to ask that question. But hey ho everyone to his own. I would suggest Mars, or somewhere far far away from Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louse1953 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 This is what Cha Am"s charm is,so little,not in your face tourism.On the other hand,Songkran is full on.Non stop conga line of utes on the esplanade road.Hotels are 4x plus the normal price.Best place for me now is out of the country.Not running away from Songkran,but the heat in April and May. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardflory Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I lived on "The Hill" in Pattaya during Songkran this year. On my way to 7-11 I was attacked by a little girl that was just a little taller than my knees. Her mother about had a heart attack till I started "running away in place" from the little one. The little girl was laughing and all smiles. 10,000 wai's and a big smile from the mom. On my way back, mom stopped the little one. At the restaurant where I eat, I saw no such mercy from one particular waitress - always a sincere smile and a wai when I enter. Powder and water was the method of attack. After falling victim of the """"most brutal of attacks upon my person"""", I returned in 10 minutes with a large bucket of water and had my revenge. Enjoy the fun, as long as it is fun!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post razzle Posted August 19, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2014 Kanchanaburi from 13th to 17th,,best ive been to,,,and to all the tossers who hate it,,buy a one way ticket somewhere and dont come back,,sounds like you have been here to long anyway,,bunch of <deleted>.The question was advice on the best place to enjoy Songkran,and all you give is dribble,,, 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saraphee Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Cambodia is a great place for songkran, they don't have it there! Yes they do - at about the same time as Thailand but done in the traditional way. They don't waste water! They do pour gentle amounts on an individual basis. So if you want water fights it's not for you. It's an exceptionally good time to be in Siam Reap - so that's where I'd go - despite some places being closed for a much shorter holiday than here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbluck58 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Where I go it is only 2 days with very little outside of that period - first day seems to be more orientated for the children with magic street shows and children's parties. Second day kicks off around 10 and there is a parade in the afternoon - loads of water, ice, powder etc - terrific fun and done and dusted by about 7pm - it is a terrific 2 days. The only problem is then going home, sitting in the garden with a cold beer and listening to the ambulances for the rest of the night. The best place for Songkran is entirely dependant on what you are looking for - if you want full on , Pattaya has to be the place - I lived there for 9 years and it got a bit tedious but if you are a first timer, it is hedonistic and fun. Farangs who do not enjoy Songkran should really think about leaving - it is one of the defining events of life in Thailand. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyBowskill Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Cambodia is a great place for songkran, they don't have it there! Yes they do - at about the same time as Thailand but done in the traditional way. They don't waste water! They do pour gentle amounts on an individual basis. So if you want water fights it's not for you. It's an exceptionally good time to be in Siam Reap - so that's where I'd go - despite some places being closed for a much shorter holiday than here. Really? I have been there in songkran before and never even noticed!!! learn summit new every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Aleman Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 SINGAPORE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BossBar Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 It's a sad state of affairs if anyone feels the need to ask that question. But hey ho everyone to his own. I would suggest Mars, or somewhere far far away from Thailand. If you think it so bad, why take the time to reply. He only asked a question get a life you muppet. My answer to his question : Last day in Pattaya is great fun. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtsabai Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Philippines comes quickly to mind, anywhere but Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunque Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Fill your frig with food and beer hunker down for 3 days. Thailand is running short of water to grow food and it disgusts me to watch this waste of a precious resource. If you look back Songkran was a gentle pouring of a small amount of water over a persons shoulders and this was when water was plentiful. Now its a water cannon fight. Its also a good way for the young to use up some testosterone. "Thailand is running short of water to grow food and it disgusts me to watch this waste of a precious resource." OMG do you really think throwing some water about for a few days is going to have any serious impact on water resources? Some people seem to have to really stretch to find some preposterous reason to be disgusted. Do you think the water thrown about on Songkran compares to the water "wasted" by nature when she lets loose? I would have thought that the major waste of water per head would be golf courses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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