Today's weather;
May started off dry, which currently is an achievement. It's very cloudy though and current temp is about 26C. It looks like it will rain at some stage today.
Yesterday's temp was 30C, the nice thing was that in the early afternoon it stopped raining.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Hot Spring Geresik River, Johore (2nd visit)
On the way back to Bkt. Gambir after visited one of my buddy at Batu Pahat. I drop by the Hot Spring at Geresik River, to let my XYL to dip her leg in and enjoy.....
(N01° 56.466' E102° 44.519')
The pictures around.....entrance free.
According to the locals, the temperature is more than 50°C.....
Thanks.
MY TRIPS - Home
(N01° 56.466' E102° 44.519')
The pictures around.....entrance free.
According to the locals, the temperature is more than 50°C.....
Thanks.
MY TRIPS - Home
Village's photos - Muar Trip
Some photos you may not see it today......
(N2°11.821 E102°37.912)
The view along the roads.......
Thanks.
MY TRIPS - Home
(N2°11.821 E102°37.912)
The view along the roads.......
Thanks.
MY TRIPS - Home
Goodbye to April 2007
Goodbye to April 2007
It's been a strange April in Thailand this year.
It started pretty much on schedule, with the weather warming up on a daily base.
Around Songkran however and on Samui on Songkran it was very untypically raining and we had strong winds.
My wife, who's local a Samui girl can't remember a Songkran with rain.
The last couple of days of April I spent in Bangkok and there was lots of rain in Bangkok as well. During those days Samui had storms and lots of rain.
April, the warmest and hottest month of the year, kinda slipped and went out of tune with rain and storms.
This weather pattern seems to be conform to other strange, seasonally untypical weather occurrences around the world. Let's hope things turn for the better in May.
It's been a strange April in Thailand this year.
It started pretty much on schedule, with the weather warming up on a daily base.
Around Songkran however and on Samui on Songkran it was very untypically raining and we had strong winds.
My wife, who's local a Samui girl can't remember a Songkran with rain.
The last couple of days of April I spent in Bangkok and there was lots of rain in Bangkok as well. During those days Samui had storms and lots of rain.
April, the warmest and hottest month of the year, kinda slipped and went out of tune with rain and storms.
This weather pattern seems to be conform to other strange, seasonally untypical weather occurrences around the world. Let's hope things turn for the better in May.
30th April 2007
Today's weather;
Back from Bangkok and entered Samui with the most untypical April weather imaginable. This morning it has been non stop raining since I woke up at 7am. Although today's max temp is expected to be at 32C, yesterday's max temp barely reached 28C!
Hang in there and let's hope for some better weather in May.
Back from Bangkok and entered Samui with the most untypical April weather imaginable. This morning it has been non stop raining since I woke up at 7am. Although today's max temp is expected to be at 32C, yesterday's max temp barely reached 28C!
Hang in there and let's hope for some better weather in May.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Johor Yachting Association, Tg. Langsat
Been told by my friend (9W2TSK), they're activities going on this side during weekend.
Lots and lots peoples (include kids) are learning on the yacht and surf. So decided to find out.......
Here the pictures taken......
Johor Yachting Association. (N01° 26.735' E104° 00.174')
The Tg. Langsat Port
Too bad that the day I visit was not weekend........
The beach.....
Nothing much over there, and we just went off and going for our lunch at Taman Megah Ria.
Accidentally found this delicious stew duck at 'Nasib Restaurant'. (N01° 29.368' E103° 50.956')
Lots and lots peoples (include kids) are learning on the yacht and surf. So decided to find out.......
Here the pictures taken......
Johor Yachting Association. (N01° 26.735' E104° 00.174')
The Tg. Langsat Port
Too bad that the day I visit was not weekend........
The beach.....
Nothing much over there, and we just went off and going for our lunch at Taman Megah Ria.
Accidentally found this delicious stew duck at 'Nasib Restaurant'. (N01° 29.368' E103° 50.956')
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Restaurant Tips: Kan Eang Seafood
Phuket is well known for seafood. Tourists love it. Most would not be eating lobster and king prawns at home, but on holiday you can do whatever you want. There are loads of restaurants selling seafood on all the beaches. Everywhere you turn is an ice filled display of fresh fish, crab, prawns, lobster...
As is evident from this blog, we tend to avoid the main tourist beaches when we go out, We prefer to explore the island and try restaurants that are more local. There are loads of seafood places around the coast where you don't see many tourists. I've already blogged Danang Seafood, Bang Pae Seafood, Laem Hin Seafood - and there are many more.
Kan Eang Seafood is found on Chalong Bay, just a few hundred meters from Chalong Jetty, and right next door to Danang Seafood. Quite why we have never eaten here before is a mystery, I guess because we like Danang and were always happy to eat there. Kan Eang always looks busier and sometimes has buses full of people arriving. Is this because the food is better or because they have better marketing than their neighbour? I think the buses put us off before, since Danang is normally pretty quiet and the food has always been good there - and as I get older I become less adventurous!
Well, we ate at Kan Eang Seafood on 14th April and couldn't have picked a much busier day, since the 14th is during the Songkran holidays! The place was full, all tables were occupied or reserved, but they found us a spare table nonetheless. Service was good, though a bit slow - can't blame them and we will try again on a quieter day. The Yam Kai Pla (fish roe salad) was very good.
Like most of the seafood restaurants, you sit right by the water. The view over Chalong Bay is great. We like this kind of restaurant. It's quiet, they don't play music, you can't hear any cars, the food is a decent price. If you are staying on one of the main beaches, try to get out for a nice evening meal away from the hustle and bustle. Chalong is only 10 minutes from Kata, or about 20-25 minutes from Patong.
• See location on Google Earth
As is evident from this blog, we tend to avoid the main tourist beaches when we go out, We prefer to explore the island and try restaurants that are more local. There are loads of seafood places around the coast where you don't see many tourists. I've already blogged Danang Seafood, Bang Pae Seafood, Laem Hin Seafood - and there are many more.
Kan Eang Seafood is found on Chalong Bay, just a few hundred meters from Chalong Jetty, and right next door to Danang Seafood. Quite why we have never eaten here before is a mystery, I guess because we like Danang and were always happy to eat there. Kan Eang always looks busier and sometimes has buses full of people arriving. Is this because the food is better or because they have better marketing than their neighbour? I think the buses put us off before, since Danang is normally pretty quiet and the food has always been good there - and as I get older I become less adventurous!
Well, we ate at Kan Eang Seafood on 14th April and couldn't have picked a much busier day, since the 14th is during the Songkran holidays! The place was full, all tables were occupied or reserved, but they found us a spare table nonetheless. Service was good, though a bit slow - can't blame them and we will try again on a quieter day. The Yam Kai Pla (fish roe salad) was very good.
Like most of the seafood restaurants, you sit right by the water. The view over Chalong Bay is great. We like this kind of restaurant. It's quiet, they don't play music, you can't hear any cars, the food is a decent price. If you are staying on one of the main beaches, try to get out for a nice evening meal away from the hustle and bustle. Chalong is only 10 minutes from Kata, or about 20-25 minutes from Patong.
• See location on Google Earth
Monday, April 23, 2007
More heat, more floods, more cold
More heat, more floods, more cold
Climate change could see the number of days with temperatures of 33 degrees Celsius or more triple, a scientist warned yesterday.
It was also likely to have a dramatic effect on the Chao Phya river and floods in Bangkok.
Dr Anon Sanitwong na Ayutthaya told a climate-change seminar yesterday the country's weather would become more extreme in coming decades.
Anon expected global warming to increase Chao Phya River levels by as much as 40 per cent in coming years. Higher tides would add to the flooding problems faced by the Central plains and greater-Bangkok.
Anon is the director of the Southeast Asian bureau of SysTem for Analysis, Research and Training, or START, based at Chulalongkorn University. He predicted the country would soon swelter in 33-degree-plus heat for as many as 60 days a year. The hottest place was likely to be Uthai Thani, which is located in a basin. Nakhon Sawan would be the next warmest. But Khon Kaen, Sakon Nakhon and Chai Nat would be least affected.
Anon cited a climate model predicting weather events from 30 years to 80 years hence.
Interestingly, cool days were also expected to increase. Thailand could expect between 30 to 40 days a year below 26C. Currently, about 20 to 30 days are below this mark.
The west coast would be coolest, thanks to increased rainfall. And provinces in mountain areas could suffer problems.
He said climate change would not affect Thailand as it had sub-Saharan Africa, where increased temperatures melted mountain snow and ice, which had flooded rivers and accelerated the breeding of malaria-carrying mosquitoes.
But, he warned the country to put in place policies to cope with climate change.
But, in Chiang Rai, rice crops would increase 15 per cent because it would receive more rain, he said.
Meanwhile, Meteorological Department chief Supareuk Tansriratanawong said this hot season would be more extreme in many areas, especially the North, Northeast and Central Thailand. Temperatures could hit 42 degrees in Nong Khai and Lampang. He said these temperatures would be common until mid-May.
Supareuk revised earlier department predictions the hottest period this year would be between April 25 and April 26. A cool front from China would bring rainstorms and hail to the North and Northeast, easing temperatures.
In the meantime, the heat has seen power usage in Bangkok soar.
Data shows last month the city gobbled up 7,522 megawatts of electricity, outpacing consumption at the same time last year by 2 per cent. By comparison, the city consumed 6,654 megawatts in January and 7,032 in February.
In the North, temperatures have exceeded 40C.
The department's northern office said Lampang's Muang district recorded temperatures of 42 degrees while other provinces reported between 37 and 41C.
Office spokesman Rakchai Srinuan said temperatures were between four degrees to six degrees warmer than last year.
Chiang Mai and Lamphun were at risk of more forest fires, which have cast a pall over the region since March and made thousands sick. Doi Inthanon National Park chief Anan Son-ngai said rangers were on a 24-hour alert.
Artificial rainmaking is planned to help ease the heat.
Dr Parithat Silpakit of Suan Prung Mental Hospital warned that the punishing heat could drive over-stressed residents to suicide.
In Kalasin, which saw 38C heat yesterday, farmers were advised to install cooling fans in pig enclosures to avoid stock suffering heatstroke and diarrhoea.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2007/04/24/headlines/headlines_30032561.php
Climate change could see the number of days with temperatures of 33 degrees Celsius or more triple, a scientist warned yesterday.
It was also likely to have a dramatic effect on the Chao Phya river and floods in Bangkok.
Dr Anon Sanitwong na Ayutthaya told a climate-change seminar yesterday the country's weather would become more extreme in coming decades.
Anon expected global warming to increase Chao Phya River levels by as much as 40 per cent in coming years. Higher tides would add to the flooding problems faced by the Central plains and greater-Bangkok.
Anon is the director of the Southeast Asian bureau of SysTem for Analysis, Research and Training, or START, based at Chulalongkorn University. He predicted the country would soon swelter in 33-degree-plus heat for as many as 60 days a year. The hottest place was likely to be Uthai Thani, which is located in a basin. Nakhon Sawan would be the next warmest. But Khon Kaen, Sakon Nakhon and Chai Nat would be least affected.
Anon cited a climate model predicting weather events from 30 years to 80 years hence.
Interestingly, cool days were also expected to increase. Thailand could expect between 30 to 40 days a year below 26C. Currently, about 20 to 30 days are below this mark.
The west coast would be coolest, thanks to increased rainfall. And provinces in mountain areas could suffer problems.
He said climate change would not affect Thailand as it had sub-Saharan Africa, where increased temperatures melted mountain snow and ice, which had flooded rivers and accelerated the breeding of malaria-carrying mosquitoes.
But, he warned the country to put in place policies to cope with climate change.
But, in Chiang Rai, rice crops would increase 15 per cent because it would receive more rain, he said.
Meanwhile, Meteorological Department chief Supareuk Tansriratanawong said this hot season would be more extreme in many areas, especially the North, Northeast and Central Thailand. Temperatures could hit 42 degrees in Nong Khai and Lampang. He said these temperatures would be common until mid-May.
Supareuk revised earlier department predictions the hottest period this year would be between April 25 and April 26. A cool front from China would bring rainstorms and hail to the North and Northeast, easing temperatures.
In the meantime, the heat has seen power usage in Bangkok soar.
Data shows last month the city gobbled up 7,522 megawatts of electricity, outpacing consumption at the same time last year by 2 per cent. By comparison, the city consumed 6,654 megawatts in January and 7,032 in February.
In the North, temperatures have exceeded 40C.
The department's northern office said Lampang's Muang district recorded temperatures of 42 degrees while other provinces reported between 37 and 41C.
Office spokesman Rakchai Srinuan said temperatures were between four degrees to six degrees warmer than last year.
Chiang Mai and Lamphun were at risk of more forest fires, which have cast a pall over the region since March and made thousands sick. Doi Inthanon National Park chief Anan Son-ngai said rangers were on a 24-hour alert.
Artificial rainmaking is planned to help ease the heat.
Dr Parithat Silpakit of Suan Prung Mental Hospital warned that the punishing heat could drive over-stressed residents to suicide.
In Kalasin, which saw 38C heat yesterday, farmers were advised to install cooling fans in pig enclosures to avoid stock suffering heatstroke and diarrhoea.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2007/04/24/headlines/headlines_30032561.php
24th April 2007
Today's weather;
It's got the outlook of another very warm day with right now already over 29C and with an expected high of 33C.
It's definitely April weather now, in contrast to the rather 'cold' and wet Songkran days.
I'm off to Bangkok for a few days so this may well be the last entry for April.
It's got the outlook of another very warm day with right now already over 29C and with an expected high of 33C.
It's definitely April weather now, in contrast to the rather 'cold' and wet Songkran days.
I'm off to Bangkok for a few days so this may well be the last entry for April.
Sunday, April 22, 2007
23rd April 2007
Today's weather;
It's blue outside with occasional clouds. The temperature is at 27C with an expected 33C.
Yesterday we went around the island with our children and visited amongst others the Na Muang waterfall in the south of the island. It was hot and very busy with mainly Thai families out and about with their kids. Today most of the schools on the island start the new term. The big summer holidays are over and a new school year is about to start!
It's blue outside with occasional clouds. The temperature is at 27C with an expected 33C.
Yesterday we went around the island with our children and visited amongst others the Na Muang waterfall in the south of the island. It was hot and very busy with mainly Thai families out and about with their kids. Today most of the schools on the island start the new term. The big summer holidays are over and a new school year is about to start!
Saturday, April 21, 2007
22nd April 2007
Today's weather;
Light overcast and 27C currently with an expected high of 32C.
Yesterday it was very hot, with the max temp being 32.5C
Light overcast and 27C currently with an expected high of 32C.
Yesterday it was very hot, with the max temp being 32.5C
Friday, April 20, 2007
21st April 2007
Today's weather;
It started out fairly cloudy and threatening at 7am this morning with already 29.5C and expected 33C today.
Yesterday it was hot with 32.5C.
Today's entry is rather late, since at 7am we were at a local wedding, where a couple of 100 people where attending. Eating some nice Thai food is the norm, Moo Waan (Sweet Pork), Yam Kuung Heng (Dry Shrimp salad), steamed chicken and some soup and a buffalo curry that nobody ate!
Water and coke or another soda with some ice are always present and even this early in the morning at some tables the local Thai Whiskey bottles were being cracked open.
On the left picture the groom is being 'delivered' to the party/bride and on the right hand picture you get an overview from the party area.
It started out fairly cloudy and threatening at 7am this morning with already 29.5C and expected 33C today.
Yesterday it was hot with 32.5C.
Today's entry is rather late, since at 7am we were at a local wedding, where a couple of 100 people where attending. Eating some nice Thai food is the norm, Moo Waan (Sweet Pork), Yam Kuung Heng (Dry Shrimp salad), steamed chicken and some soup and a buffalo curry that nobody ate!
Water and coke or another soda with some ice are always present and even this early in the morning at some tables the local Thai Whiskey bottles were being cracked open.
On the left picture the groom is being 'delivered' to the party/bride and on the right hand picture you get an overview from the party area.
Thai funeral in our village
You'll often see funerals in Thailand. It's not like England where people hide away their grief, have a quick service, maybe a little party at someone's house after the funeral..no, here a funeral is a week long wake, with half the street taken up outside the family house. There was a wake in our village last month, and my mother took a walk down the street one day while I was at work. These are her words and photos.
I am sure that each family arranges things differently in Thailand, just as we do here in England; but there are are some constants that are part of every funeral. In Thailand a funeral lasts for days and anybody who ever knew the deceased is there at some point. Sometimes you wonder how they could have known so many people! The local monks supply a long awning and tables and chairs and large cooking pots so that every guest who comes receives food and drink. On the day I walked by, this funeral had already been going on for over a week.
Of course, being English, I was a little sensitive and felt I should not intrude, but I did manage to get a picture of the monks praying and chanting.
You can see many of the offerings that had been left by family and friends who had been there during the week. You can see also how far down the street the awning stretches, shading the chairs and tables which are outside the gates of many neighbours' houses.
On my way back one of the family saw me with the camera and invited me to come much closer. By this time the monks had finished the morning's prayers and were seated at tables.
Family members served lunch to the monks. The monks are forbidden to talk whilst they are eating.
Soon I was joined by a young woman who could speak English and she was very eager to tell me about her father who had died. I found myself sitting amongst the monks with a glass of iced tea and some water melon. I had declined to eat a meal for I explained that Jamie's wife would have food ready for me at home, but it would have been unforgiveable to refuse food and drink completely. I sat with the woman and we talked of life and death and our different approaches, finally coming to the conclusion that whatever the faith, people want the same things from life and have similar hopes for after death. She then took me to see her father.
Again, I felt I should not be poking my camera into other peoples' grief and at first stopped by the swathes of black and white ribbon and flowers which were in front of the coffin.
But no, I was beckoned on. She wanted me to see him and share in their occasion. The coffin was inside a downstairs room - it could be seen from the road through the open doors and curtains. It was adorned with many flowers and lights and candles.
And there was a big colour photograph of the woman's father. I imagine the family had chosen a favourite photo, rather than a recent one. He was in his 80s when he died and had been gravely ill for many months.
This was the last day of the funeral "wake" at home. The next day was to be the burning of the coffin at the temple. That would be the 10th day of the funeral.
Jamie's wife explained to me that at funerals she had been to the coffin had been burned on a large funeral pyre. This leads to the rather gruesome sight of the body being revealed as the wood of the coffin burned and the mourners could actually see the burning of the body.
This is how it is done in Thailand, and I have a degree of envy for their ways, which contrast with our own in England these days. Death is such a difficult subject in our modern world and grieving and mourning is supposed to be a very private affair. People don't like to be seen to make a fuss. Here in Thailand, it's out in the open, a real celebration of life and death.
I am sure that each family arranges things differently in Thailand, just as we do here in England; but there are are some constants that are part of every funeral. In Thailand a funeral lasts for days and anybody who ever knew the deceased is there at some point. Sometimes you wonder how they could have known so many people! The local monks supply a long awning and tables and chairs and large cooking pots so that every guest who comes receives food and drink. On the day I walked by, this funeral had already been going on for over a week.
Of course, being English, I was a little sensitive and felt I should not intrude, but I did manage to get a picture of the monks praying and chanting.
You can see many of the offerings that had been left by family and friends who had been there during the week. You can see also how far down the street the awning stretches, shading the chairs and tables which are outside the gates of many neighbours' houses.
On my way back one of the family saw me with the camera and invited me to come much closer. By this time the monks had finished the morning's prayers and were seated at tables.
Family members served lunch to the monks. The monks are forbidden to talk whilst they are eating.
Soon I was joined by a young woman who could speak English and she was very eager to tell me about her father who had died. I found myself sitting amongst the monks with a glass of iced tea and some water melon. I had declined to eat a meal for I explained that Jamie's wife would have food ready for me at home, but it would have been unforgiveable to refuse food and drink completely. I sat with the woman and we talked of life and death and our different approaches, finally coming to the conclusion that whatever the faith, people want the same things from life and have similar hopes for after death. She then took me to see her father.
Again, I felt I should not be poking my camera into other peoples' grief and at first stopped by the swathes of black and white ribbon and flowers which were in front of the coffin.
But no, I was beckoned on. She wanted me to see him and share in their occasion. The coffin was inside a downstairs room - it could be seen from the road through the open doors and curtains. It was adorned with many flowers and lights and candles.
And there was a big colour photograph of the woman's father. I imagine the family had chosen a favourite photo, rather than a recent one. He was in his 80s when he died and had been gravely ill for many months.
This was the last day of the funeral "wake" at home. The next day was to be the burning of the coffin at the temple. That would be the 10th day of the funeral.
Jamie's wife explained to me that at funerals she had been to the coffin had been burned on a large funeral pyre. This leads to the rather gruesome sight of the body being revealed as the wood of the coffin burned and the mourners could actually see the burning of the body.
This is how it is done in Thailand, and I have a degree of envy for their ways, which contrast with our own in England these days. Death is such a difficult subject in our modern world and grieving and mourning is supposed to be a very private affair. People don't like to be seen to make a fuss. Here in Thailand, it's out in the open, a real celebration of life and death.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
20th April 2007
Today's weather;
Well, I'm back from Koh Tao and had three very nice days with some excellent diving and lovely weather over at Koh Tao.
On Samui in the meantime, it's hot again and a slight overcast with an expected high of 33C. Currently it's already 29C.
Well, I'm back from Koh Tao and had three very nice days with some excellent diving and lovely weather over at Koh Tao.
On Samui in the meantime, it's hot again and a slight overcast with an expected high of 33C. Currently it's already 29C.
Monday, April 16, 2007
Railway Station Kulai, Johor.
Just wanna share some photos of the Kulai Old Railway Station before it's gone.......
It's located at the back of Post Office Kulai.
(N1°39.778 E103°36.040)
Thanks.
It's located at the back of Post Office Kulai.
(N1°39.778 E103°36.040)
Waiting area........
The counter.....
Right & left......
Thanks.
Sunday, April 15, 2007
16th April 2007
Today's weather;
It's complete overcast this morning. It's about 27C right now with an expected high of 33C.
Yesterdays max temp was 31C.
I'm off to Koh Tao again for two days, teaching Instructor level Specialties.
It's complete overcast this morning. It's about 27C right now with an expected high of 33C.
Yesterdays max temp was 31C.
I'm off to Koh Tao again for two days, teaching Instructor level Specialties.
Saturday, April 14, 2007
15th April 2007
Today's weather;
It's not getting much better, it's still a very clouded sky although the current temp is already 29C with an expected 32C.
Yesterday was a fairly hot day with no rain.
It's not getting much better, it's still a very clouded sky although the current temp is already 29C with an expected 32C.
Yesterday was a fairly hot day with no rain.
Songkran in Phuket - April 13th 2007
I am quite happy that the water throwing only lasts 1 day here in Phuket. Yesterday was fun, a nice day for all the family.
We first drove way up to the north of Phuket, to Mai Khao beach, an area which is still quite "traditional" although there is the JW Marriott Resort somewhere along the beach. There is a turtle project at Mai Khao (see www.maikhaoturtles.com), and a yearly turtle release ceremony held on April 13th. The mayor gave a speech, all the local gentry attended, and then the lucky few who had known to book their turtles in advance (doh!) got a turtle to release into the sea.
From Mai Khao (via a lunch break) we drove to Patong (the main tourist beach), only 10km from home, but as I had guessed the traffic was heavy and it took 45 minutes to reach Patong. The world and his brother were heading there for some watery fun. What struck me most was the sense of happiness all around. The water rituals used to be limited to sprinkling Buddha images (like in Mai Khao, see photo above) or splashing a little water on friends or family as a way of ritually cleansing the body and making way for a new year free from any past worries. It has gone a bit mad, with drinking, water fights and way too many road accidents due in part to alcohol, and in part to the dangerous way people throw water at moving vehicles. We did take a walk around Patong and the kids loved it, carrying their water pistols and being splashed and being able to shoot back! I really must get a waterproof housing for the camera...
Photos below taken from the safety of our car!
• Hope to see you next year for Songkran 2008!
We first drove way up to the north of Phuket, to Mai Khao beach, an area which is still quite "traditional" although there is the JW Marriott Resort somewhere along the beach. There is a turtle project at Mai Khao (see www.maikhaoturtles.com), and a yearly turtle release ceremony held on April 13th. The mayor gave a speech, all the local gentry attended, and then the lucky few who had known to book their turtles in advance (doh!) got a turtle to release into the sea.
From Mai Khao (via a lunch break) we drove to Patong (the main tourist beach), only 10km from home, but as I had guessed the traffic was heavy and it took 45 minutes to reach Patong. The world and his brother were heading there for some watery fun. What struck me most was the sense of happiness all around. The water rituals used to be limited to sprinkling Buddha images (like in Mai Khao, see photo above) or splashing a little water on friends or family as a way of ritually cleansing the body and making way for a new year free from any past worries. It has gone a bit mad, with drinking, water fights and way too many road accidents due in part to alcohol, and in part to the dangerous way people throw water at moving vehicles. We did take a walk around Patong and the kids loved it, carrying their water pistols and being splashed and being able to shoot back! I really must get a waterproof housing for the camera...
Photos below taken from the safety of our car!
• Hope to see you next year for Songkran 2008!
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