Phuket

visa2003 · #1 07-01-2006, 05:54

In all the years I have been going to LOS, I have only managed to get there for Songkran once, about 15 years ago. I was in Chang Mai at the time, did not have a clue as to what was happening but had a ball! At that time everyone (especially cops on traffic duty ) except Monks were fair game!
I would like to know if the same sort of rules apply now days and if the Songkran is as big a deal in the south (Phuket ) as in the north and east.

dogblower · #2 07-01-2006, 07:31

Expect to get wet.

stevem · #3 07-01-2006, 07:43

Personally I now avoid it. It used to be fun, but the whole meaning of the celebration has been lost these days.

faultytowers · #4 07-01-2006, 13:20

The traditional drop of water on the shoulder , or touch of powder on the face is an insight into the old ways, and when that happens , I feel honoured .

The running water battles and wet t-shirts are also fun (for a while) but , for me , it gets a bit much after a while and now I usually go down town for a couple of hours and then find a "safe haven" and wait till it all dies down.

For newcomers , it's great and I'd recommend it , but after 9 years , it's beginning to get too commercial.

BUT, hopefully I'll be there !!!!!!!!

visa2003 · #5 07-01-2006, 13:39

Thanks for the replies guys. A salty tear was coming from my eye, thinking about lost youth and innocence for a moment there. If it has gone the way of christmas then maybe I won't wait so long and go bother the girls in March instead.

fun2have · #6 07-01-2006, 14:34

i think the traditional way of celebrating songkran is very good, but in the city it is also fun the first time.

put the cigarettes phone, and wallet in the plastic bag and have fun

IRISH JONNY · #7 07-01-2006, 15:07

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Originally Posted by fun2have

put the cigarettes phone, and wallet in the plastic bag and have fun

I USUALLY PUT MY PHONE IN A CONDOM !!!!!!!!!
I DONT BRING OUT MUCH CASH.....I JUST RUN A TAB ..AND PAY MY BILLS WHEN ALL THE FUN IS OVER
IJ

faultytowers · #8 07-01-2006, 15:10

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Originally Posted by IRISH JONNY

I USUALLY PUT MY PHONE IN A CONDOM !!!!!!!!!

IJ

I'm not going to ask where you then put the phone..............

IRISH JONNY · #9 07-01-2006, 15:13

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Originally Posted by faultytowers

I'm not going to ask where you then put the phone..............

HEY FAULTY....
WOULDNT YOU LOVE TO KNOW

IJ

fun2have · #10 07-01-2006, 15:20

bet that gets a laugh from the bgs, good idea about the tab, but i usually only have 1 when i am too drunk and having too much fun

fun2have · #11 07-01-2006, 15:24

is your phone a vibrating phone IJ ?

domifletch · #12 07-01-2006, 19:20

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Originally Posted by IRISH JONNY

I USUALLY PUT MY PHONE IN A CONDOM !!!!!!!!!

IJ

But where do you put the condom, IJ? Hope it's one with a vibrator

domifletch · #13 07-01-2006, 19:22

Oops... sorry, I replied before reading the next posts ... I think all of us have the same idea

Wolf · #14 09-01-2006, 17:35

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Originally Posted by visa2003

In all the years I have been going to LOS, I have only managed to get there for Songkran once, about 15 years ago. I was in Chang Mai at the time, did not have a clue as to what was happening but had a ball! At that time everyone (especially cops on traffic duty ) except Monks were fair game!
I would like to know if the same sort of rules apply now days and if the Songkran is as big a deal in the south (Phuket ) as in the north and east.

Hi, do you have the dates for this years Songkran?

Thanks,
Wolf

Werwolf · #15 09-01-2006, 17:39

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Originally Posted by Wolf

Hi, do you have the dates for this years Songkran?

Thanks,
Wolf

Songkran will be from the 13. April til 15. April

Wolf · #16 09-01-2006, 17:46

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Originally Posted by Werwolf

Songkran will be from the 13. April til 15. April

That is when I plan my dive trip 14. April for 2 days.
Hope to see a lttyle at least on 13. April.

Thank you,
Wolf

Mav · #17 09-01-2006, 17:53

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Originally Posted by stevem

Personally I now avoid it. It used to be fun, but the whole meaning of the celebration has been lost these days.

Isin't it just a New Year celebration Steve.....what do u mean by "lost"...?????

stevem · #18 09-01-2006, 18:21

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Originally Posted by Mav

Isin't it just a New Year celebration Steve.....what do u mean by "lost"...?????

The original traditional meaning, is not drenching all and sundry in water and powder and what ever else might be at hand. By all means go and enjoy yourselves, it is fun at first. I know alot of people that just stay home during the Songkran period, just to avoid it.

Mav · #19 09-01-2006, 18:26

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Originally Posted by stevem

The original traditional meaning, is not drenching all and sundry in water and powder and what ever else might be at hand. By all means go and enjoy yourselves, it is fun at first. I know alot of people that just stay home during the Songkran period, just to avoid it.

Yes l spoke to Ally and IJ about it the other day down the beach.....not sure if it would be my cup of tea.....maybe bcoz l am at the grumpy old man stage....move over Gson.

Gecko · #20 09-01-2006, 19:51

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Originally Posted by Wolf

That is when I plan my dive trip 14. April for 2 days.
Hope to see a lttyle at least on 13. April.

Thank you,
Wolf

Hey Wolf, there will be so much water floating around Patong during the Songkran you should plan your dive trip down Bangala Road 55555555555

dogblower · #21 09-01-2006, 21:12

Songkran is the biggest waterfight you've ever seen, and not incidentally, the biggest wet T-shirt competition too. The first couple of times its the most fun you've ever had, but it does begin to pall after a few years. A lot of the guys who live here try to have a short stroll down Bangla on the main afternoon just to see the show but otherwise stay at home, some don't come out at all for 3 days. Problem is the idiots - every shot is aimed at the eyes, even if you're on a motorbike. Add in flour, prickly heat powder, food dye and ice and it can get ugly quickly.

Having said all that, if you're a first timer, get down there and enjoy the hell out of it and don't listen to us boring old bastards.

Wolf · #22 09-01-2006, 21:53

Seems to be great fun coming even if I will be there for only 1 day to enjoy but I will be there afterwards also!!!

dizbuster · #23 09-01-2006, 22:13

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Originally Posted by dogblower

Songkran is the biggest waterfight you've ever seen, and not incidentally, the biggest wet T-shirt competition too. The first couple of times its the most fun you've ever had, but it does begin to pall after a few years. A lot of the guys who live here try to have a short stroll down Bangla on the main afternoon just to see the show but otherwise stay at home, some don't come out at all for 3 days. Problem is the idiots - every shot is aimed at the eyes, even if you're on a motorbike. Add in flour, prickly heat powder, food dye and ice and it can get ugly quickly.

Having said all that, if you're a first timer, get down there and enjoy the hell out of it and don't listen to us boring old bastards.

I was in Patong for Songkran in April 2005 and must admit the first day was a laugh, however on the second day I started getting a bit cheesed off with not being able to escape from the continual soakings and I did get annoyed on several occasions by getting squirted in the eyes.

On the third day I just thought "bollox to this" and stayed in the guest house all day.

In my opinion one day is fine, but three days is too much.

eric-the-viking · #24 10-01-2006, 01:18

being an old boring fart
dont forget your drinking as well and with all the crap flying about it soon gets in your drink and in you gut,but makes a quick slippy exit out the rear.
but yes i have done two or is three i forget now but they have all been great fun.
bit tiresome in the early hours of the morning or when your trying to eat.
but still a laugh.