Songkran: Yes - No?

Post by **Big Boy** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 5:34 am

In my experience, you'll always find somebody to play games with you. Problem is that it might not always be your first choice.

Post by **HuntingTigers** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 5:38 am

Big Boy wrote:In my experience, you'll always find somebody to play games with you. Problem is that it might not always be your first choice.

Are you refering to persons who appear to be females but actually are not? HT.

Post by **caller** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 6:27 am

HT - get yourself down to Hua Hin and have a blast! I did when those photos were taken, my first songkran and my step-son is in one of the phtotos posted! I can imagine if having done more than one you might want to skip it, but I had a great time and those photos bring back great memories!

I'm certainly up for my 2nd, which alas, won't be in April as I'm heading out there in a couple of weeks!

Post by **HuntingTigers** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 6:51 am

caller wrote:HT - get yourself down to Hua Hin and have a blast! I did when those photos were taken, my first songkran and my step-son is in one of the phtotos posted! I can imagine if having done more than one you might want to skip it, but I had a great time and those photos bring back great memories!

I'm certainly up for my 2nd, which alas, won't be in April as I'm heading out there in a couple of weeks!

The more feedback I read about the Songkran festival in Hua Hin the more it appears to me to be a whizzo do! I am now minded to arrive in early April in time for these festivities - but as I'm a tight wad - do the hotels / bars jack their prices up substantially at this time of year?

HT.

Post by **margaretcarnes** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:49 am

Go for it HT. You don't have to be soaked to the skin for 24 hours - take a break in your room when necessary. Or in the back of a bar when the going gets tough!
My first Songkran was spent on Patpong 2 and was great fun, but people do often avoid KhaoSan Rd as it can (from accounts and pictures) get a bit out of hand down there. Overall the event doesn't go on for so long in HuaHin, and you'll soon realise which sois maybe aren't your thing.
Unlike LoiKrathon - the November full moon festival - Songkran is one event it's easy to tire of when living in Thailand. But experiencing it at least once is a must IMO, and by April the water can be a welcome relief.

PS try the Somtam as well - for 20 baht it shouldn't be missed

Post by **HuntingTigers** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:32 am

margaretcarnes wrote:Go for it HT. You don't have to be soaked to the skin for 24 hours - take a break in your room when necessary. Or in the back of a bar when the going gets tough!
PS try the Somtam as well - for 20 baht it shouldn't be missed

I think you've convinced me margaretcarnes. I'll come across early April to enjoy the delights of the Songkran festival.

As to the 'Somtam', I'm not too sure about that yet - but will most likely give it a bash.

Many thanks for your feedback whilst still
HuntingTigers

Post by **Norseman** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:48 am

margaretcarnes wrote:Songkran is one event it's easy to tire of when living in Thailand. But experiencing it at least once is a must IMO, and by April the water can be a welcome relief.

Absolutely true and spot on.
Another point is that I see no problem with the tepid water they pour on you, but the water mixed with lumps of ice is a bit over the hill if I may say so.

Post by **HuntingTigers** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:26 am

Norseman wrote:
margaretcarnes wrote:Songkran is one event it's easy to tire of when living in Thailand. But experiencing it at least once is a must IMO, and by April the water can be a welcome relief.
Absolutely true and spot on.
Another point is that I see no problem with the tepid water they pour on you, but the water mixed with lumps of ice is a bit over the hill if I may say so.

"... and by April the water can be a welcome relief". I gather you don't live in North West England margaretcarnes. The last thing we want here is 'April Showers', we've had 5 months of bloody rain already.

Ok guys, Norseman and margaretcarnes you sold me! I'll do my best to get into Hua Hin just prior to Songkran. Goodness knows what my Thai friends will say, "stupid falang" maybe!?

HuntingTigers

Post by **PeteC** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:52 am

HuntingTigers wrote:....- but as I'm a tight wad - do the hotels / bars jack their prices up substantially at this time of year?HT.

Not really. It's low season and you should be able to enjoy normal low season rates. I believe the rule of thumb is high season rates Nov 1-Feb.28, with a special extra surcharge for the period Dec 15 to about Jan 15. Pete

Post by **PeteC** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:56 am

margaretcarnes wrote:....My first Songkran was spent on Patpong 2 and was great fun.....

I did that once Mags about 1990. It may have been the first year the girls discovered that condoms make good water balloons.

It did get a bit bad as some MC boys were speeding by on Suriwongse and throwing water with used motor oil mixed in. Many a person walked home that night with ruined clothes.

Pete

JW · Post by JW » Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:48 pm

HT, you will have a great time! never a problem to get some TLC here!

Post by **margaretcarnes** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:53 am

Pete - yes I was there about 94. There used to be a young lad called Dontai who hung around a bar opposite Chicken Divine. Great lad (deaf without speech) who just loved Songkran. I often wonder what happened to him.
Chit chat aside I'm pleased we convinced you HT. Plenty of rain here in North Lincs as well, but when you live in the LOS the heat builds to a crescendo in April - with no rains for about 5 months by then!

Post by **telexs** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:18 am

Hi HT
I also look like coming to HH for my first Songkran.The Hua Hin International Cricket sixes are on around this time to,so you might be lucky to escape the water fights for a few hours (if you enjoy cricket). I've been informed the games & venue are good & it's free.

BR
Telexs

Post by **HuntingTigers** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:24 am

telexs wrote:
Hi HT
I also look like coming to HH for my first Songkran.The Hua Hin International Cricket sixes are on around this time to,so you might be lucky to escape the water fights for a few hours (if you enjoy cricket). I've been informed the games & venue are good & it's free.

BR
Telexs

Absolutely spiffing telexs my dear fellow. I've never understood kriket and know even less about Songkran - should be quite amusing I suspect. Is drinking alcoholic beverages part of this Hua Hin International Cricket sixes scenario?

I remember, many years ago, being taken to Old trafford to watch some county match - can't remember which, and all that my host did was take me inside the pavilion as the Kriket was easier to watch on TV at the bar. Everybody else was there as well as I recall, as it was too damnably cold to be sitting outside.

Yes indeed! - The Hua Hin International Cricket Sixes sound jolly interesting although I must confess that I wouldn't mind experiencing some of this Songkran festival frippery.

HuntingTigers.

Post by **telexs** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:58 am

HT
This is off the Aust Cricket Assoc site

International Cricket ‘Sixes’ Tournament

How about spending a week in a tropical paradise in Thailand to re-charge your batteries after a long season?
There is cricket involved but it is not too challenging. The games (Sixes) only last an hour or so and the ground is 200 metres from poolside so there is plenty of time for relaxing

The tournament is in Hua Hin, Thailand from April 14 - 18 and the venue is the fantastic Dusit Resort and Polo Club.

The town of Hua Hin is on the coast approx 180kms south of Bangkok and has a population of about 20,000. It is an authentic Thai village with fishing as its main industry. It is the summer residence of the Royal Family and the King now resides there permanently. Also, because of the great beaches and proximity of many delightful golf courses, it is a popular tourist destination. It is well served with many luxury resorts, plenty of bars and fine restaurants.

The Dusit Resort and Polo Club is arguably the best five star resort in town. It has its own cricket ground where the tournament is held and all the facilities you would expect from a five star establishment.

The tournament has a truly international flavour and has included teams from most Australian states, England, India, South Africa, Pakistan, Hong Kong etc plus a number of former first class and Test players – e.g., Alan Lamb, Barry Richards, Colin Miller, Mick Lewis, Darren Berry, Simon Cook, Joe Dawes, Trevor Chappell, Ken Jackson, Tom Hogan, Mark Higgs and Meryck Pringle are some who have played in the tournament over the years.

The cricket, of course, has priority but golf also plays an important part in the Hua Hin experience. There are 4 excellent courses available within easy reach of the Dusit.

Polo Club Hua Hin ?????
I'll bring the cuccumber sanwiches & Gin,oh I wont forget the Roller
Telexs

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