Songkran Rules Overlooked

High-pressure water guns outlawed Sale and use of talcum powder not allowed Drinking alcohol while walking banned  Those rules where published prior to the start  of the Songkran holiday.  Obviously these rules were not sufficiently publicized. Had a fire hose pointed at me from a firetruck. I do have to admit I fired the first volley of ice water. Was blinded by talc on numerous occasions Had to stop frequently to wash my eyes Wasn't walking while drinking.  Was offered a drink probably every two minutes. Declined 99% of those offers The funniest Songkran story comes from Ayutthaya, where a 20 year old ladyboy (transvestite) was fined Bht 500 for dancing bare chested in public,  exposing 'her' implanted breasts.  "... relatives delivered him to police." Guess the lesson here is if you want to act the part, then follow the rules.

Day 1, Songkran 2012 in Sakon City

It's Party Time... Crank up the car stereo      No room for luggage in this car truck

I Enjoy visiting this nearby village temple    and watch the progress                 More Pictures in this album 120413

Songkran Celebrations on I.T.U.      More Pictures in this album 120413 ITU

Songkran Celebrations at the temple

Funny Mail

Caution: Slippery When Wet

April 11:  Food Fest Preparations

April 12:   Songkran Preparations at Wat Phra That Choeng Chum      This Year the Buddhist statutes are lined up along the temple grounds for worshipers to douse.      Caution:  When wet, the marble tile can be quite slippery in places      Obvious to me was the absence of larger statues on display in past years      Donations kindly accepted      As I was leaving the temple I passed the stage area.       One of the stage hands insisted that I take his picture and quite boisterously said      Welcome to Thailand !!      After having been here for almost a decade, it's still great to hear that

Subdued Songkran?      Bangkok Post published an article Songkran spending subdued      Noticed that locally      Only spotted two huts along the 'wet route.'   One quite meager at that.      There were a lot more in past years      Also in past years, the city set up water barrels and insured they were filled.  Did not see that this year.      Could be that they were running behind schedule in their preparations?      If you want to avoid all the water festivities,               you may opt to go for                    a pleasant boat ride on Nong Hahn

Still a dream in Sakon City

Central Plaza Udon Thani Video Published on Apr 11, 2012 by ken355555

Sakon F.C. Fans 'GONE WITH THE WIND'

Sakon F.C.  Surprise / NO Surprise The fact that Sakon F.C. lost against Udon Thani 2-1 in the  Toyota Cup game yesterday, comes as no surprise. What does come as a surprise is that the regular game ended in a 0-0 tie. Even during the extra period the team held on almost to the end. From the looks of things,   the team must perform miracles to regain some of their fans. That's apparent by the attendance at last Sunday's home game against Kalasin. Sakon F.C. vs Kalasin, April 8.  Sakon F.C. Fans 'GONE WITH THE WIND'

Sakon Nakhon Guide (via Google translate)