18past19 Posted April 1, 2019 Posted April 1, 2019 Having enjoyed my first trip so much last December, I am now planning another trip to BKK again. I am going to have a couple weeks off end of this month into early May. But I am still a bit worried about conditions in BKK in light of recent general elections. Quote
ggobkk Posted April 1, 2019 Posted April 1, 2019 Things should be fine...your possible dates encompass the coronation of the King...may mean some closures, etc. 18past19 1 Quote
18past19 Posted April 1, 2019 Author Posted April 1, 2019 Oops, bad timing then? I just googled it and came to realize that I should have planned a different time. Another lesson learned! nothing should have been planned without consulting to my seniors here. Quote
GPAPA Posted April 1, 2019 Posted April 1, 2019 1 hour ago, asnstudent said: I just googled it and came to realize that I should have planned a different time. Why so, is something gonna happen in May? 18past19 1 Quote
fedssocr Posted April 1, 2019 Posted April 1, 2019 I think it would be neat to be there during the coronation. I'd be more concerned that it will be a billion degrees 18past19 1 Quote
hank75 Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 Don’t worry I think it will be good timing. Songkran will be well over by a couple of weeks. By unfortunate timing, I have to visit for work on 15 April which means all the boys will be completely exhausted from the festivities. Luckily I only stay two days and return in late May/early June for a proper visit. At least when you get there they’ll be rested and fresh. The coronation may cause some bar closures but am pretty sure massage places will be less affected and the apps should be lively. 18past19 1 Quote
18past19 Posted April 2, 2019 Author Posted April 2, 2019 I just hope that the guys will be back to work from their Songkram holidays.. Quote
18past19 Posted April 2, 2019 Author Posted April 2, 2019 4 hours ago, GPAPA said: Why so, is something gonna happen in May? coronation ceremonies from May 4-6. Quote
GWMinUS Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 Glad I am flying to Bali, Indonesia that week... 18past19 1 Quote
Will7272 Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 Arriving 19 April for 10 days. Stay tune for newbie reports of all the new bars etc. DivineMadman, 18past19 and vinapu 3 Quote
Patanawet Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 14 hours ago, ggobkk said: Things should be fine...your possible dates encompass the coronation of the King...may mean some closures, etc. On what do you base your "may mean or etc..""? I can assure you that all bar owners that I know have heard nothing. Or are you basing it on the last election 69 years ago? Quote
witty Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 Coronation of the King is a time of celebration and merry making as well as making merit. Clink your glasses and enjoy! The bars will only close during his cremation. Long live the King! Quote
spoon Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 And yet they close bars and no alcohol rules the night before election? 18past19 1 Quote
ggobkk Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 Interesting...I used the word “closures” in replying to the OP. Admittedly, I should have written “road closures”, my fault. But the commentators responses went to bars and alcohol... So, I rewrite my reply - you shouldn’t have a problem and there will be celebratory mood as the coronation happens during your visit. Possible problem will be an increase in visitors and some road closures near the coronation area. 18past19 1 Quote
