songkran in ThailandShow all entries with tags: songkran |
1. Travel Tip:
Thai Years and Dates
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To say the Thai calendar is a bit confusing for visitors would be an understatement. The dates are based on the Lunisolar Buddhist calendar which is a derivative from the Hindu system. In essence... Tags for this Travel Tip: newyear calendar dates songkran |
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2. Travel Tip:
The last day....
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Pattaya does host the most extreme Songkran in the country, however in recent times there have been moves to tone down this festival just to ensure it is more safe. Large pump action water... Tags for this Chapter: songkran thailand |
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3. Travel Tip:
Going Mobile...
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The water at this bar never ran out as it was perpetually on refill from the hose, but after some time I thought it would be good to move on. I left the safety of the bar, only to be promptly... Tags for this Chapter: songkran |
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4. Travel Tip:
Drenched
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The entire afternoon was spent in multiple ambushes, and I smiled so much that my mouth hurt by the end of the day. This was truly a fun time. On the way back I went down a main road where people... Tags for this Chapter: songkran |
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5. Travel Tip:
Water Pistols....
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Having already had my first taste of Songkran I got up the next day better prepared. In particular I chose attire that I was happy to get soaked in. I also filled up my water pistols in my hotel... Tags for this Chapter: songkran waterpistols |
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6. Travel Tip:
More water...
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My two one-litre water bottles were woefully inadequate and absolutely no match for these huge vessells, and so I felt that I had to find something better. Not long after I left the hotel I was... Tags for this Chapter: pattaya songkran |
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7. Travel Tip:
Getting Wet
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After that, an endless line of people were waiting in the streets to throw a bowl of water over my head or to shoot at me with ever larger pump action water squirters. It was time to get myself... Tags for this Chapter: songkran pattaya |
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8. Travel Tip:
Songkran - how it works!
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The main idea is to approach complete strangers and to dab their face with a small amount of talcum powder and some water. This is the traditional Songkran style. Safe to say this didn’t exactly... Tags for this Chapter: songkran |
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9. Travel Tip:
Join the Songkran!
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The Songkran in Thailand Mid-April is an exciting time for the people of Bangkok immersed in a week-long mesmerizing celebration of the Thai New Year. Life is at a standstill and... Tags for this Travel Tip: songkran emeraldbuddha sanamluang watpo watprakeo |
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10. Travel Tip:
Join the Songkran Festival in Thailand!
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The Songkran in Thailand Mid-April is an exciting time for the people of Bangkok immersed in a week-long mesmerizing frenzied celebration of the Thai New Year. Life is at a... Tags for this Travel Tip: songkran bangkok emeraldbuddha watprakeo watpo recliningbuddha |
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