Popular Post kingofthemountain Posted June 7, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 7, 2020 3 hours ago, hackjam said: Only ones who partake in Songkarn watersports are dumb idiot tourists, there are none about, all that's left in Pattaya are residents, who totally detest the whole Songkarn circus. You have misquoted the post, It was Phil Mcaverty saying that. But anyway i totaly agree with you, Songkran is a mess, it can be fun the first time and the first hour when you do it, but if you have a brain and if you are not drunk, you become really quickly tired with the entire concept. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaaSaparot Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 4 hours ago, hackjam said: Only ones who partake in Songkarn watersports are dumb idiot tourists, there are none about, all that's left in Pattaya are residents, who totally detest the whole Songkarn circus. Absolute nonsense. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneeyedJohn Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 (edited) Doing 60 kph or more on a bike and a bucket of water hits you full in the face is no laughing matter. Even at 40 kph which is the speed I do on my little scooter in the village is no fun either. Edited June 7, 2020 by OneeyedJohn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaaSaparot Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 So much exaggeration ....surprised nobody has mentioned dirty water yet ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofthemountain Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 21 minutes ago, TaaSaparot said: So much exaggeration ....surprised nobody has mentioned dirty water yet ???? Exaggeration? Next step are you going to deny that they put ice in the buckets of water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaaSaparot Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 14 minutes ago, kingofthemountain said: Next step are you going to deny that they put ice in the buckets of water? Most welcome in the heat of April. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofthemountain Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 5 hours ago, TaaSaparot said: Most welcome in the heat of April. Not really on your way to the next 7\11 at only 30 meters from your hotel to buy some stuffs you suddenly take some not wanted buckets of iced water all other your body then you enter the 7\11 with the air con on maximum level as usual, Your clothes are soaked in ice water. Even if you stay only few minutes you should be lucky if you don't have a good flu and be forced to stay in the bed with fever for the rest of your holidays enjoy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaaSaparot Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 8 minutes ago, kingofthemountain said: you should be lucky if you don't have a good flu and be forced to stay in the bed with fever for the rest of your holidays enjoy Wow, viruses from iced water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofthemountain Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 7 minutes ago, TaaSaparot said: Wow, viruses from iced water. My bad, It was a bad translation from my part using the ''flu'' instead of ''a cold'', it's the problem using google translate late in night sorry again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 23 hours ago, hackjam said: Only ones who partake in Songkarn watersports are dumb idiot tourists, there are none about, all that's left in Pattaya are residents, who totally detest the whole Songkarn circus. Enough Thais enjoy it to make a go of it while us Expats sit at home and whinge and whine as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 A post using an ethnic slur comment toward Pakistan people has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SidJames Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Daily Telegraph is reporting that pubs in the UK may be allowed to open on the 15th. 4th July was previously mooted but news expected this week about a change. This is a line from that piece: PM may bring forward plans to reopen pubs and restaurants "Mr Johnson is this week expected to use a No 10 press conference to set out the blueprint for non-essential retail restarting on June 15..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 57 minutes ago, SidJames said: Daily Telegraph is reporting that pubs in the UK may be allowed to open on the 15th. 4th July was previously mooted but news expected this week about a change. This is a line from that piece: PM may bring forward plans to reopen pubs and restaurants "Mr Johnson is this week expected to use a No 10 press conference to set out the blueprint for non-essential retail restarting on June 15..." Countries are coordinating their closing and opening of venues so 15 June wouldn't surprise me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 1 minute ago, scubascuba3 said: Countries are coordinating their closing and opening of venues so 15 June wouldn't surprise me Why on Earth would they do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 4 minutes ago, jacko45k said: Why on Earth would they do that? You must have noticed it before? one country shuts down something, then another country does the same, it's not just a coincidence the same dates are used. They are trying to have a coordinated response to the virus where possible, probably guided\bullied by WHO. Why would say Thailand and UK both choose 15 June to open bars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofthemountain Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 1 minute ago, scubascuba3 said: You must have noticed it before? one country shuts down something, then another country does the same, it's not just a coincidence the same dates are used. They are trying to have a coordinated response to the virus where possible, probably guided\bullied by WHO. Why would say Thailand and UK both choose 15 June to open bars? In France bars are open since the 2 june even with 30 000 deaths in 2 months because of the virus (Still 13 deaths yesterday) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: You must have noticed it before? one country shuts down something, then another country does the same, it's not just a coincidence the same dates are used. They are trying to have a coordinated response to the virus where possible, probably guided\bullied by WHO. Why would say Thailand and UK both choose 15 June to open bars? I see it as incorrect, relaxation of controls should be based on the prevailing situation in country.... Thailand and the UK are far apart. I do see the UK idiotically copying Thai controls some months later... ie too late, thinking of mask wearing and quarantining arrivals into the country specifically here. Personally I wonder whether bars and pubs will be liberated on June 15th in Thailand, I suspect restaurants will get permission for limited alcohol service, but bars, GGBs, Discos etc need more thought and a tight rein is held here. Edited June 8, 2020 by jacko45k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SidJames Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 UK date now being talked about is 22nd June Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaaSaparot Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 1 hour ago, SidJames said: UK date now being talked about is 22nd June England, not UK, and only for Bars with outdoor areas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 (edited) Everything, except their boarders, has been open for a few weeks now in Vietnam. 330 cases, 0 deaths. It's one of the most successful countries to handle the virus. Edited June 9, 2020 by Leaver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaaSaparot Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 (edited) Suddenly it is not looking good for bars opening on the 15th. Translated from a PBS news item: Draft plan of relaxations of #COVID19 restrictions in "phase 4" (potentially on June 15) - International schools can reopen - Restaurants, food courts, hotel can serve alcohol - Pubs, bars, karaoke venues are still NOT allowed to serve alcohol - daycare facilities (e.g. kindergarten) can reopen - events (incl. sports), conferences, concerts can take place (but with safe distancing) - spas, onsen, "saunas", herbal compressions can offer services again (with safe distancing) - theme parks, playgrounds, public swimming pools can reopen - all sports, competitions w/o spectators All these measures and points for "phase 4" are still part of a DRAFT PLAN, final decisions will be on FRIDAY - so as of now, nothing is official yet. Edited June 10, 2020 by TaaSaparot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted June 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 10, 2020 On 6/7/2020 at 1:08 PM, TaaSaparot said: Absolute nonsense. fact - the vast majority hate it in fact I don't know one single foreign resident that enjoys it, many even go to extreme measures to avoid it by getting out of Thailand over songkran The fact is goes on for almost 7 days is absolute torture 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 1 hour ago, TaaSaparot said: - Restaurants, food courts, hotel can serve alcohol - Pubs, bars, karaoke venues are still NOT allowed to serve alcohol I think there would be a massive rebellion if that happened and understandable too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofthemountain Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 1 hour ago, TaaSaparot said: Suddenly it is not looking good for bars opening on the 15th. Not really a surprise for me as i writed it should be around the 15 july if everything go smooth untill then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaaSaparot Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 43 minutes ago, smedly said: fact - the vast majority hate it Not my experience. 44 minutes ago, smedly said: in fact I don't know one single foreign resident that enjoys it, many even go to extreme measures to avoid it by getting out of Thailand over songkran The biggest Songkran whingers are those that never experience it, or hide themselves away from it. 45 minutes ago, smedly said: The fact is goes on for almost 7 days is absolute torture Sorry to let you know but it has been 10-11 days the last few years. But mostly just daytime in a few spots around town that can easily be avoided by some pre-planning. (My last comment on the subject) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted June 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 10, 2020 26 minutes ago, TaaSaparot said: Not my experience. The biggest Songkran whingers are those that never experience it, or hide themselves away from it. Sorry to let you know but it has been 10-11 days the last few years. But mostly just daytime in a few spots around town that can easily be avoided by some pre-planning. (My last comment on the subject) what an idiotic ill informed post and just for the record this year for me would have been 16 songkrans you are convincing nobody here mate - time to move on and discuss something else you will also know nothing about ???? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaaSaparot Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 4 hours ago, smedly said: and just for the record this year for me would have been 16 songkrans Seen every .. sorry enjoyed every Songkran since 1991, so that's 28 for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofthemountain Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 2 hours ago, TaaSaparot said: Seen every .. sorry enjoyed every Songkran since 1991, so that's 28 for me. Please enlighten me if you are not a child under 10 years old age or an adult with an IQ below 70, what is exactly the pleasure to throw buckets of ice water to passers-by wich most of the time have asked nothing of this kind? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaaSaparot Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 15 minutes ago, kingofthemountain said: Please enlighten me if you are not a child under 10 years old age or an adult with an IQ below 70, what is exactly the pleasure to throw buckets of ice water to passers-by wich most of the time have asked nothing of this kind? I don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofthemountain Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, TaaSaparot said: I don't. thank you what i have described is the main activity in Pattaya during this mess called Songkran so i am still waiting from one of the enthusiastics participants a logic answer to my simple question. Someone else? Edited June 10, 2020 by kingofthemountain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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