zombie Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Due to my aversion to being doused with water during Songkran (though more intimate water over me is often welcomed) does anyone know the precise dates the water madness starts and finishes in BKK and Pattaya? I have tried other forums but cannot get a "straight" answer... Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reader Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 April 13-15 I believe. Just spotted article in Bangkok Post that some Songkran activities may occur on April 11 and 12 at certain large venues. zombie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokopelli3 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 In Pattaya the last day is April 19. It may start as early as April 11 in Pattaya . zombie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkmfj2648 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Getting exact dates for this year's 2024 Songkran festivities has been confusing because the local government extended everything to help the slumping local economy. Below is what the PCEC (Pattaya City Expats Club) posted in their recent newsletter about the Songkran dates which I used to book my flight to Vietnam to escape the water bazooka mayhem. https://mailchi.mp/6c8ad0cceeae/your-news-from-pattaya-city-expats-club?e=f32891168a zombie and vinapu 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 I'm not interested in Songkran this year but when combing through that Grindr just for fun I noticed that most visitors in BKK are declaring they will be leaving on 16th or 17th , so my guess is the same like reader's above. Reliable sources in the know are saying that soi 4 is water dry area in that period Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughjock Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Most events are the 12th-15th, saunas have some events on the 10th and 11th too, I’m here and no splashing has occurred yet. zombie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokopelli3 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 3 hours ago, kokopelli3 said: In Pattaya the last day is April 19. It may start as early as April 11 in Pattaya . I was wrong! Tonight, April 9, in Jomtien Complex three people sitting at my table got a bucket of water dumped on them. colmx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patanawet Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 2 hours ago, vinapu said: reliable sources in the know are saying that soi 4 is water dry area in that period Silom soi 4 definitely NO WATER (and VERY packed) but definitely NOT alcohol free. vinapu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colmx Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 10 hours ago, zombie said: does anyone know the precise dates the water madness starts and finishes in BKK and Pattaya Pattaya will likely start on the 12th and finish late on the 19th, 13 & 14 will be busy, there will be a little lull around 16& 17 before things kick off again on 18th and the main day of the 19th. If last year is anything to go by water play will not stop at 19.00 and will continue in selected pockets all night long or water/powder fights will break out spontaneously in venues as the night progresses. I have already seen pics on FB of powder play starting in Jomtien Soi 12 late at night. Bkk will likely start on the 12th and finish late on the 15th, Songkran lovers will move to Pattaya for a continuation of the fun zombie and vinapu 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colmx Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 4 hours ago, Patanawet said: Silom soi 4 definitely NO WATER (and VERY packed) but definitely NOT alcohol free. It was so much better fun there when Balcony bar closed for Songkran and the water play went on without the fun police Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patanawet Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 7 hours ago, colmx said: It was so much better fun there when Balcony bar closed for Songkran and the water play went on without the fun police Well, it certainly was for the staff. Many of them sub rented the terraces of closed bars (Balcony included). They made a fortune during the three days. But it was really no different to the surrounding Silom Road or Twighlight. I've been the last two years for the water dry soi 4. It was just as crowded and fun and an oasis (can an oasis be water free?) to get away from the madness for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 10 hours ago, Patanawet said: (can an oasis be water free?) Yes it's called " dry oasis " Patanawet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post iendo Posted April 15 Popular Post Share Posted April 15 I am afraid most of you have missed Songkran, luckily someone filmed it Warning, if you don't know the channel you can get lost in it for hours. reader, 10tazione, Marc in Calif and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10tazione Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 I am confused now, can someone enlighten me? 1) I thought, water splashing is an invention of the modern times? 2) I thought, 1881 people in Thailand would wear much less clothes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10tazione Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 1 minute ago, 10tazione said: I am confused now, can someone enlighten me? 1) I thought, water splashing is an invention of the modern times? 2) I thought, 1881 people in Thailand would wear much less clothes? Ups i see, 1881 is the name of the channel ... so what year was this? vinapu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iendo Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 2 hours ago, 10tazione said: Ups i see, 1881 is the name of the channel ... so what year was this? One of the few videos which does not show the year it was made in. In the comments they talk about mid 60's but I would guess 50's myself. Mr Egg, made an interesting video a few years ago. He followed the same path as a few Dutch bikers and had the old footage next to the new footage. Not wanting to hijack the thread 🙂 kokopelli3 and 10tazione 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reader Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 1 hour ago, iendo said: One of the few videos which does not show the year it was made in. In the comments they talk about mid 60's but I would guess 50's myself. Judging by the trucks and jeeps, I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olddaddy Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 At least no high powered water 🔫 guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokopelli3 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Lots of bicycles but no motorbikes so likely in the 50s as lendo posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gayinpattaya Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 On 4/10/2024 at 5:01 AM, colmx said: Pattaya will likely start on the 12th and finish late on the 19th, 13 & 14 will be busy, there will be a little lull around 16& 17 before things kick off again on 18th and the main day of the 19th. If last year is anything to go by water play will not stop at 19.00 and will continue in selected pockets all night long or water/powder fights will break out spontaneously in venues as the night progresses. I have already seen pics on FB of powder play starting in Jomtien Soi 12 late at night. Bkk will likely start on the 12th and finish late on the 15th, Songkran lovers will move to Pattaya for a continuation of the fun Water started on the 10th in Jomtien Complex. Insane! Luckily the chalk power didn't. You are correct, I personally know a number a people who are, or already have came down from Bangkok to continue the insanity. While the 19th will be a blast in Jomtien Complex, I must admit I am looking forward to the 20th! My brother is even coming, but @floridarob wont be here to suck his dick. Oops. vinapu and floridarob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 21 hours ago, 10tazione said: Ups i see, 1881 is the name of the channel ... so what year was this? you did not notice that jeep ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridarob Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 8 hours ago, gayinpattaya said: I must admit I am looking forward to the 20th! My brother is even coming, but @floridarob wont be here to suck his dick. Oops. Nope, tell him I won't be there until October.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10tazione Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 2 hours ago, vinapu said: you did not notice that jeep ? I watched it in the morning before my first coffee ... reader and vinapu 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iendo Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 4 hours ago, vinapu said: you did not notice that jeep ? I don't think there was such a thing as film either in 1881. 😂 But I can surely see myself reacting the same before my first coffee. vinapu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patanawet Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 As you asked so nicely Zombie, you need to know that you can still get more on FRIDAY in Pattaya. zombie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
