w11guy, on 2012-04-16 09:08:36, said:
MEL1, on 2012-04-16 08:19:26, said:
I've no doubt this will become a trend! Next year we won't be counting deaths by wreckless and drunk driving, but the number of murders. 
It really is time to clamp down and control the revelling. Limit it to controlled areas, where those who want an official soaking go to meet.
One really does sick and tire of songkran after some lengthy time living here!
-mel.
It really is time to clamp down and control the revelling. Limit it to controlled areas, where those who want an official soaking go to meet.
One really does sick and tire of songkran after some lengthy time living here!
-mel.
You are free to leave of living here is no longer enjoyable for you. Some of us are happy to join in with the fun. And don't forget that these are isolated incidents. Millions have enjoyed themselves. You get deaths and major events in almost all countries. Just look at the UK and USA. There are plenty getting shot and knifed every day, not just during festivals. A few isolated incidents, even if really bad, is no reason to ban a popular festival. The solution is to stop the idiots, not spoil the fun for the law-abiding people. It is the idiots that are the problem, not Songkran. Idiots are everywhere. Some of you boring expats would ban almost every activity of you could. If you don't like it here, then just leave instead of constantly complaining.
I haven't posted in quite a while as to do so only infuriates the locals (who cares?) but since this this fellow doesn't have a clue what he is talking about I am forced to add my 2 cents. Yes, there are idiots everywhere at all festivals in all countries. The difference between the West though and here is that the 'idiots' here are the standard not the exception.
For example, I don't go out during Songkran as I do not want the fun of being drenched by moat water full of bacteria. Bu this year I had run out of water so I took off after dark to the local 7-11. Now in front of the 7-11 there was a setup of punks dousing people who were entering the store to shop. And contrary to what one misinformed individual stated all these morone do not leave you alone if you wave them off.
In the West, this would not be allowed to happen. The 7-11 management would not allow it. Here it seems to be encouraged. I have said it before many times. When God gave out brains he had to back order them for Thailand. And last I heard the government put a huge import tax on them so no one has any yet.





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