Take me to the other side!!!

[ridcully21]

Just thought I'd say hi to all.
After several visits to LOS, I thought I'd try something different and head to the Andaman side of Thailand. Aimin to stay in Karon for a couple of weeks in April - looking forward to seeing if there's a difference having previously stayed in Samui, Pattaya, Hua Hin etc.

BTW, can anybody tell me whe Sonkran starts this year.

Cheers all.

[landofsmiles]

The 3 day "War" starts April 13th.

13 April 2007
(Friday) Songkran
Songkran is the traditional Thai new year, generally celebrated as a water festival.
National Holiday
14 April 2007
(Saturday) Songkran
Second day of this three-day holiday.
National Holiday
15 April 2007
(Sunday) Songkran
Third of the three days of Songkran.
National Holiday
16 April 2007
(Monday) Songkran (Substitution)
Some businesses may be closed.
1 May 2007
(Tuesday) Labor Day
International labor day is celebrated as a national holiday, even though there isn't much ado about it
National Holiday
5 May 2007
(Saturday) Coronation Day
Celebrates the day in 1949 when the current king was crowned.
National Holiday
7 May 2007
(Monday) Coronation Day (Substitution)
Some businesses may be closed.
30 June 2007
(Saturday) Buddhist Lent
This day marks the beginning of the Buddhist 'lent' period, a time when monks are supposed to retreat to their temples while new life springs forth.
National Holiday
2 July 2007
(Monday) Buddhist Lent (Substitution)
Some businesses may be closed.
12 August 2007
(Sunday) Queen's Birthday
Her Majesty the Queen's birthday is a national holiday, also serving as the country's Mothers Day as well.
National Holiday
13 August 2007
(Monday) Queen's Birthday (Substitution)
Some businesses may be closed.
23 October 2007
(Tuesday) Chulalongkorn Day
Celebrates the birthday of one of Thailand's most revered kings.
National Holiday
24 November 2007
(Saturday) Loy Kratong
Not a national holiday, but an evening when Thais pay respect to the goddess of the waters by floating candlelit offerings on any and all waterways around the kingdom.
5 December 2007
(Wednesday) King's Birthday
His Majesty the King's birthday is celebrated throughout the country and also serves as the nation's Fathers Day.
National Holiday
10 December 2007
(Monday) Constitution Day
December 10th celebrates the date in 1932 when the country was granted its first constitution.
National Holiday

[steve w]

you will find plenty of the other side down soi paradise m8 enjoy!

[ridcully21]

Landofsmiles - thanks for the calendar!

Steve w - thanks for the advice, but wasn't looking for rusty sherrifs badge action, only meant that I'd not been on the andaman side of LOS - thanks for catering to all tastes though!!!!

[Nicke]

For water action, 12 and 13 is the main days at Bangla while some (few) people may play before and after these dates.

[mike_boogie]

Thanks for the calander. Will help me plan my next trip

[MrDK]

Thanks for the calendar

I noticed that on some days you note "Some businesses Closed" and other you note "National Holiday".
Does that mean businnesses / bars are closed on the National Holidays?