Guest Mark7711 Posted August 3, 2009 Posted August 3, 2009 Birthday of the Queen On August 12th the birthday of the Queen Sirikit is celebrated, who has been first lady of Thailand since 1950. Krazy Dragon bar will be closed in respect. Quote
Guest lvdkeyes Posted August 3, 2009 Posted August 3, 2009 The Queen is not referred to as the "first lady of Thailand". Quote
Guest Mark7711 Posted August 3, 2009 Posted August 3, 2009 The Queen is not referred to as the "first lady of Thailand". Sorry if I have offended anybody. picked the information up on a web site. Events and Festivals', available at each tourist-information-center, or in the Internet under www.tat.or.th/festival. Mark. Quote
Guest Posted August 3, 2009 Posted August 3, 2009 I would trust the TAT. Plus,her birthday is known in the Kingdom as Mother's Day. So, there are many Thai boys that want to go home to mama or call or send money. Quote
Gaybutton Posted August 3, 2009 Posted August 3, 2009 Sorry if I have offended anybody. I don't think you offended anybody. I hope not, anyway. That's my job! Quote
Guest lvdkeyes Posted August 3, 2009 Posted August 3, 2009 I checked the TAT site and could not find where the Queen was referred to as the first lady of Thailand. Quote
Guest Mark7711 Posted August 4, 2009 Posted August 4, 2009 U checked the TAT site and could not find where the Queen was referred to as the first lady of Thailand. After reading more carefully it looks like the information came of this site www.KoChangVR.com and TaT is only quoted as a further site. But you have already had my apology for the error Because many Thai celebrations are of Buddhist nature, they refer to the Buddhist religious calendar, which is dependant on the moon-cycle. Therefore certain celebrations vary within the month from year to year. The Buddhist calendar is 543 years older than the Christian, the year 2002 thus corresponds with the year 2545. The western calendar however applies to national celebrations. If a legal holiday falls on a weekend, most offices remain closed on Monday and authorities are generally short staffed, a so-called Bank-Holiday is celebrated. Therefore there are about a dozen long weekends per year, which are often used for short trips to nearby beaches and islands in Thailand. In all temples in Thailand, there is at least one celebration per year, which is mainly attended by the natives. Besides the main celebrations, in each province capital there is at least one fair, where local products and agricultural goods are offered. Also more and more celebrations are created by the Tourist-Authority, in order to promote regions for tourism. You will find exact information regarding religious celebrations and ceremonies in the brochure 'Major Events and Festivals', available at each tourist-information-centre, or in the Internet under www.tat.or.th/festival. www.KoChangVR.com lists the most important dates: New-year As abroad, New Year is also celebrated on 1st of January. Chinese New-year Takes place during black-moon between 21st January and 19th February. It lasts for 3 days, is celebrated with dragon-dances on the roads and usually used as a time to clean the house equivalent to our `spring-clean'. Also families go together on trips or short vacations. Makha Bucha At full moon in February, light-processions take place around the temples, in order to remind of Buddha's speech which took place in front of 1250 illuminated monks. Chakri-Day Celebrated in the Wat Phra Keo on 6th of April for the coronation-day of the first Chakri-King, the founder of the Royal-city Bangkok. Songkran Probably the most important and well-known celebration in Thailand, the Thai New Year, celebrated from 13th - 15th April. During the hottest time of the year, everywhere in the country people spray each other with water. If you are in the country at this time, do not expect to arrive dry at your destination, as there is no difference between Farangs (foreigner) and Thais. Everyone who has experienced this celebration once - the refreshing showers and the excited behaviour will remember it forever. Labour-Day 1st of May Coronation-Day On May 5th the coronation of the current King, Rama IX, is celebrated, who was crowned on May 5th 1950. Visakha Bucha The holiest Buddhist celebration takes place on full moon day in May. For the celebration of the birth, the illumination, and Buddha's final occurring into the Nirvana, light-processions take place in the evening or the previous evening in all temples. Asalha Bucha Is celebrated with flowers and light processions in the temples on the full moon day in July to the memory of Buddha's first public speech. On the day after Asalha Bucha the 3-month-long fasting-time of the monks begins. In this time, the monks are under strict rules and are forbidden to leave their monastery at night. Also traditionally, in this time, most young men go into the monastery. Birthday of the Queen On August 12th the birthday of the Queen Sirikit is celebrated, who has been first lady of Thailand since 1950. Chulalongkorn-Day Takes place on October 23rd, which is the day of the death of King Rama V (Chulalongkorn), the ruler who opened Thailand to western influences. Loy Krathong On full moon day in November, the end of rainy-season is celebrated. Small boats, traditionally made from cut banana-leaves decorated with candles, incense and flowers, are sacrificed to the goddess of water. These can be seen on lakes, rivers and channels throughout the entire country. King's birthday The national holiday, the birthday of King Bumiphol, is celebrated on December 5th. Celebrations and parades take place everywhere. Constitution-Day Takes place on December 10th. New-Years-Eve As abroad, is celebrated on December 31st with celebrations and parties all over. Local festivals & ceremonies In Trat, on March 23rd, the Memorial Day, in remembrance of the exchange of the province with France takes place. At the end of May/beginning of June, the Rakam fair, the celebration of the Rakam fruits, takes place with a procession and fair. In the Salak Phet Bay on Ko Chang, on January 17th, the commemoration of the battle between French and Thai warships takes place. (More information under What to on Ko Chang?, Ko Chang's sunken Sea-Battle-Wrecks) Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted August 4, 2009 Posted August 4, 2009 There are so many holidays, it's a wonder any work gets done in this country! Quote
Gaybutton Posted August 4, 2009 Posted August 4, 2009 There are so many holidays, it's a wonder any work gets done in this country! Very little ever does . . . Quote
Guest lvdkeyes Posted August 4, 2009 Posted August 4, 2009 Case in point, look at Thrappaya Road. Quote
Guest lester1 Posted August 4, 2009 Posted August 4, 2009 Nice of Mark to say that Krazy Dragon will be 'closed in respect' What he really means is that yet another special day has come along where the police will be trawling around checking that bars are closed, especially those in high profile areas and especially those owned by farangs. Once again, will the big hotels shut their bars...of course not. Will little Thai owned back street bars be shut...of course not. Will you still be able to buy booze in shops...of course you will. Who gets to be most inconvenienced....the tourists. Quote
Guest Mark7711 Posted August 5, 2009 Posted August 5, 2009 What he really means is that yet another special day has come along where the police will be trawling around checking that bars are closed Sorry with all due respect I take exertion to your comment. I explained myself over 2 years ago on a different forum as to why we close go look it up. No I will help you its called respect. Respect from our Thai customers our Thai staff and yes respect from the Thai authorities, Ps some of which will happily look the other way for 2000bht so I can make an extra days profit no problems at all. Why can some of you people out there not except thing for what they are?. Quote
Guest Astrrro Posted August 5, 2009 Posted August 5, 2009 On the evening of August 12th there will be a Issan Music Festival on 3rd Road between Pattaya Nua and Pattaya Klang, near the driving range. A five hour music and dance show and should be crowded with the bars closed. 100 baht admission and beer and booze is cheap. Bring a group of boys and a good time for all except if it rains. Quote
Gaybutton Posted August 5, 2009 Posted August 5, 2009 with all due respect In my opinion, when someone logs on and posts negative assumptions or accusations that someone is lying, especially when he has absolutely no basis for such an assumption, then no respect whatsoever is due. Quote
Guest gay_grampa Posted August 5, 2009 Posted August 5, 2009 I remember a few years ago, just after Taksin was booted out of office, that there was a statement from the Royal Palace saying that His Majesty did not want places to close on Royal birthdays. Does anyone else remember reading this in the Bangkok Post? I know last year a lot of Pub style venues in Bangkok were still open on Her Majesty The Queen's birthday and I guess it will be the same this year - I think closures just affect the gogo bars. Quote
Gaybutton Posted August 5, 2009 Posted August 5, 2009 I think closures just affect the gogo bars. There are so many holidays I can't keep track of what takes place on which holiday, but if I recall correctly, on this particular holiday the bars were allowed to remain open, but were not allowed to serve alcohol. Quote
Guest jomtien Posted August 5, 2009 Posted August 5, 2009 In my opinion, when someone logs on and posts negative assumptions or accusations that someone is lying, especially when he has absolutely no basis for such an assumption, then no respect whatsoever is due. I think the problems with some people being annoyed with the posts from Krazy Dragon has mosly to do with the way they are often presented. While most bars will be closed do to the law, KD with be closed 'out of respect'. Last time bars were closed I recall a post from somewhere that KD would be closed so that 'the other bar owners would have a chance to make some money'. Never mind he was renovating anyway. I have nothing against either the bar or the owner but the smug posts wear you out sometimes. A bar is a bar. Ya likes some, ya don't likes some others. No big deal. Quote
Gaybutton Posted August 5, 2009 Posted August 5, 2009 A bar is a bar. Ya likes some, ya don't likes some others. No big deal. I certainly agree with that. Quote
Guest Posted August 5, 2009 Posted August 5, 2009 Hell, I was thinking of asking Mark to close the bar for my Birthday. But, I just wanted to take all the talent for the night. Of course that is selfish and out of respect to only my libido. Quote
Guest Mark7711 Posted August 5, 2009 Posted August 5, 2009 There are so many holidays I can't keep track of what takes place on which holiday, but if I recall correctly, on this particular holiday the bars were allowed to remain open, but were not allowed to serve alcohol. I remember the statement from the Royal Palace saying that His Majesty did not want places to close on Royal birthdays. It was in the Bangkok Post. And have only revived official letters of closure twice in the past both on Major Buddha related dates. Never the less I made the decision two years ago to go with the policy that I have now and intend keeping it for the reasons previously stated. Quote
Guest Mark7711 Posted August 5, 2009 Posted August 5, 2009 I think the problems with some people being annoyed with the posts from Krazy Dragon has mosly to do with the way they are often presented. While most bars will be closed do to the law, KD with be closed 'out of respect'. Last time bars were closed I recall a post from somewhere that KD would be closed so that 'the other bar owners would have a chance to make some money'. Never mind he was renovating anyway. I have nothing against either the bar or the owner but the smug posts wear you out sometimes. A bar is a bar. Ya likes some, ya don't likes some others. No big deal. You are correct about the last statement that I posted on a different forum about the reason the bar would be closed on a holiday. I posted a flippant remark so that my customers would now that the bar would be closed and took away the ammunition that is used to fire at me at the same time when making a post on that forum; I was rather hoping I would not have to stoop to that level by posting on some other boards. Quote
PattayaMale Posted August 5, 2009 Posted August 5, 2009 How does a simple post that was to alert us that KD would be closed during the Queen's birthday, become so lengthy? Quote
Gaybutton Posted August 5, 2009 Posted August 5, 2009 How does a simple post that was to alert us that KD would be closed during the Queen's birthday, become so lengthy? Because some people like to stir up trouble, with or without reason. In the future, to avoid this sort of thing, I think Mark ought to simply post "Krazy Dragon will be closed on August 12" and leave it at that. The important thing is the bar will be closed, not why it will be closed. If people start asking why the bar will be closed, if it were me you know what I would do? I would totally ignore the question. Sometimes, no matter what you do on these boards, you just can't win. Somebody is always going to be right there to create problems where none existed and start making baseless insinuations. There was no reason to start implying that Mark is somehow lying about his reasons. The bar will be closed on August 12. Now everybody knows. Is there anyone out there who hasn't figured that out? If anyone wants to start questioning his reasons, then send him a PM or go to the bar and ask him face-to-face, which I would bet none of the people making the insinuations will ever do. What's wrong with some people, anyway? People are complaining about bars going out of business and the prices charged in so many bars. Meanwhile most people who have been to Krazy Dragon say they greatly enjoy it and Mark's prices are lower than any of the other go-go bars. So, he gets thanked for that by, in effect, being called a liar? Way to go . . . Quote
Guest jomtien Posted August 5, 2009 Posted August 5, 2009 What's wrong with some people, anyway? People are complaining about bars going out of business and the prices charged in so many bars. Meanwhile most people who have been to Krazy Dragon say they greatly enjoy it and Mark's prices are lower than any of the other go-go bars. So, he gets thanked for that by, in effect, being called a liar? Way to go . . . There we go again! Mark's prices aren't lower than other gogo bars. There are 3 bars in Sunee where I can get a bottle, with mixers, stored until I finish it, for 800 Baht. Also the 99B drinks are smaller than the 120B drinks I get elsewhere. Let me stress, I DON'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THAT! I just find the hype that KD is some kind of amazing mecca to be......hype? Quote
Guest Astrrro Posted August 5, 2009 Posted August 5, 2009 There are 3 bars in Sunee where I can get a bottle, with mixers, stored until I finish it, for 800 Baht. Which bars are these? Are they gogos? Seems more cost effective than beers. Quote
