Originally Posted by KLKOOL

hahaha... I am Baccckkkkk!!! Probably in SG during end of the month.

Originally Posted by taurus75

welcome back brudder..leike hai...heard from Dekuip..u have 20gers for 4 nites in CM??!! NBZZZ

anyway..i will be refreshing my FRs during that 8 days stay in Hatyai..so brudders stay tuned..! coz the my 1st night there is str8 on to Kiss Channel to meet up wif u guyszzz...:cool:
NO.1 is back...

Originally Posted by KLKOOL

hahaha... I am Baccckkkkk!!! Probably in SG during end of the month.

Originally Posted by taurus75

APRIL 13 – 15, 2006
THE GRAND SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
Nationwide

AN INTRODUCTION TO SONGKRAN

"Songkran" is a word from the Sanskrit language which means to "move into" and refers to the orbit of the sun moving into Aries. It marks the end of a 12-month cycle and the beginning of a new solar year. Songkran is therefore the Thai New Year celebrations.

This traditional Thai custom of merry-making is the Kingdom's most 'sanuk' (fun-filled) festival, celebrated with tremendous enthusiasm, nation-wide, once a year. In most parts of the country, Songkran extends over a period of 3 days.

Known the world-over for its characteristic tradition of water-throwing ranging from a courteous sprinkle or a polite splash, to harmless water pistols and showers from garden hoses to the well-aimed bucket or water-cannon . delivered in a festive spirit. Without a doubt, on the practical side, Songkran is a refreshing solution to "beating the heat" in the hottest season of the year. There is a however a much deeper significance to "Songkran".

Apart from marking a new beginning, Songkran is also a time for thanksgiving. It is an important time for individuals to reflect upon the many acts of kindness and thoughtfulness each has personally experienced and to remember how such acts of generosity and compassion bring peace, happiness and well-being. Songkran is also the time for reunions and family ties are renewed.

At the heart of each Thai custom and tradition, there is always a logical reason for its existence. The festive elements of the celebration, the cultural values, the social code of conduct and individual belief and practices are intertwined. Songkran embodies the traditional Thai cultural values.

The underlying significance of Songkran is the process of cleansing and purification - the purging of all ills, misfortune and evil and starting the New Year afresh with all that is good and pure. Water is symbolic of the cleaning process and signifies purity

THE CULTURAL VALUES BEHIND SONGKRAN

The Cultural Values of the Songkran Festival are expressed through the various ceremonies and rituals. The meaningful aspects of Songkran are varied and culturally rich.
The first Cultural Value is "Thanksgiving" - The demonstration of gratitude and an expression of thanks to individuals who have have "done good" or shown goodwill and are worthy of respect and recognition.

Thanksgiving is demonstrated in Ceremonial aspects of Songkran such as the bathing of Buddha statues with lustral water, and the pouring of lustral water over elders and respected individuals conveys this and other outward demonstration of respect.

The Second Cultural Value is Loyalty to Ancestors. This is achieved through merit-making.

The Third Cultural Value focuses on the an individual's sense of awareness of his/her responsibilities towards the family and home. It is demonstrated via the traditional custom of "spring cleaning".

The Fourth Value addresses the Value of Religion and highlights the well- defined roles and responsibilities of the "temples and monasteries" on the one hand and the community served by the religious institution.

Observance of this principle involves :
Community involvement in the spring-cleaning of temples Meritmaking and offering food and alms to monks The bathing of Buddha statues and monks The construction of "chedis" or stupas and the decoration or beautification of temple surroundings

The Fifth Value is "Acts of kindness and generosity" towards others or Doing good for others".

Demonstrated by the preparation, exchange and sharing of food and desserts by members of the community and the sprinkling of water on each other. This is a gesture of hospitality shown as individuals attempt to "cool" each other off in the intense summer heat.

The Sixth Value is the Spirit of Co-Operation and Community Spirit demonstrated through the enthusiastic participation of individuals of demonstrated through the enthusiastic participation of individuals of the community in Songkran festivities, sharing in the fun, spreading happiness and goodwill to all.

The morning of Songkran Day begins with merit-making according to local customs and traditions. Younger folks make their way to show their respect and seek the blessings of elders and individuals of seniority by making offerings. The ritual which accompanies this show of respect is highly elaborate. Deep respect and reverence is shown to the highest institution of the Kingdom - the monarchy and members of the royal family, learned individuals in particular those who are "teachers" the providers of knowledge to students and elders recognised for their worldly experience and wisdom.

This gesture of respect manifests itself in the form of a colourful and vibrant procession. This is Songkran and not a moment's "sanuk" is to be missed. Bright colours, song and dance and festive fun is the order of the day.

Once the ceremonial gesture of respect has been shown and the good-spirited water-throwing is over, everyone returns home to "freshen up" and prepare for the evening's celebrations which consists of various performances and forms of entertainment. Not to be missed is the "Ram Wong" Thai folk dance. The "Ram Wong" enables everyone to join in the fun.

Originally Posted by taurus75

then u better call me when u on spore soil.
i will bring u to a Thai pub...kekeke..or we wait for KLKOOL to join us too..!
birthday can bring forward meh??

Originally Posted by tirak99

kekeke. which thai pub? yesterday, we're at thai disco at GM with Bro SmallD, ChanChwee, Mr.romance, Handsome2000. New batch of thai chio bu. hee hee.

Originally Posted by taurus75

kekeke..lei ke hai..
hey..i saw yr gal in the group lei..sibay chio. no wonder u dun want the kiss lounge gal lorr... u very faithful wor.

Originally Posted by klang_kia

Bro Taurus....

Awaiting for your FRs, stories, etc etc~ :p

Originally Posted by tirak99

kekeke. which thai pub? yesterday, we're at thai disco at GM with Bro SmallD, ChanChwee, Mr.romance, Handsome2000. New batch of thai chio bu. hee hee. :D

Originally Posted by boinker

Lei Ker Hai(this is our new way of greeting)
She is the same girl you saw at KC leh. the photo she looks so garang.
Faithful?? hahaha.. lei ker hai if faithful wont cheoung at HY leh.. keke..

Originally Posted by taurus75

***(i oredi censored part of those take plane , go toilet,check in hotel..etc)

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SCENE TWO...

Originally Posted by stiffneck

Keep up the good work Brudder!!!!:p

Originally Posted by KLKOOL

Dun forget the first thing CBM do when reach the farm was use the toilet to take a crap... when he come out and wanted to give a girl a tip, she reject, but another one take, say thank you, and tomorrow, pls come and shit again... hehehe...

The 5k Baht OKT damn CB one... if 3k, maybe I book lorr cos the girl is really quite sweet... hehehe...

Originally Posted by taurus75

maybe the 1st who reject took CBM's golden crap for tip instead...kekeke

aiyah..whether its a 5k or 3k or whatever..u will take also la..lei ke hai!
u r NO.1 mah...!!

Originally Posted by KLKOOL

Ma Hai... like that also need to say meh... me better retire lorr...:p

Originally Posted by Riuva

hello brothers,

my first time posting here. just got back from bangkok and discovered how good thai girls are. according to you guys, hadyai is even better than bangkok right?

Originally Posted by thaivisitor

Actually, just tip reasonably lah... especially if you still in NS, no need to tip too much. If for overnight girls, tips should be about 5,000 baht. If for ST, just tip about 2,000 Baht. Remember, don't waste.

For changing of money, danuk gives better rates. So once you arrive in Hatyai, take the minibus to danuk, change into Thai Baht and then come back to Hatyai.( i simply love this....)
As for language, it depends on where you book the girls. Channivet girls will speak Hokkien, See Kim Yong speaks Cantonese, Niphat Uthit speaks Malay, Raj Uthit speaks Indian, SC Heritage speaks English and Kiss Lounge speaks French, Sakura speaks Japenese and Chin Man Lao speaks Mandarin. So see what you want to use, just go to the area or place.


Cheers
Tee Vee:D

Originally Posted by DeKuip

Bro Taurus,

Really miss the few nites with u in Hatyai mak mak... relax have drinks infront of KC and day after in Kiss Lounge...

Hope we can have a drink again soon, or now in Hatyai, KL or Singapore.

KL bros all miss bro Taurus mak mak! :D hehehe...

PS: Me very bore leh, try to make u happy. Now?? Happy bo? :p

Originally Posted by taurus75

Sorie brudders awaiting for my SCENE TWO FR...due to some GEK SIM matters..the FR will be on next week..coz now really GEK SIM...!
CBM ..how can u do this to me? 1st the roti..now me...
why dun u call me? why? why???

Originally Posted by TD0620G

kekek walau eh..must post so many times meh I paiseh already ok la next time will definately call u :D thought a few hours only so didn't want to kacau u all la.