orang37 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I was thinking I'd like to spend a week, or so, during the annual watergasm ... locating our physical body somewhere at altitude high enough to be much more now. Been looking at the various nests and lodgings around Chiang Dao; Doi Ang Khan might be another locale. Curious if you know of ... had recent experience with ... places in the area (with internet). thanks ! ~o:37; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I think Chiang Dao would be an excellent choice.The Nest Resort,there are 2 but the one with the small pool,may just be what you are looking for,quiet and surrounded by nature.We have stayed there. quite often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 re I was thinking I'd like to spend a week, or so, during the annual watergasm ... locating our physical body somewhere anywhere but here ! im off to hong kong for a week ish ? this year :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 5 hours ago, Sparkles said: I think Chiang Dao would be an excellent choice.The Nest Resort,there are 2 but the one with the small pool,may just be what you are looking for,quiet and surrounded by nature.We have stayed there. quite often I concur. I love the relaxed atmosphere there. Bring a good book. Food can get expensive if you eat there all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 6 hours ago, elektrified said: I concur. I love the relaxed atmosphere there. Bring a good book. Food can get expensive if you eat there all the time. We mostly eat at the other Nest resort which is a short walk away.Thai food as a contrast to the over priced Western offerings where we sleep,never understood the reasoning and the lady owner is quite touchy about any comments ! There are other options too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwilly Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I am doing UK via Hong Kong with Dragon Air & Cathy Splash for this year, beats my usually week - 10 days lock away. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 ^ I wish it was 10 days! Or are you in Pattaya by any chance? Either way I'll be happy to get just 4 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamboozled Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 On a similar note, does anyone have experience or knowledge of going to Laos for the Songkran period? I seem to recall reading that they do have songkran on a small scale but I hope it is very small. Also, is it possible to travel around easily or will everything be booked up solid like it is in Thailand? I'm thinking to book tickets to and fro Vientiane then bus it around the country at my whim. Possible or will this be a bad period for attempting that? Thanks so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 2 hours ago, Sparkles said: We mostly eat at the other Nest resort which is a short walk away.Thai food as a contrast to the over priced Western offerings where we sleep,never understood the reasoning and the lady owner is quite touchy about any comments ! There are other options too Yes that's true. The Thai Food at Nest 2 is IMO the best in Northern Thailand. But even that is expensive. Next time we will search for other options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahseer Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 2 hours ago, Sparkles said: the lady owner is quite touchy about any comments ! Think you'll find the person in question has relocated to Mae Rim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 We've booked a nice beach house on the secluded end of Koh Chang... My guess is we will still get wet but will be in our swim suits ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Holing up in our high rise condo seems to work well for me. I like watching the craziness from the windows. We have a big refrigerator and a good convenience store in the building, so we're set. Besides, U.S. income taxes are due on April 15th, so I always have a little "project" to work on during songkran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo the Face Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) "U.S. income taxes are due on April 15th, " Nancy... luv u bunches, butt shutt u mouf !!!! Edited March 17, 2017 by Gonzo the Face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 4 hours ago, Mahseer said: Think you'll find the person in question has relocated to Mae Rim. Not sure what the cryptic message means but I doubt she would ever sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhonKaenKowboy Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 April 17, this year, Nancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 4 hours ago, NancyL said: Holing up in our high rise condo seems to work well for me i used to do that but after years of feeling like a prisoner every songkran i started to go somewhere else instead hong kong won this year dave2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DipStick Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I have been around thailand for many years, either working there, business trips etc, and Songkran was always the bane of my life. i have to visit again next month, but have selected the dates being 23rd April - 3rd May, the whole visit will be spent in BKK. Please tell me this nonsense will be over and done with by then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhonKaenKowboy Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 1 hour ago, KhonKaenKowboy said: April 17, this year, Nancy. Actually April 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahseer Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 2 hours ago, elektrified said: Not sure what the cryptic message means but I doubt she would ever sell. Nothing cryptic there. She still owns Nest but has relocated. Simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex8912 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Why not just loosen up, get a big water gun, get wet and have some fun!! Hands down Songkran is the best holiday in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 1 hour ago, alex8912 said: Why not just loosen up, get a big water gun, get wet and have some fun!! Hands down Songkran is the best holiday in Thailand. Agreed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 1 hour ago, alex8912 said: Why not just loosen up, get a big water gun, get wet and have some fun!! Or practices the latest dance moves... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Freckle Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 ..., I simply just stay away. Too easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 1 hour ago, alex8912 said: Why not just loosen up, get a big water gun, get wet and have some fun!! Hands down Songkran is the best holiday in Thailand. I doubt the complainers have a good time left in them. I have heard these same complaints for fifty years. I too like Songkran. I always enjoy it; if I get wet, I won't shrink or melt. Maybe at 72, I just haven't gotten too old to enjoy a fun time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 All the old boys complaining about a bit of water, a drink or two & some fun I have enjoyed for 20+ years, maybe when I get older & grayer I may wish to run away too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex8912 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) 19 minutes ago, smotherb said: I doubt the complainers have a good time left in them. I have heard these same complaints for fifty years. I too like Songkran. I always enjoy it; if I get wet, I won't shrink or melt. Maybe at 72, I just haven't gotten too old to enjoy a fun time. I hope I'm as cool ? as you when I'm 72!!! I bet your fun attitude keeps you young! I hear 72 is the new 52! Edited March 17, 2017 by alex8912 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 31 minutes ago, smotherb said: I doubt the complainers have a good time left in them. I have heard these same complaints for fifty years. I too like Songkran. I always enjoy it; if I get wet, I won't shrink or melt. Maybe at 72, I just haven't gotten too old to enjoy a fun time. Hear Hear. Love Songkran. Great to see so many happy people having fun. Kids laughing and having a Ball - what's not to like. Some shenanigans - Pfffttt ! But then I am 18 - inside. Now and Forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formaleins Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 9 hours ago, sfokevin said: We've booked a nice beach house on the secluded end of Koh Chang... My guess is we will still get wet but will be in our swim suits ;-) Well good luck, make sure that you don't venture into town as the PLOD will likely arrest you for indecency as they did with a farang guy who DARED to go without a shirt in Chiang Mai last year! Morons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matador007 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 5 hours ago, dave2 said: i used to do that but after years of feeling like a prisoner every songkran i started to go somewhere else instead hong kong won this year dave2 I've stayed at this hotel before. Its perfectly alright. I found it interesting how they have smoking, and non-smoking floors. You can take tram across the top there, all the way to Causeway Bay for shopping, and all that other stuff. All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecoolfrog Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Formaleins said: Well good luck, make sure that you don't venture into town as the PLOD will likely arrest you for indecency as they did with a farang guy who DARED to go without a shirt in Chiang Mai last year! Morons. Anybody walking through a Thai town shirtless is certainly a moron ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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