Just wondering if someone can tell me all the ins and outs with Songkram.
From a "things open" perspective, when does it start? when does it end? I know the official dates, I'm talking from a practical perspective. Like Easter starts Friday, but most people have a half day Thursday.
Are markets open? Central Market? Aeon (and other) malls?
Is the Phnom Tamao Zoo open? Seafood in Kien Svay?
Restaurants in general? Massage (non-sexual)?
Been once before and loved it but can only take Easter off work. (which happens to coincide with KNY this year). I don't mind a ghost town as long as things are open and people arn't throwing water at me.
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What can I do during KNY?
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That throwing water thing isn't done much here, and most businesses that deal with tourists will still be open.tripthrowaway8 wrote: I don't mind a ghost town as long as things are open and people arn't throwing water at me.
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Where is the god of tits and wine?
Why are the gods such vicious cunts?
Where is the god of tits and wine?
I would say the big exodus will occur on Wednesday 12 April. The big days are normally 13 to 15 April but this year the public holidays are 14 to 16 and as the 16th is a Sunday the 17th is also a public holiday. This may stretch things out a bit.tripthrowaway8 wrote:Just wondering if someone can tell me all the ins and outs with Songkram.
From a "things open" perspective, when does it start? when does it end? I know the official dates, I'm talking from a practical perspective. Like Easter starts Friday, but most people have a half day Thursday.
Are markets open? Central Market? Aeon (and other) malls?
Is the Phnom Tamao Zoo open? Seafood in Kien Svay?
Restaurants in general? Massage (non-sexual)?
Been once before and loved it but can only take Easter off work. (which happens to coincide with KNY this year). I don't mind a ghost town as long as things are open and people arn't throwing water at me.
Thanks
You may struggle to find a massage place open. Markets will be very quiet. A few restaurants will open and the odd bar. As said, the more tourist-oriented, the more likely to be open. But the hostess bars will mostly be closed or very understaffed.
I saw a bit of water throwing last year for the first time but very limited of course.
As you say, ghost town, but survivable. Enjoy a rare bit of peace and quiet in PP.