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Norseman Moderator


Joined: 10 May 2005 Posts: 2156 Location: Hua Hin
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Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 6:20 pm Post subject: |
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It's actually pouring down right now with lots of donner und blitzen.
Spectacular view!! _________________ I intend to live forever -- so far, so good. |
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Big Boy Legend


Joined: 04 Nov 2005 Posts: 2927 Location: UK
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Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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That's it, get rid of all that rain before I arrive! If I can't have any beer for 2 days, I might as well enjoy the sunshine at least until the real water festivities start.
I see that most of the official activities are due to take place in Queen's Park this year. Can anybody tell me what will be happening on each of the 6 days, and which day(s) it will be best to have a walk around Queen's Park?
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Burger Ace

Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Posts: 1113 Location: Hua Hin
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Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:40 pm Post subject: Re: The water festival? |
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Michael Wrote:
| Quote: | | Where I can buy a water maschine gun? |
They are sold on just about every street corner Michael.
No problems finding them during Songkhran.
Burger
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MartinJ Specialist

Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 149 Location: England
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Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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Itoo would like to know if there is a program of events
Does any one know if they plan this festival or just let it all fall together??
1st thing to do when i get there is get a water gun, any one gets me wet i want to get them wetter (is that a word?)
I do hope the rain stops.
About the beer not being on sale? What happens to all the Bar and Girls They get days of??
Guess they have to vote too _________________ "Do you expect me to talk", No Mr. Bond I expect you to die! |
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prcscct Legend


Joined: 23 Mar 2004 Posts: 2746 Location: Looking for a moonlit buffet.
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Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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| bj.blackowitz wrote: | till the 19TH?
Oh my god...
will have to change my schedule as well then |
The 19th was a reference to PATTAYA guys. Re: my handle is Naklua therefore I am across the gulf here and was referencing BG's comment about Pattaya/Bangkok...not HH. Your dates there are different I am sure. Pete |
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Big Boy Legend


Joined: 04 Nov 2005 Posts: 2927 Location: UK
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Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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I've seen a programme stating it's on in Queen's Park from 10th to 16th - 7 days, not 6 as I said earlier . Unfortunately the programme does not really say whats on |
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MartinJ Specialist

Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 149 Location: England
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Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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Dam
I knew i was going to be late.
But may be it be good thing and the party be in full swing when i get there.
After the 3 hour ride to get there i could do with something to lighten the evening
 _________________ "Do you expect me to talk", No Mr. Bond I expect you to die! |
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Bamboo Grove Moderator


Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 1709 Location: South from North Pole
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Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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I got accidentally to Pattaya sometimes in mid 90's for Songkran. Left the next day but as the traffic was moving at the speed that made snails envious, I decided to walk to the bus station from Soi 7. I was ambushed every 0.75 meters and powdered with 'baby mild' as well, sometimes not so gently by some nice folks. It took me about 1,5 hours to walk to the bus station (compared to the 3,5 it would have taken by baht bus). Fortunately I had purchased some garments and put them into plastic bag so I could were some dry clothes before getting into the bus. Songkran in Pattaya - never again. _________________ 知彼知己, 胜乃不殆; 知天知地, 胜乃可全
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prcscct Legend


Joined: 23 Mar 2004 Posts: 2746 Location: Looking for a moonlit buffet.
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Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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| I've been doing some scouting BG these past 2 weeks as have a friend in town staying in the beach road area. Been all around soi 7 and adjoining, both sides of second road and what I see are the faces of the the same expats who frequent the same beer bars everyday. The throng of strangers who were here during high season has vanished. Perhaps we'll have a more sane Songkran this year, I can hope, However, I've been told that many young guys schedule their yearly holidays just to arrive in Pattaya at Songkram to raise hell as they know they'll get away with most of it during that time. Sad if true. Pete |
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johnnyk Guru

Joined: 02 Sep 2005 Posts: 893
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Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2006 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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Pattaya is the very worst place for songkran.
Fat, drunk, aggressive louts acting out Rambo fantasies for an entire week.
Avoid Pattaya. |
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