And so it Begins…Songkran 2012
By Talen on Apr 15, 2012 in Pattaya, Thai Festivals
Songkran ( Thai New Year ) 2012
Songkran is already into it’s third day and it decidedly started with a shout instead of a whimper. Although the war has just begun major battles for control are taking place just about everywhere from the smallest soi’s to the large prominent roads dissecting town. Beach road is awash ( literally ) with thousands of revelers and soi’s 7 & 8 are hotly contested property. The merchants selling water guns, powder, water and ice are making a killing as supplies are often running low and new recruits are showing up by the hour.
Songkran 2012 has been a blast so far and it’s an unbelievable sight to see so many smiling people laughing and having fun with friends and complete strangers…Okay, enough of the words. Here are some pics from the first 2 days. I’m still scoping out places to hide with the camera so much more and better are on the way, and don’t forget there will definitely be a Women of Songkran post before this is all over. Enjoy!
Songkran 2012 Days 1 & 2
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Great photos Talen. I (sadly) opted to use only my iPhone this year. I won’t next year because the connection between the subjects and myself was sorely lacking.
Catherine | Apr 15, 2012 | Reply
Cat, I saw many people with iphones in ziplock baggies yesterday and they seemed to be getting along okay. When using my dslr I use the telephoto lens to keep a distance but it’s not easy here in the madhouse.
Talen | Apr 15, 2012 | Reply
lol… I didn’t put my iPhone in a baggie – I went into fray nekid. Oooops. No harm done though.
Your camera takes wonderful photos. I especially love where you’ve caught the water coming through.
Catherine | Apr 15, 2012 | Reply
Cat, My camera does take awesome photos…sometimes it astonishes me…the photographer hower still needs some work
Talen | Apr 15, 2012 | Reply
Hehh… the photographer does super fine. Just look at those shots you took.
Catherine | Apr 15, 2012 | Reply
Talen, smashing pictures and I wish I was there. I’ll have to try and make it to Pattaya next April.
Looking forward to your Women of Songkran post. Wet women…very appealing.
Martyn | Apr 15, 2012 | Reply
Hey Talen,I love your blog site you always put smile on my face.
Your pics are great and it is good to see so many people enjoying themselves !
Steve (UK) | Apr 15, 2012 | Reply
Martyn, The women of Songkran post should be pretty good this year me thinks
Talen | Apr 16, 2012 | Reply
Steve, Glad to hear the blog put a smile on your face…it’s always what I hoped it could do. It really is great to see so many smiling and laughing faces….Happy Songkran na!
Talen | Apr 16, 2012 | Reply
Its really fun in here..I want to join nextime..Thank you for sharing some photo..
Melissa | Apr 17, 2012 | Reply
My luck is that my camera has an underwater housing!
Camille | Apr 20, 2012 | Reply