Rimmer Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Songkran comes to a close for another year PATTAYA:--After 9 days of water throwing fun for many, madness for others, the annual festivities come to a close today and tomorrow. Today, April 19, is the final day of Pattaya’s Songkran celebrations. It begins with official ceremonies at Chaimongkol Temple. Alms offerings is set for 7:30 a.m. with the elderly blessing ceremony at 8:30 a.m. and a cultural show kicking off at 9 a.m. featuring dancing and traditional games. Pattaya’s Songkran parade sets off at noon along Second Road, Central Road and back along Beach Road to Bali Hai Pier before returning to the temple. Of course, the entire route will be inundated with water as Songkran draws to a close. Pattaya officials reminded revelers that powder and chalk is not permitted, nor are high-power water guns. Water-throwing should stop at 6 p.m. Tomorrow, April 20, the Rice Festival in Naklua, with no water throwing, officially brings the mid-April events to a close. Read more: https://www.pattayamail.com/news/songkran-comes-to-a-close-for-another-year-252631 -- PATTAYA MAIL 2019-04-19-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 It should be only ONE day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, Jingthing said: It should be only ONE day. It is where I live... No-one bothers till about lunch time and then they have had enough by 5-6pm.. Done and dusted in 6hrs ???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman24 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 ha ha Victor, its non of your business, you are a guest here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toenail Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 After working / living in Thailand for 15 years I am tired of reading about their water shortages when they still have water festivals in the cities 3+ days more...Does this water shortage go away during the So Songkron holidays? Limiting the splashing & wasting of water to one day. Maybe this would also eliminate some traffic deaths & accidents in the cities. (I know, this is thinking too logical.) Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Where to from here? I think I need counselling! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccastime Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Comes to a close today and tomorrow?? Which one? So that makes it what 10 days? Absolutely ridiculous should be 2 days no more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Just now, maccastime said: Comes to a close today and tomorrow?? Which one? So that makes it what 10 days? Absolutely ridiculous should be 2 days no more 19th is the final and peak day in Pattaya. But sure there may be some clueless tourist morons still attacking people over the weekend. I've never seen that happen before after the peak day in Pattaya though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastos60 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 It should be limited to a few days but not an entire week, ice should be banned together with high powered waterguns and all waterthrowing to stop at 6pm. That is how it was during the first years I travelled to Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 4 hours ago, Rimmer said: Songkran comes to a close for another year Good riddance Songkran, don't let the door hit you in the butt on the way out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 I have been holed up in my condo for the last 8 days waiting for it to finally come to an end. I will venture out tonight after 9 pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traubert Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 1 hour ago, connda said: Good riddance Songkran, don't let the door hit you in the butt on the way out. You're in the north right? Is it as crazy up there? Other posters tell us that up there it only lasts briefly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandPermanent Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Thank God. Good riddance There's a common stream of retorts to anyone who is slightly critical of Songkran. Usually along the lines of "Don't like it leave". "Not your country mate". "Don't be miserable" It's not my country, and I am a grateful guest here. I get that loud and clear. That doesn't mean I'm not allowed to criticize certain things as an outsider looking in. My opinions are shared by many of my Thai friends. In moderation, and certain areas, Songkran is great fun. I like that Thailand preserves cultural aspects. I've also joined in the water fights multiple years. I'd even go as far to say I absolutely love the old-fashioned style Songkran. It's really good-spirited in certain areas, particularly in smaller villages. But I object to: An incredibly excessive amount of days for throwing dirty ice cold water. Ten days? How can people not agree that's a tad excessive? Could it be five? three? maybe even one or two? Not being allowed to peacefully opt out. I've never thrown water at people who just want to peacefully go about their business, and aren't encroaching on your fun. It annoys me that so many can't allow others to just quietly not participate. The lack of time limit. Even when I've joined in the water fight during the day, by 9pm I just want to go and eat at a restaurant. The number of times i've had to stop a farang throwing water at me at this kinda time is irritating The frequency of jerk-like spraying. High powered water guns to the face is becoming very common. Not very good-spirited is it? The passive aggression. A lot people use this holiday as an excuse to assault people and face no consequences. It's irritating to have some 65kg man get you inappropriately with water, and hide behind the pathetic "It's Songkran!!" Some nice aspects to this festival. But overall, tomorrow is the best day of the year for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 7 hours ago, mercman24 said: ha ha Victor, its non of your business, you are a guest here. "guest" in Thailand???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotBenz8888 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 7 hours ago, Jingthing said: It should be only ONE day. Every third year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Every third year.You must be thinking of cloud cuckoo land. In Pattaya its always over a week. Sent from my Lenovo A7020a48 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 "guest" in Thailand????Yeah. Sure thing. We're guests. Who knew? Sent from my Lenovo A7020a48 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 I have been holed up in my condo for the last 8 days waiting for it to finally come to an end. I will venture out tonight after 9 pm. [emoji106]I'd say wait until tomorrow. Sent from my Lenovo A7020a48 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 It should be limited to a few days but not an entire week, ice should be banned together with high powered waterguns and all waterthrowing to stop at 6pm. That is how it was during the first years I travelled to Pattaya. My fantasy is that it would be legal to open carry during Songkran and if someone water attacked you without your consent then use your imagination. Wink wink nod nod. Sent from my Lenovo A7020a48 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Thank God. Good riddance There's a common stream of retorts to anyone who is slightly critical of Songkran. Usually along the lines of "Don't like it leave". "Not your country mate". "Don't be miserable" It's not my country, and I am a grateful guest here. I get that loud and clear. That doesn't mean I'm not allowed to criticize certain things as an outsider looking in. My opinions are shared by many of my Thai friends. In moderation, and certain areas, Songkran is great fun. I like that Thailand preserves cultural aspects. I've also joined in the water fights multiple years. I'd even go as far to say I absolutely love the old-fashioned style Songkran. It's really good-spirited in certain areas, particularly in smaller villages. But I object to: An incredibly excessive amount of days for throwing dirty ice cold water. Ten days? How can people not agree that's a tad excessive? Could it be five? three? maybe even one or two? Not being allowed to peacefully opt out. I've never thrown water at people who just want to peacefully go about their business, and aren't encroaching on your fun. It annoys me that so many can't allow others to just quietly not participate. The lack of time limit. Even when I've joined in the water fight during the day, by 9pm I just want to go and eat at a restaurant. The number of times i've had to stop a farang throwing water at me at this kinda time is irritating The frequency of jerk-like spraying. High powered water guns to the face is becoming very common. Not very good-spirited is it? The passive aggression. A lot people use this holiday as an excuse to assault people and face no consequences. It's irritating to have some 65kg man get you inappropriately with water, and hide behind the pathetic "It's Songkran!!" Some nice aspects to this festival. But overall, tomorrow is the best day of the year for meIt's like Mardi Gras for psychopathic sadists. And chavs. Sent from my Lenovo A7020a48 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotBenz8888 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Just now, Jingthing said: You must be thinking of cloud cuckoo land. In Pattaya its always over a week. Sent from my Lenovo A7020a48 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app One more reason to stay away from Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandPermanent Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Jingthing is my kind of guy. Always talks sense in his posts When is it actually 100% over in Pattaya? I get that today's meant to be the last day, but are some idiots going to push it through to Saturday? When was the last time that the 20th was a weekend day? It's not been like that for a while right? Just wanna go to Jomtien and chill. Friend messaged me earlier saying he tried to peacefully go for food and got caked in white powder, water and had ice thrown at him lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Someone should tell the music makers in the Nalkua/Wongamat area. 19:00/7 pm and the base thumping music is still going. I suppose they will quiet down later on after they have passed out. Amazing Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 8 hours ago, cornishcarlos said: It is where I live... No-one bothers till about lunch time and then they have had enough by 5-6pm.. Done and dusted in 6hrs ???????? Same here in Prachuap starts midday 5pm its all over red rover as i think it is in most places south of Bangkok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jimn Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 What everyone has to understand is that it is the beer bars that start the madness as early in April as they can. Its their way of making some big money over the Songkran period. So they put out the barrels of water and invite the farangs in for a beer to get wet and pissed with a scantily clad girl in shorts and T shirt. It will never change, if you dont like it get out of Pattaya for 10 days like I normally do, The Philippines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenbone Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 got attacked 6.30 am & 7.30 pm, (means dark hours for those not living here) is there any time i can stock up food without getting attacked ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandPermanent Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Quote got attacked 6.30 am & 7.30 pm, (means dark hours for those not living here) is there any time i can stock up food without getting attacked ? This is it right here This guy just wants to peacefully get food and return home But some idiot has to stop him doing that, despite him not infringing on their fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toenail Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Please Thai government- don’t post concerns about water supply running low; meanwhile you allow 3+ days of wasting clean water during Songkron. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 I retreated to my GF's village near Chiang Rai. Much more civilized than Chiang Mai. I could go out on the scooter at 8 am for shopping unmolested. From the safety of a car later, I saw quite a few scooter riders signal the water throwers they did not want water thrown at them, and their request was observed. Possibly because they all know each other, and what goes around comes around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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