webfact Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Bangkok gearing up for big parade as TAT expect Songkran cash bonanza Picture: Thai News Agency BANGKOK: -- Plans have been announced for a Songkran parade to be held next Saturday along Sukhumvit Road. The "Cool all over the Earth Amazing Songkran" parade will start near the Emporium shopping center and go to Pathumwan district around Siam Square on April 8th between 6pm and 9.30pm, reported Thai News Agency. There will be six floats each showcasing an aspect of Thai culture associated with the festival. Songkran activities will be taking place on four designated areas within the Benjasiri Park throughout the period from 8th April to 13th. There will be activities there each evening from 4 to 8pm including an international "Thephee" beauty contest. The Tourism Authority of Thailand expect a huge influx of visitors with events planned nationwide. They expect an additional 2.4 million visitors and an extra 17 billion baht flowing into the economy nationwide, reported Thai News Agency. Source: Thai News Agency -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-03-31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyhangmon Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 >Cool all over the Earth Amazing Songkran< What?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoareyou Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 >Cool all over the Earth Amazing Songkran What??Another botched translation. Probably used Google translate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphere Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 1 hour ago, webfact said: The "Cool all over the Earth Amazing Songkran" parade will start near the Emporium shopping center and go to Pathumwan district around Siam Square Translation....start near the centre of the universe, and go all the way to the edge of the earth as we know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I can think of a few aspects of Thai culture that won't be touted with float... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regyai Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I bet the "Drunken morons vehicular carnage" float is a blast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamgeorgeallen Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 hope everyone will be wearing black out of respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 6 hours ago, webfact said: The Tourism Authority of Thailand expect a huge influx of visitors with events planned nationwide. They expect an additional 2.4 million visitors and an extra 17 billion baht flowing into the economy nationwide, reported Thai News Agency. Its always about the money honey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaidream Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I know one person who won't be spending their money during Songkran. Me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecoolfrog Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 An ADDITIONAL 2.4 million visitors , in one week , really !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDbkh Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Wow - that's about 8,000 extra flights coming into Swampy and other airports - I hope they've told Immigration that all leave is cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoareyou Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Wow - that's about 8,000 extra flights coming into Swampy and other airports - I hope they've told Immigration that all leave is cancelled.Shocked! Most cheap Charlie's will arrive Don Muang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaiyen Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 They recently said that Songkhran celebrations should be subdued and quiet as it is still the period of mourning. Now TAT want a big parade and see the money potential as more important. How pathetic ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Hey. It is Songkhran! , an not every body cares to go and get wet in Thailand. . I spent 2.5 months in Thailand and got out before Songkhan because I am not into that scene. Also the weather was hot during March and it was time to come back to cool Canada. Happy Songkhran to those who do attend. Have Fun! Geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graemeaylward Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 I may be wrong but according to my calendar, Songkran coincides with Easter this year I.e. 13-17 April! So why does Bangkok feel the need to celebrate it a week in advance? Or are they going to make it a 2 week celebration to share the road deaths out over a longer period! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 On 31/03/2017 at 9:35 AM, elgordo38 said: Its always about the money honey. That is the "be all and end all" of almost everything here sadly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 1 hour ago, petermik said: That is the "be all and end all" of almost everything here sadly Many moons ago the sidewalk on our main street was done in beautiful red tiles. Now after bearing the weight of fat and thin alike plus motorbikes they are lifting and creating holes. The answer now is get a bucket of concrete and slop it in the holes. Another quality infrastructure repair for future generations to enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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