Jump to content
Login with your Gmail HERE and start posting in seconds! ×

Samui to be a Songkran ‘Paradise’

snoop1130

By snoop1130
in Koh Samui News

 Share

Recommended Posts

snoop1130 Legendary Member

snoop1130

Posted
Posted

Samui to be a Songkran ‘Paradise’

 

641acf44183f429baf6979bf3d5daf1b-sld.jpeg

 

Some of the big names in electronic music will be performing at the Paradise Island Festival being presented by London-based Soundcrash on Koh Samui on April 15 and 16.

 

The music and arts festival right on Chaweng Noi Beach coincides with the Songkran New Year celebrations, so there’ll be plenty of splashing going on amid the music of top bands and DJs from around the world.

 

In the line-up are hip-hop royalty the Pharcyde, drum-and-bass pioneers Goldie and LTJ Bukem, Krafty Kuts, Maribou State, DJ Kentaro and many more artists from home and abroad. 

 

Drawing on a wealth of experience that includes the award-winning Soundwave Festival, now in its ninth year, the team will be staging all sorts of activities, from boat parties to classes in yoga, tai chi and Thai cookery.

 

The eco-conscious Paradise Island Festival provides a great alternative to the full-moon parties popular among the islands, with its added focus on art and responsible tourism that involves working closely with the local community on projects such as reforestation. 

 

The festival on Chaweng Noi Beach will run from noon to 2am on April 15 and 16. Admission costs Bt2,800. 

 

Get more details and tickets at www.ParadiseIslandFestival.com.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/life/music/30310653

 
thenation_logo.jpg
-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-3-29
Foghorn Leghorn Newbie

Foghorn Leghorn

Posted
Posted

I thought that this year's Songkran celebrations were to be somewhat restrained out of respect for the late King Bhumibol.

Samui seems to be an exception. With admission charges at 2,800 baht it is no surprise that money overrides respect.

Tidybeard Explorer Member

Tidybeard

Posted
Posted

How sad is that ?.... 2,800 Bht to watch a guy play some CD's. In the old days you would get to see the band on a stage with a performance that was a one off  for that crowd on that night - never to be repeated.

Thank god I live on the West of the island... it will be chaos as there is virtually no parking at Chaweng Noi beach.

cornishcarlos Platinum Member

cornishcarlos

Posted
Posted
2 hours ago, Tidybeard said:

How sad is that ?.... 2,800 Bht to watch a guy play some CD's. In the old days you would get to see the band on a stage with a performance that was a one off  for that crowd on that night - never to be repeated.

Thank god I live on the West of the island... it will be chaos as there is virtually no parking at Chaweng Noi beach.

 

Not quite how it works fella but each to their own :)

PoorSucker Star Member

PoorSucker

Posted
Posted
How sad is that ?.... 2,800 Bht to watch a guy play some CD's. In the old days you would get to see the band on a stage with a performance that was a one off  for that crowd on that night - never to be repeated.
Thank god I live on the West of the island... it will be chaos as there is virtually no parking at Chaweng Noi beach.

Actually big parking on right before hill to Chaweng viewpoint.

Sent from my Lenovo TB3-710F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app

Basil B Ruby Member

Basil B

Posted
Posted
On 30/03/2017 at 0:58 AM, Foghorn Leghorn said:

I thought that this year's Songkran celebrations were to be somewhat restrained out of respect for the late King Bhumibol.

Samui seems to be an exception. With admission charges at 2,800 baht it is no surprise that money overrides respect.

No Samui will not be an exception... no the mayhem and stupidity will proceed throughout the kingdom as usual...:sad:

cornishcarlos Platinum Member

cornishcarlos

Posted
Posted

La Tomatina, Spain.

Cheese Rolling, U.K.

Pamplona Bull Run, Spain.

 

Just a couple of the top of my head... 

Songkran is another, not stupidity but tradition (all traditions get warped with time)..

The world would be a boring place without traditional "mayhem & stupidity" or if it was run by a bunch of TVF members :)

Basil B Ruby Member

Basil B

Posted
Posted
3 hours ago, cornishcarlos said:

La Tomatina, Spain.

Cheese Rolling, U.K.

Pamplona Bull Run, Spain.

 

Just a couple of the top of my head... 

Songkran is another, not stupidity but tradition (all traditions get warped with time)..

The world would be a boring place without traditional "mayhem & stupidity" or if it was run by a bunch of TVF members :)

Well Cheese Rolling happens in one place in the UK on one day of the year, and no one is going to lob a cheese at you when you walk out doors.

PoorSucker Star Member

PoorSucker

Posted
Posted
13 hours ago, Basil B said:

No Samui will not be an exception... no the mayhem and stupidity will proceed throughout the kingdom as usual...:sad:

 

There will be one day as usual on Samui.

 

samuijimmy Ruby Member

samuijimmy

Posted
Posted

I see Central Plaza is advertising their annual event on the 13th...

 

That is good fun.... especially for kids or those young at heart! :whistling:

 

...... but perhaps getting there and back not so much!

Birdman Platinum Member

Birdman

Posted
Posted

my last concert on Samui was Mini Woodstock with UB 40,  Big Brother and the Holding Company, Jerry Lee Lewis ......

 

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.






ASEANNOW

ASEANNOW (formerly Thai Visa) Thailand's oldest and most popular forum for expats and foreigners.

Sign up today and have your say

MORE INFO

POPULAR AREAS

CONTACT US

219/59 Asoke Towers, 15th Floor, Soi Sukhumvit 21, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
(+66) 99 196 1100
[email protected]

×
×
  • Create New...