ArchieBunker Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 PDogg if you think this is in the wrong place, please put it somewhere else. I have never been to LOS during Songkran and thats by choice. Vacations at work didnt work out the way they usually do and thats wasnt a good thing. I will find myself in Bangers soon. I know its hotter than hell but whats it like in Bangers during Songkran? Are all the bars/massage places devoid of girls? Will I get drenched when I walk out my condo like in Pattaya or if I stay away from the Suhk area will I be OK?? Oh well, I guess I have to take things as they come....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamSam Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Bangkok (Suk area) is absolutely nuts during Songkran. At least that's been my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASMAC Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Like Mardi Gras in New Orleans? Except the Ladyboys are cute and sexy not fat and old? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I remember Silom/ Sala Deang area been pretty crazy years ago and I'd imagine it's pretty much the same today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyzzy Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I believe that Songkran is only the 13-15 in Bangkok and other places that are slightly more sane than Pattaya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KendoUK Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Bangkok is actually way quieter during Songkran because people migrate North to see the family, thus leaving the city a bit deserted. Places like Khao San Road, Silom and Siam (main tourist traps) are the main action spots for multiple drenchings. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieBunker Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 Great, all it looks like I will have to do is avoid thise areas from the 13-15th. Should be easy enough just watch a lot of Czech porn on the computer and perhaps visit a nice massage place!!!! Hope its not nuts in my area..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KendoUK Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Great, all it looks like I will have to do is avoid thise areas from the 13-15th. Should be easy enough just watch a lot of Czech porn on the computer and perhaps visit a nice massage place!!!! Hope its not nuts in my area..... Something else to bear in mind is a lot of small businesses shut down during that period due to the aforementioned staff migration to Isaan-land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieBunker Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 Yeah that would not shock me. I wonder if my fav small restaurant will be open. A nice little hole in the wall where I eat at least twice a week. its good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixon cox Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Nice and peaceful in my room during Songkran, although the fridge can start to look a bit bare pretty quickly. Note to self: - stock-up with extra Chinese food from Wok'n'Rok (LK Metro) - say an additional thank-you to the Tikka Center delivery guy (no extra tip) - clean the lenses on my binoculars - batten down the hatches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 just avoid it at all costs Arch .. a nightmare...take my word for it.. all the idiots come out of the woodwork and also many LBs go back home... The most mind numbing stupid event i have ever known....unless your in the 5 -13 years old bracket , escaped from the Loony Bin or have an IQ under 50 DONT BOTHER. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieBunker Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 Thats what i fugured and thats the reason why I never made a point of being there for it! It was unavoidable this year as the vacation awards went a little haywire this year at work! i have a buddy who lives in north pattaya and he escapes to the Phillippines for 10 days every year!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KendoUK Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 just avoid it at all costs Arch .. a nightmare...take my word for it.. all the idiots come out of the woodwork and also many LBs go back home... The most mind numbing stupid event i have ever known....unless your in the 5 -13 years old bracket , escaped from the Loony Bin or have an IQ under 50 DONT BOTHER. I think Tomcat is spot on, it's something maybe you need to experience once. For maybe the first day you think "this is fun" but towards the end of the first day when you get soaked for 1823823th time and the powder goes in your eyes you start to think "fuck this". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamSam Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I tend to agree. I enjoyed it for my first time and thought it was a lot of fun. However I soon grew tired of it all. It became a nuisance. My recommendation for newbies is to experience it once and decide for yourself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sustra2 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 i am landing in Bkk on the 13th.... will go straight to Huay kwang area ...will close the door...open the Talisker bottle i will buy in duty free airport...across the street will order the usual duck with chili sauce i like.... my plan is a little bit of duck.. a little bit of fuck...little bit of duck...little bit of fuck...for 3 days till is over..... i am ready for the storm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSumGai Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 one bottle will get you thru 3 days of that? I would need 2 at least. You know ladyboys that don't drink? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 To make a long story short....I fly to the PI on the 12th! Hawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyzzy Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 To make a long story short....I fly to the PI on the 12th! Hawk Same same, I'm going home on the 12th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdoggg Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Pattaya is very quiet today, April 12th. If Thais are going home for the holidays then they're already gone. Many Pattaya expats and long stay visitors are gone too. I passed a hotel that caters to hordes of Chinese and I don't see anyone around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieBunker Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 Its fairly quiet in my neck of the Bangkok woods. There is a feeling of a bit of a holiday buzz around the place. I think i will be inside or stay around my area for the next three days but i might venture out and have a look at some water fights.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdoggg Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Took an exploratory walk today around Friendship Supermarket and didn't see any water play whatsoever, Not even a little kid with a water pistol. As I recall, in previous years there was water play in that area in the week leading up to the 19th. One guy said that there was a little water throwing on Soi 7/8 last night, the 12th, but that is to be expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieBunker Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 I ventured out a bit today and lived to tell the tale. Traffic is much lighter than normal. Did i mention its hot? Man, is it ever! Not much water play in my 'hood. Went to Siam Square and it was on like Donkey Kong. Personally only got a couple of spritzes here and there. Thankfully nothing obnoxious. The water was cold so it actually felt good to get shot. If you didnt have a gun, it was like you were almost off limits even though the fights were going hot and heavy amongst those who were "armed'. I really didnt mind if I got shot by the kiddies. The dopey adults are another matter though. Three days of this is WAAAAY too much. I could not fathom an entire week of it. I could only imagine how many people would get actually shot if we had something like this in the US of A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyzzy Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 The owner of the guest house were I was staying told me Monday the police are suppose to crack down on those using massive amounts of water (buckets/hoses/etc) because of the drought. Only water pistols/guns would be allowed. Prostitution is illegal in Thailand also. During Songkran the toll booths between Pattaya and BKK have the gates up/open and the toll booths are unmanned so one can cruise straight through without stopping. Looks like a good place for a drunk to have a big wreck. The gates were open on my way to the airport Tuesday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoolpusher Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 With all the water flying around I hope someone takes some wet T- shirt happy snaps and posts them......PLEASE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lance2546 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Personally I fucking hate Songkran and used to exit the country for a month and get my pork adobo fix in Angeles City. But check it out for your self and decide. After the first Songkran experience it can get old, really fast. On the other hand: Sawasdee pii mai! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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