My First Bungy Jump - Highest in Thailand - Pattaya XBungy - 4k HD @DhruvaAliman

Dhruva Aliman Adventures At pattayabungy.com - See more of my adventures on instagram.com/dhruvaaliman - Bungy Jumping is steeped in tradition and dates back to an ancient ritual that is performed in the village of Bunlap on Vannatu Island. The “Gkol” that is performed is a rite of passage for the tribesman and entails them Bungy Jumping using Banyan tree vines attached to their ankles. Inspired by this, the first modern era Bungy Jump was conducted by Oxford University Dangerous Sports Club on the 1st April 1979 at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol, England. Members of the club jumped using shock cord instead of banyan tree vines whilst wearing top hat and tails. You can watch a video of this very first jump on youtube.

The enormous publicity form the stunt led to the club performing a second jump from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco then a jump from the Royal George Suspension Bridge in Colorado.

All went quiet until the video was seen by New Zealander AJ Hackett who in June 1987 very publicly performed a Bungy Jump from the Eiffel Tower in Paris France. The key difference was AJ Hackett saw the opportunity to commercialize Bungy Jumping into an extreme sport by using rubber instead of shock cord and in November 1988 the Kawarau Bridge 43m Bungy Jump opened. During the first year AJ Hackett had just 28 customers.
In Thailand that year, Pattaya Bungy Jump opened with a jump 17m higher than the Kawarau Bridge Jump at 60m.

The Pattaya Bungy Jump was not only the first in South East Asia but still remains the highest Bungy Jump in Thailand today. Since 1989 the Bungy Jumping craze has exploded and there are now many thousands of Bungy Jumps worldwide all started from the humble beginnings in New Zealand and Thailand.

#ExtremeSports #Adventure #Travel

updated 5 years ago

My First Bungy Jump - Highest in Thailand - Pattaya XBungy - 4k HD

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2019-02-13 | At pattayabungy.com - See more of my adventures on instagram.com/dhruvaaliman - Bungy Jumping is steeped in tradition and dates back to an ancient ritual that is performed in the village of Bunlap on Vannatu Island. The “Gkol” that is performed is a rite of passage for the tribesman and entails them Bungy Jumping using Banyan tree vines attached to their ankles. Inspired by this, the first modern era Bungy Jump was conducted by Oxford University Dangerous Sports Club on the 1st April 1979 at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol, England. Members of the club jumped using shock cord instead of banyan tree vines whilst wearing top hat and tails. You can watch a video of this very first jump on youtube.

The enormous publicity form the stunt led to the club performing a second jump from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco then a jump from the Royal George Suspension Bridge in Colorado.

All went quiet until the video was seen by New Zealander AJ Hackett who in June 1987 very publicly performed a Bungy Jump from the Eiffel Tower in Paris France. The key difference was AJ Hackett saw the opportunity to commercialize Bungy Jumping into an extreme sport by using rubber instead of shock cord and in November 1988 the Kawarau Bridge 43m Bungy Jump opened. During the first year AJ Hackett had just 28 customers.
In Thailand that year, Pattaya Bungy Jump opened with a jump 17m higher than the Kawarau Bridge Jump at 60m.

The Pattaya Bungy Jump was not only the first in South East Asia but still remains the highest Bungy Jump in Thailand today. Since 1989 the Bungy Jumping craze has exploded and there are now many thousands of Bungy Jumps worldwide all started from the humble beginnings in New Zealand and Thailand.

#ExtremeSports #Adventure #Travel

Halloween in Pattaya Thailand 2023 ~ Walking Street ~ Soi 6 ~ Soi Buakhao

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2023-11-01 | See more travel videos on my channel Dhruva Aliman Adventures - youtube.com/user/dhruvaaliman - Attracting more than 3 million tourists from all over the world annually, Pattaya offers the highest standard of hotels, excellent weather, restaurants, sports, entertainment and shopping facilities. In recent years, Pattaya has become home to an ever-expanding number of businesses and business-related service institutions, underlining its evolution from a tiny fishing village to a pivotal player in Thailand’s social, cultural and economic scene. The city still retains much of the charm and tranquillity of the past while offering all the vigour, multicultural diversity and conveniences of a modern city. Pattaya has a wealth of scenic, cultural and entertainment attractions and venues, with new developments emerging all the time. There are 21 golf courses in or near the Pattaya area and ample outdoor activities including tennis, go-kart (some of the fastest go-karts in Asia), horse-back riding, clay pigeon shooting and many more. Below are selections of some of the popular favorites.

Music: Taken on a Hallows Eve by Dhruva Aliman - Amazon- amzn.to/2Mgr7pg - Apple - music.apple.com/us/artist/dhruva-aliman/363563637 - Spotify - open.spotify.com/artist/5XiFCr9iBKE6Cupltgnlet - Bandcamp - dhruvaaliman.bandcamp.com/album/the-wolf-and-the-river - http://www.dhruvaaliman.com

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1 Full Hour of Songkran Water Fight Action 2023 Festival ~ Pattaya Thailand

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2023-07-31 | Songkran is the celebration of the traditional New Year in Thailand, a Buddhist holiday, and one could argue the world’ biggest water gun fight. Most travelers to Thailand that want to experience water festival come for the latter. For three days, up to a week in some areas, people take to the street with buckets of water, super soaker water guns, hoses, and anything else that will help them delight in dousing people with water.

It is a huge celebration and national holiday in Thailand and great fun. There is a party like atmosphere throughout the cities and many festivals and events taking place throughout the celebration.

The Songkran festival used to change dates based on the solar calendar. In recent years the date has been codified and the public holiday is always April 13 – 15 every year. Songkran day is April 13th. This is the day where Thai and Buddhist traditions are observed.

The Thai Water Festival, as Songkran is also known, can last longer than 3 days in areas like Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Pattaya. Some people even get started soaking people a little early, so be on the look out a day or two before the holiday officially begins.

The Songkran festival started out as the traditional Thai New Year’s celebration. It was based on the solar calendar and the date often fluctuated. In 1940, Thailand adopted January 1 as it’s official start to the New Year but the Songkran holiday continues to be celebrated as part of the cultural and Buddhist tradition of the country.

While most people are familiar sights of the water fights raging on the city streets and the festivities and revelries associated with today’s festival, the origins are from more stoic Buddhist traditions that date back hundreds of years and still practiced today.

It is a time of cleaning, washing away the bad luck, misdeeds, and misfortunes from the previous year and starting anew. The Thai’s pour scented water over the statues of Buddha and the shoulders of each other and on the hands of their elders in a symbolic gesture of this belief.

This tradition still continues is the homes and temples around Thailand. It’s only afterward that people take to the streets and start soaking each other with water and celebrating for days on end.

While any attire you don’t mind getting wet is appropriate, many people dress up for Songkran. The ‘Songkran Shirt’ is a colorful flower print reminiscent of Hawaiian shirts, and many people will be wearing them. Some take it to another level and get dressed up in costumes and masks.

You can expect to be splashed with water as soon as you start walking down the street. Another Songkran tradition is to wipe a white chalk mixture on people’s faces. It’s a symbolic nod to the chalk used by Buddhist monks for blessing. Don’t be surprised if someone comes up and smears some white goop on your face, though it is impolite for someone to do so without asking first.

You aren’t safe from getting wet anywhere unless you are locked in your hotel room, these are the best cities to celebrate the Thai Water Festival.

In Bangkok - Khao San Road and Silom are the epicenter for Songkran activities in Bangkok. Khao San Road is the backpacker ghetto and it is a drunken party with plenty of tourist on tourist soaking. There are many bars serving alcohol and DJ’s pumping out tunes.

Pattaya does Songkran like no other city in Thailand. When the celebration ends elsewhere, Pattaya carries on celebrating till April 19th, that’s a full week! Soi 6, 7, and 8 are popular spots. Bars will have large drums of water setup for people to reload their water guns, and many tourists will park themselves at the bars, drinking and having a good time as they soak passersby with water.

With bars lining almost every street, Pattaya is like one giant Songkran party. The festivities end on Wan Lai, which means ‘Flowing Day’. If you’ve had enough of being drenched, head over to Bang Saen beach where they craft amazing sand castles and sculptures.

Chiang Mai is probably the most popular spot for tourists to enjoy the Thailand Water Festival. The slow laid back atmosphere in a city surrounded by a moat filled with water make it an ideal location. The moat is drained shortly before the holiday begins and is filled with clean (‘ish) water as it is a major source for reloading buckets and water guns. The old city is where all the activity is and where you want to be.

In Phuket, Patong Beach is where the action is. Bangla and Beach roads in particular are the hot spots. Bangla Road is closed off to cars and people walk up and down dumping water on each other while being shot at with water guns from patrons at the bars lining the streets.

#travel #adventure #wild

Beach Road ~ Songkran Water Festival 2023 ~ Pattaya Thailand

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2023-07-15 | Songkran is the celebration of the traditional New Year in Thailand, a Buddhist holiday, and one could argue the world’ biggest water gun fight. Most travelers to Thailand that want to experience water festival come for the latter. For three days, up to a week in some areas, people take to the street with buckets of water, super soaker water guns, hoses, and anything else that will help them delight in dousing people with water.

It is a huge celebration and national holiday in Thailand and great fun. There is a party like atmosphere throughout the cities and many festivals and events taking place throughout the celebration.

The Songkran festival used to change dates based on the solar calendar. In recent years the date has been codified and the public holiday is always April 13 – 15 every year. Songkran day is April 13th. This is the day where Thai and Buddhist traditions are observed.

The Thai Water Festival, as Songkran is also known, can last longer than 3 days in areas like Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Pattaya. Some people even get started soaking people a little early, so be on the look out a day or two before the holiday officially begins.

The Songkran festival started out as the traditional Thai New Year’s celebration. It was based on the solar calendar and the date often fluctuated. In 1940, Thailand adopted January 1 as it’s official start to the New Year but the Songkran holiday continues to be celebrated as part of the cultural and Buddhist tradition of the country.

While most people are familiar sights of the water fights raging on the city streets and the festivities and revelries associated with today’s festival, the origins are from more stoic Buddhist traditions that date back hundreds of years and still practiced today.

It is a time of cleaning, washing away the bad luck, misdeeds, and misfortunes from the previous year and starting anew. The Thai’s pour scented water over the statues of Buddha and the shoulders of each other and on the hands of their elders in a symbolic gesture of this belief.

This tradition still continues is the homes and temples around Thailand. It’s only afterward that people take to the streets and start soaking each other with water and celebrating for days on end.

While any attire you don’t mind getting wet is appropriate, many people dress up for Songkran. The ‘Songkran Shirt’ is a colorful flower print reminiscent of Hawaiian shirts, and many people will be wearing them. Some take it to another level and get dressed up in costumes and masks.

You can expect to be splashed with water as soon as you start walking down the street. Another Songkran tradition is to wipe a white chalk mixture on people’s faces. It’s a symbolic nod to the chalk used by Buddhist monks for blessing. Don’t be surprised if someone comes up and smears some white goop on your face, though it is impolite for someone to do so without asking first.

You aren’t safe from getting wet anywhere unless you are locked in your hotel room, these are the best cities to celebrate the Thai Water Festival.

In Bangkok - Khao San Road and Silom are the epicenter for Songkran activities in Bangkok. Khao San Road is the backpacker ghetto and it is a drunken party with plenty of tourist on tourist soaking. There are many bars serving alcohol and DJ’s pumping out tunes.

Pattaya does Songkran like no other city in Thailand. When the celebration ends elsewhere, Pattaya carries on celebrating till April 19th, that’s a full week! Soi 6, 7, and 8 are popular spots. Bars will have large drums of water setup for people to reload their water guns, and many tourists will park themselves at the bars, drinking and having a good time as they soak passersby with water.

With bars lining almost every street, Pattaya is like one giant Songkran party. The festivities end on Wan Lai, which means ‘Flowing Day’. If you’ve had enough of being drenched, head over to Bang Saen beach where they craft amazing sand castles and sculptures.

Chiang Mai is probably the most popular spot for tourists to enjoy the Thailand Water Festival. The slow laid back atmosphere in a city surrounded by a moat filled with water make it an ideal location. The moat is drained shortly before the holiday begins and is filled with clean (‘ish) water as it is a major source for reloading buckets and water guns. The old city is where all the activity is and where you want to be.

In Phuket, Patong Beach is where the action is. Bangla and Beach roads in particular are the hot spots. Bangla Road is closed off to cars and people walk up and down dumping water on each other while being shot at with water guns from patrons at the bars lining the streets.

#travel #adventure #wild

Soi Buakhao ~ Songkran Water Festival 2023 ~ Pattaya Thailand

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2023-07-14 | Songkran is the celebration of the traditional New Year in Thailand, a Buddhist holiday, and one could argue the world’ biggest water gun fight. Most travelers to Thailand that want to experience water festival come for the latter. For three days, up to a week in some areas, people take to the street with buckets of water, super soaker water guns, hoses, and anything else that will help them delight in dousing people with water.

It is a huge celebration and national holiday in Thailand and great fun. There is a party like atmosphere throughout the cities and many festivals and events taking place throughout the celebration.

The Songkran festival used to change dates based on the solar calendar. In recent years the date has been codified and the public holiday is always April 13 – 15 every year. Songkran day is April 13th. This is the day where Thai and Buddhist traditions are observed.

The Thai Water Festival, as Songkran is also known, can last longer than 3 days in areas like Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Pattaya. Some people even get started soaking people a little early, so be on the look out a day or two before the holiday officially begins.

The Songkran festival started out as the traditional Thai New Year’s celebration. It was based on the solar calendar and the date often fluctuated. In 1940, Thailand adopted January 1 as it’s official start to the New Year but the Songkran holiday continues to be celebrated as part of the cultural and Buddhist tradition of the country.

While most people are familiar sights of the water fights raging on the city streets and the festivities and revelries associated with today’s festival, the origins are from more stoic Buddhist traditions that date back hundreds of years and still practiced today.

It is a time of cleaning, washing away the bad luck, misdeeds, and misfortunes from the previous year and starting anew. The Thai’s pour scented water over the statues of Buddha and the shoulders of each other and on the hands of their elders in a symbolic gesture of this belief.

This tradition still continues is the homes and temples around Thailand. It’s only afterward that people take to the streets and start soaking each other with water and celebrating for days on end.

While any attire you don’t mind getting wet is appropriate, many people dress up for Songkran. The ‘Songkran Shirt’ is a colorful flower print reminiscent of Hawaiian shirts, and many people will be wearing them. Some take it to another level and get dressed up in costumes and masks.

You can expect to be splashed with water as soon as you start walking down the street. Another Songkran tradition is to wipe a white chalk mixture on people’s faces. It’s a symbolic nod to the chalk used by Buddhist monks for blessing. Don’t be surprised if someone comes up and smears some white goop on your face, though it is impolite for someone to do so without asking first.

You aren’t safe from getting wet anywhere unless you are locked in your hotel room, these are the best cities to celebrate the Thai Water Festival.

In Bangkok - Khao San Road and Silom are the epicenter for Songkran activities in Bangkok. Khao San Road is the backpacker ghetto and it is a drunken party with plenty of tourist on tourist soaking. There are many bars serving alcohol and DJ’s pumping out tunes.

Pattaya does Songkran like no other city in Thailand. When the celebration ends elsewhere, Pattaya carries on celebrating till April 19th, that’s a full week! Soi 6, 7, and 8 are popular spots. Bars will have large drums of water setup for people to reload their water guns, and many tourists will park themselves at the bars, drinking and having a good time as they soak passersby with water.

With bars lining almost every street, Pattaya is like one giant Songkran party. The festivities end on Wan Lai, which means ‘Flowing Day’. If you’ve had enough of being drenched, head over to Bang Saen beach where they craft amazing sand castles and sculptures.

Chiang Mai is probably the most popular spot for tourists to enjoy the Thailand Water Festival. The slow laid back atmosphere in a city surrounded by a moat filled with water make it an ideal location. The moat is drained shortly before the holiday begins and is filled with clean (‘ish) water as it is a major source for reloading buckets and water guns. The old city is where all the activity is and where you want to be.

In Phuket, Patong Beach is where the action is. Bangla and Beach roads in particular are the hot spots. Bangla Road is closed off to cars and people walk up and down dumping water on each other while being shot at with water guns from patrons at the bars lining the streets.

#travel #adventure #wild

Soi 7 ~ Songkran Water Festival 2023 ~ Pattaya Thailand

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2023-07-11 | Songkran is the celebration of the traditional New Year in Thailand, a Buddhist holiday, and one could argue the world’ biggest water gun fight. Most travelers to Thailand that want to experience water festival come for the latter. For three days, up to a week in some areas, people take to the street with buckets of water, super soaker water guns, hoses, and anything else that will help them delight in dousing people with water.

It is a huge celebration and national holiday in Thailand and great fun. There is a party like atmosphere throughout the cities and many festivals and events taking place throughout the celebration.

The Songkran festival used to change dates based on the solar calendar. In recent years the date has been codified and the public holiday is always April 13 – 15 every year. Songkran day is April 13th. This is the day where Thai and Buddhist traditions are observed.

The Thai Water Festival, as Songkran is also known, can last longer than 3 days in areas like Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Pattaya. Some people even get started soaking people a little early, so be on the look out a day or two before the holiday officially begins.

The Songkran festival started out as the traditional Thai New Year’s celebration. It was based on the solar calendar and the date often fluctuated. In 1940, Thailand adopted January 1 as it’s official start to the New Year but the Songkran holiday continues to be celebrated as part of the cultural and Buddhist tradition of the country.

While most people are familiar sights of the water fights raging on the city streets and the festivities and revelries associated with today’s festival, the origins are from more stoic Buddhist traditions that date back hundreds of years and still practiced today.

It is a time of cleaning, washing away the bad luck, misdeeds, and misfortunes from the previous year and starting anew. The Thai’s pour scented water over the statues of Buddha and the shoulders of each other and on the hands of their elders in a symbolic gesture of this belief.

This tradition still continues is the homes and temples around Thailand. It’s only afterward that people take to the streets and start soaking each other with water and celebrating for days on end.

While any attire you don’t mind getting wet is appropriate, many people dress up for Songkran. The ‘Songkran Shirt’ is a colorful flower print reminiscent of Hawaiian shirts, and many people will be wearing them. Some take it to another level and get dressed up in costumes and masks.

You can expect to be splashed with water as soon as you start walking down the street. Another Songkran tradition is to wipe a white chalk mixture on people’s faces. It’s a symbolic nod to the chalk used by Buddhist monks for blessing. Don’t be surprised if someone comes up and smears some white goop on your face, though it is impolite for someone to do so without asking first.

You aren’t safe from getting wet anywhere unless you are locked in your hotel room, these are the best cities to celebrate the Thai Water Festival.

In Bangkok - Khao San Road and Silom are the epicenter for Songkran activities in Bangkok. Khao San Road is the backpacker ghetto and it is a drunken party with plenty of tourist on tourist soaking. There are many bars serving alcohol and DJ’s pumping out tunes.

Pattaya does Songkran like no other city in Thailand. When the celebration ends elsewhere, Pattaya carries on celebrating till April 19th, that’s a full week! Soi 6, 7, and 8 are popular spots. Bars will have large drums of water setup for people to reload their water guns, and many tourists will park themselves at the bars, drinking and having a good time as they soak passersby with water.

With bars lining almost every street, Pattaya is like one giant Songkran party. The festivities end on Wan Lai, which means ‘Flowing Day’. If you’ve had enough of being drenched, head over to Bang Saen beach where they craft amazing sand castles and sculptures.

Chiang Mai is probably the most popular spot for tourists to enjoy the Thailand Water Festival. The slow laid back atmosphere in a city surrounded by a moat filled with water make it an ideal location. The moat is drained shortly before the holiday begins and is filled with clean (‘ish) water as it is a major source for reloading buckets and water guns. The old city is where all the activity is and where you want to be.

In Phuket, Patong Beach is where the action is. Bangla and Beach roads in particular are the hot spots. Bangla Road is closed off to cars and people walk up and down dumping water on each other while being shot at with water guns from patrons at the bars lining the streets.

#travel #adventure #wild

2nd & 3rd Road ~ Songkran Water Fight Festival 2023 ~ Pattaya Thailand

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2023-07-10 | Songkran is the celebration of the traditional New Year in Thailand, a Buddhist holiday, and one could argue the world’ biggest water gun fight. Most travelers to Thailand that want to experience water festival come for the latter. For three days, up to a week in some areas, people take to the street with buckets of water, super soaker water guns, hoses, and anything else that will help them delight in dousing people with water.

It is a huge celebration and national holiday in Thailand and great fun. There is a party like atmosphere throughout the cities and many festivals and events taking place throughout the celebration.

The Songkran festival used to change dates based on the solar calendar. In recent years the date has been codified and the public holiday is always April 13 – 15 every year. Songkran day is April 13th. This is the day where Thai and Buddhist traditions are observed.

The Thai Water Festival, as Songkran is also known, can last longer than 3 days in areas like Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Pattaya. Some people even get started soaking people a little early, so be on the look out a day or two before the holiday officially begins.

The Songkran festival started out as the traditional Thai New Year’s celebration. It was based on the solar calendar and the date often fluctuated. In 1940, Thailand adopted January 1 as it’s official start to the New Year but the Songkran holiday continues to be celebrated as part of the cultural and Buddhist tradition of the country.

While most people are familiar sights of the water fights raging on the city streets and the festivities and revelries associated with today’s festival, the origins are from more stoic Buddhist traditions that date back hundreds of years and still practiced today.

It is a time of cleaning, washing away the bad luck, misdeeds, and misfortunes from the previous year and starting anew. The Thai’s pour scented water over the statues of Buddha and the shoulders of each other and on the hands of their elders in a symbolic gesture of this belief.

This tradition still continues is the homes and temples around Thailand. It’s only afterward that people take to the streets and start soaking each other with water and celebrating for days on end.

While any attire you don’t mind getting wet is appropriate, many people dress up for Songkran. The ‘Songkran Shirt’ is a colorful flower print reminiscent of Hawaiian shirts, and many people will be wearing them. Some take it to another level and get dressed up in costumes and masks.

You can expect to be splashed with water as soon as you start walking down the street. Another Songkran tradition is to wipe a white chalk mixture on people’s faces. It’s a symbolic nod to the chalk used by Buddhist monks for blessing. Don’t be surprised if someone comes up and smears some white goop on your face, though it is impolite for someone to do so without asking first.

You aren’t safe from getting wet anywhere unless you are locked in your hotel room, these are the best cities to celebrate the Thai Water Festival.

In Bangkok - Khao San Road and Silom are the epicenter for Songkran activities in Bangkok. Khao San Road is the backpacker ghetto and it is a drunken party with plenty of tourist on tourist soaking. There are many bars serving alcohol and DJ’s pumping out tunes.

Pattaya does Songkran like no other city in Thailand. When the celebration ends elsewhere, Pattaya carries on celebrating till April 19th, that’s a full week! Soi 6, 7, and 8 are popular spots. Bars will have large drums of water setup for people to reload their water guns, and many tourists will park themselves at the bars, drinking and having a good time as they soak passersby with water.

With bars lining almost every street, Pattaya is like one giant Songkran party. The festivities end on Wan Lai, which means ‘Flowing Day’. If you’ve had enough of being drenched, head over to Bang Saen beach where they craft amazing sand castles and sculptures.

Chiang Mai is probably the most popular spot for tourists to enjoy the Thailand Water Festival. The slow laid back atmosphere in a city surrounded by a moat filled with water make it an ideal location. The moat is drained shortly before the holiday begins and is filled with clean (‘ish) water as it is a major source for reloading buckets and water guns. The old city is where all the activity is and where you want to be.

In Phuket, Patong Beach is where the action is. Bangla and Beach roads in particular are the hot spots. Bangla Road is closed off to cars and people walk up and down dumping water on each other while being shot at with water guns from patrons at the bars lining the streets.

#travel #adventure #wild

Soi 6 ~ Songkran Water Fight Festival 2023 ~ Pattaya Thailand

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2023-07-09 | Songkran is the celebration of the traditional New Year in Thailand, a Buddhist holiday, and one could argue the world’ biggest water gun fight. Most travelers to Thailand that want to experience water festival come for the latter. For three days, up to a week in some areas, people take to the street with buckets of water, super soaker water guns, hoses, and anything else that will help them delight in dousing people with water.

It is a huge celebration and national holiday in Thailand and great fun. There is a party like atmosphere throughout the cities and many festivals and events taking place throughout the celebration.

The Songkran festival used to change dates based on the solar calendar. In recent years the date has been codified and the public holiday is always April 13 – 15 every year. Songkran day is April 13th. This is the day where Thai and Buddhist traditions are observed.

The Thai Water Festival, as Songkran is also known, can last longer than 3 days in areas like Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Pattaya. Some people even get started soaking people a little early, so be on the look out a day or two before the holiday officially begins.

The Songkran festival started out as the traditional Thai New Year’s celebration. It was based on the solar calendar and the date often fluctuated. In 1940, Thailand adopted January 1 as it’s official start to the New Year but the Songkran holiday continues to be celebrated as part of the cultural and Buddhist tradition of the country.

While most people are familiar sights of the water fights raging on the city streets and the festivities and revelries associated with today’s festival, the origins are from more stoic Buddhist traditions that date back hundreds of years and still practiced today.

It is a time of cleaning, washing away the bad luck, misdeeds, and misfortunes from the previous year and starting anew. The Thai’s pour scented water over the statues of Buddha and the shoulders of each other and on the hands of their elders in a symbolic gesture of this belief.

This tradition still continues is the homes and temples around Thailand. It’s only afterward that people take to the streets and start soaking each other with water and celebrating for days on end.

While any attire you don’t mind getting wet is appropriate, many people dress up for Songkran. The ‘Songkran Shirt’ is a colorful flower print reminiscent of Hawaiian shirts, and many people will be wearing them. Some take it to another level and get dressed up in costumes and masks.

You can expect to be splashed with water as soon as you start walking down the street. Another Songkran tradition is to wipe a white chalk mixture on people’s faces. It’s a symbolic nod to the chalk used by Buddhist monks for blessing. Don’t be surprised if someone comes up and smears some white goop on your face, though it is impolite for someone to do so without asking first.

You aren’t safe from getting wet anywhere unless you are locked in your hotel room, these are the best cities to celebrate the Thai Water Festival.

In Bangkok - Khao San Road and Silom are the epicenter for Songkran activities in Bangkok. Khao San Road is the backpacker ghetto and it is a drunken party with plenty of tourist on tourist soaking. There are many bars serving alcohol and DJ’s pumping out tunes.

Pattaya does Songkran like no other city in Thailand. When the celebration ends elsewhere, Pattaya carries on celebrating till April 19th, that’s a full week! Soi 6, 7, and 8 are popular spots. Bars will have large drums of water setup for people to reload their water guns, and many tourists will park themselves at the bars, drinking and having a good time as they soak passersby with water.

With bars lining almost every street, Pattaya is like one giant Songkran party. The festivities end on Wan Lai, which means ‘Flowing Day’. If you’ve had enough of being drenched, head over to Bang Saen beach where they craft amazing sand castles and sculptures.

Chiang Mai is probably the most popular spot for tourists to enjoy the Thailand Water Festival. The slow laid back atmosphere in a city surrounded by a moat filled with water make it an ideal location. The moat is drained shortly before the holiday begins and is filled with clean (‘ish) water as it is a major source for reloading buckets and water guns. The old city is where all the activity is and where you want to be.

In Phuket, Patong Beach is where the action is. Bangla and Beach roads in particular are the hot spots. Bangla Road is closed off to cars and people walk up and down dumping water on each other while being shot at with water guns from patrons at the bars lining the streets.

#travel #adventure #wild

Walking Street ~ Songkran Water Festival 2023 ~ Pattaya Thailand

Khao Kheow Open Zoo Pattaya Thailand ~ สวนสัตว์เปิดเขาเขียว

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2023-05-05 | Khao Kheow Open Zoo Thai: สวนสัตว์เปิดเขาเขียว) is a large zoo in Thailand. It covers an area of about 2,000 acres and contains more than 8,000 animals from more than 300 species. The zoo is located in Si Racha, Chonburi Province in eastern Thailand. The Khao Kheow Open Zoo was established in 1974 with area of about 200 acres in Khao Yai National Park due to the increasing number of animals in the Dusit Zoo.

In 1978, the zoo was opened to the public. In 1984, zoological park organisation allowed on expansion the area to about 1000 acres for wildlife conservation in the Khao Yai Mountain area. Princess Sirindhorn also gave tremendous support to rescue injured animals and wildlife in this project. Subsequently, the Thai government decided to expand the area about 800 acres more to support education and research about the environment.

The zoo is divided into several thematic zones.

African Savannah This section is designed to be habitat and environment like the animal’s natural in Africa habitat. Many animals live in the same area such as Grant's zebras, impalas, springboks, East African oryxes, giraffes, white rhinoceros, and South African ostriches. This zone is two acres in size and visitors can feed many of the animals.
Khao Kheow Night Safari This zone is for visitors who want to explore and experience the zoo after sunset. After dark, visitors can hear the night time sounds of animals and get the atmosphere of a wild night.
Cats Complex Park This park consists of a collection of graceful and nimble wild animals in the cat family. Visitors can observe 48 species of varying size in eight enclosures that cover a total area of 40 acres. Each enclosure area has each species nature habitats, for example, grasslands, desert, lands, woodlands, wetlands, and mountains.[5]
Walk Through Aviary Visitors can walk through the aviary area while being surrounded by more than 80 different species of birds. The aviary covers two acres and is decorated with streams, ponds, waterfalls, and many plants. This section is suitable for visitors to enjoy viewing the many birds in a natural atmosphere.
Eld’s Deer Park The deer park zone is an area for visitors to sit down and relax. The area is more than an acre in size. While there, visitors can touch the deer, take photographs of them, and feed them.

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Songkran Kill Zone ~ Soi 6 ~ Pattaya ~ Thailand

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2023-04-14 | Songkran is an annual festival which takes place over three days during the traditional Thai New Year, April 13th-15th (in almost all provinces). The official Songkran festival lasts three days but in reality the whole week is taken over by a mass celebration as the whole country shuts down for a momentous water fight. Wild scenes of exuberance can be seen throughout the Kingdom with music, dancing, drinking and people drenched from head to toe. Water guns, hose pipes, buckets, in fact, anything you can get your hands on can be used to splash people, and one thing is for certain: you will get wet! As April is the hottest month of the year in Thailand, everyone gets involved with this country-wide water fight and it brings great relief from the soaring temperatures. Songkran started as a Buddhist tradition, using a light sprinkling of water to symbolize purification but, as time went by, people began splashing each other in a more playful manner until recent years, when the entire country becomes one almighty water fight celebrated by millions!

Songkran in PATTAYA When: April 13-19 Pattaya is known as a party city so it should come as no surprise that Songkran festivities last longer here than anywhere else in Thailand. There will be water fights going on during the regular Songkran days (13th-15th April) but, uniquely, Pattaya celebrates into the following week too. Known in Thai as the Wan Lai Festival, this year the biggest day of revelry will be on April 19th so if you arrive in Thailand a little late this is your last chance to party. Where to Party? Everybody is armed with a water dispenser of some description. Some favour the semi-traditional bucket, many go for a water gun and some use Heath Robinson high-pressure hoses made from a length of plastic plumbing pipe with a small hole at one and a plunger at the other. Beach Road is cut off to traffic and stages are set up for live music and foam machines. The fire department park their engines here, filling numerous water butts for revellers to reload their soakers from. On the roads that do allow vehicles, the main ones become a slow-moving traffic jam. Pick-up trucks are turned into mobile parties, with their own water butts, the radio on full volume and many young Thais strafing pedestrians and other vehicles from the back.

Good To Know About Songkran in Thailand If you find yourself anywhere in Thailand during mid-April, there is no getting away from being splashed (the only exceptions to this would be monks, new born babies and the elderly), even if you are dressed in your nicest clothes… so leave your best suit and suede shoes at home. Also, take good care of cameras, passports, and other valuables – keep them in your hotel safe or, if you have to bring them out, waterproof bags are widely available and should be used. One phrase you will hear all over Thailand during Songkran is “Sawadee Bee Mai” which means ‘Happy New Year’, it is sure to be greeted with smiles and is the best way to make new friends. Every provincial town will have some form of celebration and often the local exuberance in small towns can be as much fun as in any of the most popular towns and beach resorts listed above. Just remember to take a splashing with the good humor in which it is intended, and if you don’t like being splashed, stay indoors or in the confines of your hotel.

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Sosua ~ Dominican Republic ~ Tour of Monkey Jungle, Infiniti Blu, Terramar & Cabarete Kite Beach

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2022-10-08 | Sosua is everything you want a beach town to be. Clear waters teem with coral, perfect for snorkeling and diving. Above sea level you’ll find multicolored sands lined with beach shacks. This small enclave of the Dominican Republic was once a haven for Jewish refugees. Historic sites and synagogues offer great perspective on Sosua’s postwar identity. On a lighter note, a community of ex-pats helps fuel a boisterous, international nightlife scene.

Monkey Jungle is located between Sosua and Cabarete, just 9 km up El Choco Road. It is the home to almost 30 squirrel and capuchin monkeys and includes a 7 station 4500 foot ACCT certified zip line. Enjoy the breathtaking view spanning over 290 acre working farm and the home of the free Monkey Jungle medical/dental clinic. Profits from the Monkey Jungle and Zip Line Adventures are used to fund the free on-site clinics. Travel Channel rated Monkey Jungle #1 top adventure in the D. R. Reservations recommended and ages 3 to 89 have participated. Zip Line Adventures caters to guests with special needs.

Cabarete Kite Beach - Located on the north shore of the Dominican Republic, Cabarete is a watersports lover’s dream. Windsurfers have been coming here since the 80s, but kiteboarding, surfing, and standup paddleboarding soon followed. Perfectly situated in the middle of Kite Beach, the constant trade winds, warm waters, and good vibes make Cabarete Kite Point Kiteboarding School the perfect place to learn to kitesurf. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced lessons Kite surfing instructors are available with advanced clinics led by local pros, and all-inclusive packages meant to make planning your kitesurfing vacation easier.

Instyle Residences at Infiniti Blu is a luxury caribbean beachfront property located in Sosua, Dominican Republic, with condo apartments rentals. In addition, the complex has a commercial area which includes a cafe, cigar lounge, restaurant, spa, pharmacy and is walking distance of shopping, banking, medical services and more… everything you need to spend the best vacations!

Terramar Estates - Within a 15-minute walk of Sosua Beach and 1.5 miles of Alicia Beach.

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Punta Cana Tour ~ Bavaro & Macao Beach ~ Dominican Republic 4K

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2022-09-10 | See all my Travel videos here - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHDNI38HpasQMdimkQmb3-C59FKiZNamy - Instagram @DhruvaAliman ~ instagram.com/dhruvaaliman …Punta Cana is a Cabo located east of the Dominican Republic, in the province of La Altagracia, near Bavaro; which borders on the north with the Arena Gorda Beach, where it is followed by the Uvero Alto and El Cortecito, ending with the seasides of Punta Cana and Juanito. Is one of the favorite places for people who like to vacation in the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean. It has beautiful landscapes and a great number of tourist attractions.

Macao Beach --
Ideal for surfing for the direction of the wind. One of the few seafronts that has coconut trees. It was declared by UNESCO as one of the best beaches in the Caribbean. Its average temperature is 27 degrees Celsius.
Excursions in Macao Beach
You can venture and have a stroke of Adrenaline with the buggy rides or with other packages such as Terracross, surfing and a visit to the cave of Macao. You can find several tours plans for one person, two or four, so no one in the family can stay.

Bavaro Beach--
It is very known in this zone, clear waters and beautiful palm trees make an extraordinary panorama.It has also been recognized by UNESCO as one of the three best beaches in the world. This seashore is located on the Costa del Coco, its territory covers 40 kilometers for the enjoyment of its visitors. If you are wondering how to get there, head south-east from the capital to La Altagracia province, passing through San Pedro de Macorís and La Romana. It is also very close to the Punta Cana airport.
A perfect excursion for to do in this seaside is the Parasailing. This tour is available for hotels in Bavaro and Punta Cana. This activity is perfect for all the family and friends. You can choose it for a full day or as a short adventure.

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Adventures in Medellin Colombia ~ Grand Tour ~ All Over the City

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2022-08-19 | Links to other adventures below… This tour of Medellin includes El Poblado, Laureles, El Centro, Parque Lleras, Comuna 13, Parque Poblado, Masaya Hostel, LA 70, Calle 10, Cable Car Metro System, Parque Arvi, Helecho Vegan Sushi, and other vegetarian restaurants around town....ALL MY TRAVEL VIDEOS IN LINK BELOW - Includes Thailand, Bahamas, Israel, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Amsterdam, Los Angeles, New York City, and more.
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Amazing Thailand Trip ~ KOH KHAM ISLAND ~ Gorgeous Beaches & Kayaking

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2022-03-20 | See all 4 Parts of our Amazing Thailand Trip ~ Links & Music listed below…
KOH MAK ~ youtube.com/watch?v=lRiEIyKkjF0
KOH KHAM ~ youtube.com/watch?v=QtVsWfiWSeM
KOH CHANG ~ youtube.com/watch?v=DozDnCFy4yQ
PATTAYA ~ youtube.com/watch?v=dHou7h-mPe4

Adventures & Surprises…
Amazing Beaches Interesting Food
Scuba Diving Temples
Monkeys Hidden Art
Elephants Strange Creatures
Jungle Great restaurants
Waterfall Night Life
Bungy Jumping Speed Boats

Music by Dhruva Aliman
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Tracks, in order-

Jujitsu Flow
Twilight Streets
Nirvana Rush
Lover’s Cove

Amazing Thailand Trip ~ KOH MAK ISLAND ~ Beautiful Beaches & Strange Jungle Art

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2022-03-20 | See all 4 Parts of our Amazing Thailand Trip ~ Links & Music listed below…
KOH MAK ~ youtube.com/watch?v=lRiEIyKkjF0
KOH KHAM ~ youtube.com/watch?v=QtVsWfiWSeM
KOH CHANG ~ youtube.com/watch?v=DozDnCFy4yQ
PATTAYA ~ youtube.com/watch?v=dHou7h-mPe4

Adventures & Surprises…
Amazing Beaches Interesting Food
Scuba Diving Temples
Monkeys Hidden Art
Elephants Strange Creatures
Jungle Great restaurants
Waterfall Night Life
Bungy Jumping Speed Boats

Music by Dhruva Aliman
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Tracks, in order-

Jujitsu Flow
SOS
Kaddish (Instrumental Mix)
Flying Dream

Amazing Thailand Trip ~ PATTAYA ~ Bungy Jump, Sancturary of Truth Temple, Walking Street

Amazing Thailand Trip ~ Koh Chang Island ~ Waterfall, Scuba Diving & Baby Elephants

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2022-03-19 | See all 4 Parts of our Amazing Thailand Trip ~ Links & Music listed below…
KOH MAK ~ youtube.com/watch?v=lRiEIyKkjF0
KOH KHAM ~ youtube.com/watch?v=QtVsWfiWSeM
KOH CHANG ~ youtube.com/watch?v=DozDnCFy4yQ
PATTAYA ~ youtube.com/watch?v=dHou7h-mPe4

Adventures & Surprises…
Amazing Beaches Interesting Food
Scuba Diving Temples
Monkeys Hidden Art
Elephants Strange Creatures
Jungle Great restaurants
Waterfall Night Life
Bungy Jumping Speed Boats

Music by Dhruva Aliman
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Tracks, in order-

Jujitsu Flow
Flying Dream
Snooper (103 bpm)
Bottom of the Sea
The Myth of Me
Dirty Ride
Lover’s Cove
There She Is

Drone Footage of Pratumnak Pattaya Thailand

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2021-10-22 | My first time operating a drone. Find cool drones on Amazon here- amzn.to/3neWfaC
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OWL Cafe in Pattaya Thailand - Buma

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2021-10-05 | Buma Cafe & Restaurant on Thappraya Rd. Pattaya. Their wings are not clipped just FYI.

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Cat Cafe in Pattaya Thailand ...คาเฟ่แมว

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2021-10-04 | Have a latte and play with kitties

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Florida Beaches Shrinking & Islands Sinking Due To Industrial Sand Consumption - SAND WARS

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2021-10-03 | Watch SAND WARS on AMAZON - amzn.to/2ZOpwRn …This captivating documentary, Sand Wars, educates viewers on the value of sand and its countless uses. The film travels around the world, studying the corrupt governments in India which have been overthrown by the sand mafias, and even focusing on the harmful effects of dredging in more industrially developed countries. Sand Wars additionally faces the crisis that our world will soon have to accept- life without sand. As explained in the film, sand is used in almost every aspect of our daily lives, from microchips in computers to cellphones, glass bottles, and most importantly construction. The average house takes about 200 tons of sand to build, and the typical hospital uses around 3000 tons of this resource. One of the main questions that the film sparks is what would civilization be without sand?

Sand Wars discusses a possible future in a world without sand. Sand is a resource vital to innovation, new inventions, and even a necessity for shelter. So why is this a problem? This riveting documentary explains how all the sand on land has been consumed by construction companies, and why dredging for underwater sand is destroying Earth with every drill. Sand is being illegally trafficked, stolen, and transported behind regulations, and soon there will be none left since it is becoming a finite resource since sand formation has been hindered by human interference such as dams and coral destruction .

The gripping documentary provides factual evidence through statistics as well interviews with credible professors and scientists throughout the film. Michael Welland, a geologist, provides insight on the topic and so does Kira Pereira, a researcher. Sand Wars even goes into the field, interviewing illegal sand trafficking workers in Singapore and showing the destroyed shores of pillaged beaches which are now empty craters of rocks.

One of the most effective measures of preventing sand from completely vanishing as a resource is reusing and recycling current infrastructure materials. As stated by the UNEP Global Environmental Alert Service, “One way to reduce consumption of sand is to optimize the use of existing buildings and infrastructure. Recycled building and quarry dust material can be a substitute for sand. Despite the very high value of minerals found in the sand, it is mostly used for concrete or is buried under highways. Concrete rubble should be recycled to avoid using aggregates, at least for low-quality uses (Kondolf, 1997).” The film Sand Wars additionally mentions various ways we as individuals can help prevent the disappearance of sand, from recycling glass bottles, which can be crushed back into sand, to finding alternative resources for sand and gravel.

Sand Wars is a fascinating film which approaches a typically unknown topic – the value of sand. This engrossing documentary both educates and entertains the audience on a subject which is commonly ignored. Sand is a limited resource, and the film explains how we can all do our part.

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Swimming Macaques ~ Monkey Island (Koh Ling) ~ Pattaya & Bang Saray, Thailand

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2021-09-19 | Get an Underwater Phone Case that Fits Any Kind of Phone on Amazon - amzn.to/3bZAwP6 … Feed and swim with these amazing Thai native monkeys! Monkey island is a small island located south of Pattaya between Koh Khram and Bang Saray, known as Koh Ling to the Thai's which means monkey the actual name is Koh Ped. Monkeys live in their thousands making their home in the low lying vegetation. Mostly these primates can be seen along the southern and eastern shores eagerly waiting to greet visitors with tasty treats. There is also a Buddhist shrine guarded by a stone mermaid making for interesting photo opportunities.

Feeding these monkeys is quite an experience, their favorite food is banana, watermelon and nuts and they will literally jump all over you in order to get their share. You will be amazed at how acrobatic these little animals are above or below the water. Samae Monkey's main diet is crabs, they have long tails and swim very well. But as with all primates the chance of a free lunch is more than irresistible.

Monkey populations have increased dramatically over past years due to the increase In tourism which has led to food shortages in low season. The Thai Royal Navy do all they can to take care of the family during these times.

Music Tracks: Flying Dream & Twilight Streets by Dhruva Aliman
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Zoo Cafe in Pattaya Thailand ~ Mongchang Cafe

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2021-09-04 | 10-15 min drive from Pattaya city. A coffee shop with a small petting zoo and free entrance.
Animals include Gibbons, elephants, emus, turtles, water buffalo, goats, exotic birds and cats.
We had some sugar cane juice, fresh coconut water and some good french fries.

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Music: Twilight Streets by Dhruva Aliman
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Adventures on Koh Phi Phi Island & Krabi Monkey Temple 2021 Thailand

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2021-06-26 | Get the Underwater Phone Case on Amazon - amzn.to/3bZAwP6 …
The Phi Phi Islands are an island group in Thailand between the large island of Phuket and the Straits of Malacca coast of Thailand. The islands are administratively part of Krabi Province.
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Wat Tham Suea (Tiger Cave Temple) is a Buddhist temple north-northeast of Krabi, Thailand. A sacred site, it is known for the tiger paw prints in the cave, tall Buddha statues and the strenuous flight of stairs to reach the summit.

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Playing with Baby Tigers at Pattaya Tiger Park ~ Thailand

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2021-03-15 | Offers petting sessions & photo opportunities with tigers of various sizes & ages. About 500 baht ~ $15 per person.
#cute #tiger #travel

Feeding & Playing with Macaques on Monkey Hill - Bang Saen Thailand

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2021-03-06 | A hill situated between Ang Sila and Bang Saen Beach is a good spot to see the panoramic view of Chon Buri sea. The Sam Muk named was believed to come from a tragic love story between a young lady named Sam Muk who decided to end her life after she couldn't marry to the man she love. This hill top is also a home for a group of wild monkey as well. Khao Sam muk is not only symbol that appears in the seal of Chon Buri province but also the location of Chao Mae Khao Sam muk shrine which many people pay respect to. Around the hill, there are many monkeys living. And the top of the hill is the view point of Bang Saen Beach. Khao Sammuk is in the seal of Chon Buri. It is hill between Baan Ang Sila and Bang Saen Beach. There is Chao Mae Khao Sammuk shrine.

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Exploring Koh Larn Island & Beaches ~ Pattaya Thailand

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2021-02-23 | Ko Larn (Koh Lan) is a small Thai island off the coast of Pattaya, in the Gulf of Thailand. It’s known for its beaches, set against a backdrop of wooded hills. In the north, Ta Waen Beach is dotted with restaurants and shops. A large, stingray-shaped building dominates Samae Beach’s north end. The beach is famed for its clear water and sunset views. Small monkeys inhabit the hills around coral-ringed Nual Beach, in the south.

Music: Twilight Streets and Doggy (Spacey Pooch Mix) by Dhruva Aliman
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Zero 10X Electric Scooter Goes Up Steep Hill with 2 People ~ Powerful Motor

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2020-12-28 | Buy Electric Scooters on Amazon -amzn.to/3pxlF2W ....The ZERO 10X is a high performance dual motor drive, dual suspension electric scooter that brings off-road performance into the urban environment. The ZERO 10X electric scooter is able to hit a top speed of up to 40 mph and has a range of 35-40 miles in a single charge. With its 10 x 3.0" inch tires and front and rear spring suspension that allows this scooter to easily handle the bumpiest of roads.Its performance outranks all other electric scooters in its price range, making the ZERO 10X a great value for the money compared to other high performance electric scooters.

Speed
35-45 MPH*
*varies by model
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Range
35-60 MILES*
*varies by model
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Weight
80 lbs
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Load Capacity
330 lbs

SPECIFICATIONS Metric
Motor Dual 52V 1000W Motor
Max Load 150KG
Max Speed 65 km/h
Max Range 50-60 km per full charge
Battery 52V 18 Ah
Charging Time 10 Hours
Weight 36 kg
Suspension Front spring and rear hydraulic suspension
Tires 10" Front and Rear Air Tires
Braking System Front and Rear Disc Brake
Lights Front and Rear
Accessories Included: Charger, User Manual
Warranty 1 Year Limited Warranty

Music: Star of the Conqueror by Dhruva Aliman
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Pattaya Fireworks Festival 2020 ~ No Lockdown in Thailand

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2020-12-01 | The Pattaya Fireworks Festival (on 27-28 November 2020) is a spectacular annual event with lots of shows and concerts that is too good to be missed. It will light up the skies over Central Beach Pattaya with four individual firework displays at different times during the evening, complemented by fun entertainment that includes a marching band show, ‘Tiger Drum’ show, and Muay Thai boxing action in front of Central Festival. Musical performances by various Thai artists adds to the fun, including a closing performance by ‘nu metal’ Thai band Big Ass.

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Halloween in Pattaya, Thailand ~ Walking Street & Bikini Beach Run

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2020-11-14 | Music: Blood Moon by Dhruva Aliman - - Amazon - amzn.to/2B9tGa7 - Apple - music.apple.com/us/artist/dhruva-aliman/363563637- Spotify - open.spotify.com/artist/5XiFCr9iBKE6Cupltgnlet - Bandcamp - dhruvaaliman.bandcamp.com/album/road-of-fortunes - http://www.dhruvaaliman.com - instagram.com/dhruvaaliman
Pattaya is a popular Beach resort on the Gulf of Thailand, just 150 km southeast of Bangkok –a mere two-hour drive. Pattaya’s pulsating NIGHTLIFE is well known, but Local authorities have, in recent years, improved the quality of the beaches and reinvented the resort as a more family-friendly destination.

Today, hundreds of thousands of visitors are drawn each year to Pattaya to windsurf, water ski, swim, sunbathe, snorkel, sail, or take Trips to nearby Islands. Other activities include Bungee jumping, Cycling, skydiving, go-Karting, Muay Thai (Thai boxing), and Paintball. Golfers, both novice and expert, are well catered to as well, with a wide selection of golf courses around Pattaya. Another major draw for visitors to Pattaya is the wide selection of restaurants serving some of Thailand's freshest Seafood. Due to the high number of expatriate foreigners in Pattaya, there is also an excellent selection of authentic foreign eateries serving French, Italian, Swiss, German, Hungarian, Scandinavian, English, indian, Arabic, Japanese, and Chinese CUISINE.

Khao Chee Chan Buddha mountain opens 06:00 – 18:00 hrs. Dress modestly and please follow exactly as the rules state. Plus, you shouldn’t get too close to the Buddha because it may cause an accident.

If you want to visit Koh Lan, you can do it on a one-day trip. On the island, there are minibuses and motorbike taxis in services. But if you are feeling adventurous, you can rent a motorbike to ride for yourself.

During the night time, all the way down Pattaya road is full of various entertainment options. Here you can always find something to eat, drink, and just somewhere to chill out.

travel Tips

- Dress politely and take off your shoes before entering Buddhist temples.

- Beware of pickpockets, especially on Walking Street when it's crowded.

- The sun in Pattaya is very strong; apply sunscreen liberally and frequently.
#travel #cosplay #party

Epic Rainbow Forms After Crazy Lightning & Thunder ~ Pattaya Thailand

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2020-09-28 | The thunder vibrated the building. It was louder than it sounds on video. The monsoon thunderstorms here are amazing. Rainbow over Royal Varuna Yacht Club in Pattaya, Thailand...More interesting travel vids - instagram.com/dhruvaaliman

#awesome
#beautiful
#travel

Steep Hill Defeats Zero 9 Electric Scooter - Also Rough Terrain Test

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2020-08-18 | Buy an Electric Scooter on Amazon- amazon.com/s?k=electric+scooters&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=ur2&linkId=beda6e641df00a72cd911ce1277435d7&tag=seekerland07-20&ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_tl
Zero 9 Electric Scooter FAILS Steep Hill Test. The Zero 10X is probably more reliable, but more expensive.

From Zero 9 website- ZERO 9 - Long Range High Performance Electric Scooter

The ZERO 9 is essentially an amped-up ZERO 8 with a higher power output (25A controller), air tires front and rear to provide more ride comfort and double brakes (rear drum brakes and front disc brake).

With a range of up to 45km per charge, this e-scooter is a great choice for riders who need to go the distance but still want something compact yet comfortable.

Whether you commute directly from home to work everyday or work as a delivery rider, the ZERO 9 will guarantee you a comfortable ride throughout your long journey.

The ZERO 9 is a powerful electric scooter that is comfortable to ride. It comes with integrated front spring suspension in the front steering column and very sophisticated and beautifully designed rear twin air shock suspension.

With 9-inch pneumatic wheels, it offers better ride quality and traction than 8-inch wheeled scooters without the bulk of a 10-inch wheeled scooter - an excellent balance.

With a powerful 600W motor, this scooter out-performs most other scooters of a similar size. All these at a very compelling price. The ZERO 9 is a good choice for long range commutes or leisure rides.
SPECIFICATIONS
Battery 48V 13 Ah
Wheel 9 inches
Tyres
Front & rear pneumatic
Brakes Front disc brake; Rear drum brake
Range Up to 45 km per charge
Max Load 120kg
Top Speed 45 km/h
Weight 18 Kg
Suspension Front spring, rear air shocks
Lights 2 Front LED & 3 rear LED in-built
Controller 25A
Motor Power 600W
Warranty 1 Year limited warranty
Box Dimensions 111 x 26 x 44 cm

#escooter
#review
#electricscooter

Dog Bite - Pattaya Thailand - City Hall Darts Dog And Takes It Away

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2020-06-10 | instagram.com/dhruvaaliman - I didn't touch this dog, I didn't play with this dog, I never saw this dog. I was just walking down the street, minding my own business like everybody else. And that was the 2nd time I got bit by a dog in Pattaya! I love the dogs, I buy them food from 7/11, but you just can't allow a psycho dog to bite people for no reason. When you get a dog bite in Pattaya don't bother telling the police, they won't do anything. You have to go straight to City Hall and write out a complaint and demand to speak to the head of public safety. Make sure you got video. And go get your vaccine and serum shots because as the Hospital nurse told me "Rabies has 100% mortality"...I didn't like those odds, so I got the serum. When they start barking, watch your back. The nurse that cleaned my wound at the clinic happens to live on that street. She says she keeps her kids away from that dog because it's crazy.

#pattaya
#thailand
#bite

Adventures in Grand Bahama - Swimming Pigs & Scuba Diving with Sharks & Banana Bay

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2020-02-01 | instagram.com/dhruvaaliman -- We took Bahamas Paradise Cruise line to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island where we played with pigs (pirates brought the pigs centuries ago), went scuba diving with reef sharks in shark alley and visited Banana Bay Beach. The dive center that took us out diving was Caribbean Divers, part of Bell Channel Inn where we stayed for 2 nights, very nice place. If you want to see a tour of the cruise ship
you can watch it here - youtube.com/watch?v=zNxscDXKujk

Music with Pigs: Doggy (Spacey Pooch Mix) by Dhruva Aliman
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Music with Sharks: Jujitsu Flow by Dhruva Aliman
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Music with Cruise: Twilight Streets by Dhruva Aliman
dhruvaaliman.bandcamp.com/album/road-of-fortunes

Music Banana Bay: Lovers Cove by Dhruva Aliman
dhruvaaliman.bandcamp.com/album/snooper

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#travel
#Explore
#Caribbean

Tour of Bahamas Paradise Cruise Ship

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2020-01-31 | Scuba diving with Sharks - youtube.com/watch?v=cNFBfvyg7YE
Swimming Pigs - youtube.com/watch?v=MkrT9A89N6s
Banana Bay Beach - youtube.com/watch?v=ssOzUoLjj2E
We took Bahamas Paradise Cruise line to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island where we played with pigs
(pirates brought the pigs centuries ago), went scuba diving with reef sharks in shark alley and visited Banana Bay Beach. The dive center that took us out diving was Caribbean Divers, part of Bell Channel Inn where we stayed for 2 nights, very nice place.

Music: Twilight Streets by Dhruva Aliman
dhruvaaliman.bandcamp.com/album/road-of-fortunes
http://www.dhruvaaliman.com
Spotify - open.spotify.com/artist/5XiFCr9iBKE6Cupltgnlet

#cruise
#travel
#vacation

Coopers Hawk Stuck In Garage

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2020-01-13 | The Cooper's hawk (Accipiter cooperii), also known as the cooper hawk, is a medium-sized hawk native to the North American continent and found from Southern Canada to Northern Mexico. As in many birds of prey, the male is smaller than the female. The birds found east of the Mississippi River tend to be larger on average than the birds found to the west. Other common names for the Cooper's hawk include: big blue darter, chicken hawk, flying cross, hen hawk, quail hawk, striker, and swift hawk.
Cooper's hawk was first described by French naturalist Charles Lucien Bonaparte in 1828. It is a member of the goshawk genus Accipiter. This bird was named after the naturalist William Cooper, one of the founders of the New York Lyceum of Natural History (later the New York Academy of Sciences) in New York. Other common names; big blue darter, chicken hawk, hen hawk, Mexican hawk, quail hawk, striker and swift hawk.
#hawk
#funny
#manandbeast

Trump Excites Chihuahua - Obama Puts Her To Sleep

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2019-12-04 | The curious & fascinating reaction of a dog to Trump and Obama on the TV. Pets have very interesting personalities, maybe some are liberal and some are conservative, maybe this pooch is taking a cue from it's owner, or maybe it's just reacting to "dragon energy".
#funny #pets #trump

Halloween Parade & Carnival ~ West Hollywood California

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2019-11-02 | Each year, the City of West Hollywood hosts its incomparable Halloween Carnaval, one of the most unique Halloween gatherings in the world. West Hollywood’s Halloween Carnaval was launched in 1987 and is rooted in the foundation of the City’s diverse culture and community. The event has grown year-by-year into an annual gathering of phenomenal costumes, entertainment, culture, and self-expression with a myriad of observers, revelers, exhibitionists, and performers.

#cosplay #halloween #carnival

Music: Road of Fortunes by Dhruva Aliman
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Amazing Fire Dancers in Koh Chang Thailand

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2019-07-10 | At "Searenity" Resort...See all 4 Parts of our Amazing Thailand Trip ~ Links listed below…
KOH MAK ~ youtube.com/watch?v=lRiEIyKkjF0
KOH KHAM ~ youtube.com/watch?v=uHCaDk7QLUU
KOH CHANG ~ youtube.com/watch?v=p7CsX475qrQ
P*A*T*T*A*Y*A ~ youtube.com/watch?v=v2zyY65Ympw

Adventures & Surprises…
Amazing Beaches Interesting Food
Scuba Diving Temples
Monkeys Hidden Art
Elephants Strange Creatures
Jungle Great restaurants
Waterfall Night Life
Bungy Jumping Speed Boats

Music: Jujitsu Flow by Dhruva Aliman
http://www.dhruvaaliman.com
dhruvaaliman.bandcamp.com
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#Performance #Travel #Thailand

Open Water Scuba Training Certification with RAID in Koh Chang Thailand

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2019-07-10 | See all parts of our Amazing Thailand Trip ~ Links & Music listed below…
KOH MAK ~ youtube.com/watch?v=lRiEIyKkjF0
KOH KHAM ~ youtube.com/watch?v=uHCaDk7QLUU
KOH CHANG ~ youtube.com/watch?v=p7CsX475qrQ
P*A*T*T*A*Y*A ~ youtube.com/watch?v=v2zyY65Ympw

Adventures & Surprises…
Amazing Beaches Interesting Food
Scuba Diving Temples
Monkeys Hidden Art
Elephants Strange Creatures
Jungle Great restaurants
Waterfall Night Life
Bungy Jumping Speed Boats

Music: Bottom of the Sea by Dhruva Aliman
http://www.dhruvaaliman.com
dhruvaaliman.bandcamp.com
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Underwater footage shot with GoPro Hero 7 --- HTMS Chang Wreck - Formally known as the USS Lincoln County, HTMS Chang is Thailand’s longest wreck at 117 metres / 384 feet and sits at 30 metres / 100 feet underwater. After more than 50 years’ service in the Royal Thai Navy, it was sunk in 2012 to create an artificial reef. It’s a great site with lots to explore including cabins, briefing rooms and the main holding area. The wreck is also home to a wide variety of marine life including barracuda, octopus, batfish, groupers and a range of interesting critters.

BBQ Crocodile in Pattaya Thailand - Foodie Fun

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2019-05-07 | instagram.com/dhruvaaliman .. Like Barbecue? Like Crocodiles? How 'bout some Barbeque Crocodile? This little stand is outside the Central Festival Mall in Pattaya. I'm vegan so I did not partake but if you're foodie...Snack on a croc, 'cause he would snack on you....Buy some Barbeque Sauce on Amazon - amzn.to/32T2W9P

#Thailand #Food #Crocodile

Music:Taken on a Hallows Eve by Dhruva Aliman
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Bungy Jump Safety Standards & Procedures - Pattaya XBungy Sanook Park, Thailand

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2019-03-04 | instagram.com/dhruvaaliman ... Mini Documentary of Bungy (or Bungee) Jump Technology, Safety Standards & Procedures at Pattaya XBungy Sanook Park ONLY! - This video does not speak for any other business - Highest Bungy Jump in Thailand (200 ft). Operating for over 30 years with over 100,000 jumps and no problems!. http://pattayabungy.com ... Bungy Jumping is steeped in tradition and dates back to an ancient ritual that is performed in the village of Bunlap on Vannatu Island. The “Gkol” that is performed is a rite of passage for the tribesman and entails them Bungy Jumping using Banyan tree vines attached to their ankles. Inspired by this, the first modern era Bungee Jump was conducted by Oxford University Dangerous Sports Club on the 1st April 1979 at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol, England. Members of the club jumped using shock cord instead of banyan tree vines whilst wearing top hat and tails. You can watch a video of this very first jump on youtube.

The enormous publicity form the stunt led to the club performing a second jump from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco then a jump from the Royal George Suspension Bridge in Colorado.

All went quiet until the video was seen by New Zealander AJ Hackett who in June 1987 very publicly performed a Bungy Jump from the Eiffel Tower in Paris France. The key difference was AJ Hackett saw the opportunity to commercialize Bungy Jumping into an extreme sport by using rubber instead of shock cord and in November 1988 the Kawarau Bridge 43m Bungy Jump opened. During the first year AJ Hackett had just 28 customers.
In Thailand that year, Pattaya Bungy Jump opened with a jump 17m higher than the Kawarau Bridge Jump at 60m.

The Pattaya Bungy Jump was not only the first in South East Asia but still remains the highest Bungy Jump in Thailand today. Since 1989 the Bungy Jumping craze has exploded and there are now many thousands of Bungy Jumps worldwide all started from the humble beginnings in New Zealand and Thailand.

Music: "Star of the Conqueror (Robo Diablo Mix)" & "Sun and Spear"
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#ExtremeSports #Documentary #Travel

Human Slingshot - 4X G-Force - XBungy Pattaya Thailand

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2019-02-16 | The Human Slingshot is really like no other experience and indeed this is the first and currently only slingshot experience in Asia. The easiest way to describe the human slingshot is to think of Angry Birds. You will wear a full body harness, with neck restraint to keep you safe and securely attached to two specially designed silicon bungy cords which are fixed to the top of the towers. Then, once safe an secure you will be prepared for launch.

The Human Slingshot, is without doubt one of the most incredible experiences you could have. We will then check your weight (maximum weight for the Human Slingshot is 220 pounds/100kg) in preparation for your launch.

You are pulled back horizontally 40 meters to the starting location, then with a force of up to 4G, you will accelerate to 150kph in under a second. Enjoy as you fly back and forth only a few meters above the ground.

#adventure
#travel
#amusementpark

The Flying Morgans Castle Parties ~ Hollywood Hills

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2018-09-24 | Meet the Morgans, L.A.'s castle-dwelling, high-flying, coolest, quirkiest family. Husband and wife team Gary and Suzy Morgan, their raven-haired daughter Molly and her redhead sister Bonnie along with son-in-law Aaron Jacobs gave us access to their home nestled high in the Hollywood Hills. Here's a behind-the-scenes look. Every year the Flying Morgans send out invitations to 500 of their very closest friends to join them at an epic New Year's Eve blowout. There they will get to watch the amazing Gary Morgan's NYE ball drop at midnight, dance to DJ Dr. Nate, drink Red Bull and Wheatley vodka and toast the New Year with plenty of Wycliffe Champagne. A highlight for us, most definitely, were the delicious ice cream rolls (infused or sober) by Chillbachi.
#party #event #LA

San Fransisco Fireworks July 4th from Roof of SF Art Institute

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2018-09-23 | San Francisco Art Institute roof terrace. The private art college has an outdoor courtyard at its campus on Chestnut between Jones and Leavenworth. Visitors are welcome to roam the halls and enjoy the Diego Rivera murals and come July 4th, those in the know can take in the fireworks in elevated style.

800 Chestnut Street (between Jones and Leavenworth)
San Francisco, CA
415-771-7020
Online: sfai.edu

Visiting Sanctuary of Truth Temple ~ Pattaya Thailand 4K

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2018-09-02 | Sanctuary of Truth (Thai: ปราสาทสัจธรรม Prasat Sajja Tham) is a religious construction in Pattaya, Thailand. The sanctuary is an all-wood building filled with sculptures based on traditional Buddhist and Hindu motifs. The top of the building is 105 meters high, and the building covers an area of more than two rai. It features contemporary Visionary art based on traditional religious themes. The project was initiated as an idea of Thai businessman Lek Viriyaphant in 1981, and is scheduled to be completed in 2050.

The main style of the sanctuary is based on the Thai architecture of the Ayutthayan period, richly decorated by Hindu-Buddhist hand-carved wooden sculptures drawn from various artistic traditions, including Dravidian, Angkorean, Chinese, Mon Dvaravati, Srivijayan, and Thai. It has four gopura, respectively representing images from the Buddhist and Hindu religions and mythologies of Cambodia, China, India and Thailand. According to the official website, its purpose is to use art and culture as "a reflection of the Ancient Vision of Earth, Ancient Knowledge, and Eastern Philosophy. Within this complex, visitors will understand Ancient Life, Human Responsibility, Basic Thought, Cycle of living, Life Relationship with Universe and Common Goal of Life toward Utopia"

Music: Dream Walking (Emerald Mix) by Dhruva Aliman
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Adventures In Pattaya - Part 5 - Thailand 4K HD

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2018-08-29 | Pattaya is a city on Thailand’s eastern Gulf coast known for its beaches lined with resort hotels, high-rise condos, shopping malls, cabaret bars and 24-hour clubs. Nearby, hillside Wat Phra Yai Temple features an 18m-tall golden Buddha. The area also features several designer golf courses, some with views of Pattaya Bay. The giant Buddha of Wat Khao Phra Bat keeps watch over the city, and the wooden Wang Boran Sanctuary of Truth pays homage to Buddhist and Hindu art and architecture.

Pattaya Hotels and Travel Guide Pattaya Travel Information Pattaya is always switched on and fun. This vibrant coastal city shot to fame in early 1980s, and stayed there. From sunrise to sunset, Pattaya’s beaches are constantly brimming with life, as water sports lovers and sun worshippers take to the waters. After dark, the action shifts to the streets, as revellers explore its electrified nightlife scene, where drinking and partying continue until dawn. Apart from water sports and nightlife, Pattaya offers endless possibilities when it comes to accommodation and entertainment. It has outgrown its image as a seedy beach town to a destination for a wider audience; whether couples, families or business travellers, Pattaya has something for everyone. Only 147km from Bangkok, Pattaya is the closest of Thailand's major beach resorts to the capital city.

Pattaya Walking Street is the biggest and busiest party hotspot in the whole of Thailand, with only a couple of the top places in Bangkok beating it for sheer volume and variety. A full kilometre from its high-tech gateway at the Beach Road end to the Bali Hai Plaza end, almost every building along its length is a nightclub, go-go bar, beer bar or restaurant. Each of the side streets – which span from Soi 14 to Soi 16, with a couple of uniquely-named streets in between - is more of the same, making the whole southern end of the city into a warren of nightlife entertainments, with something for practically every taste. The remarkable thing about Pattaya Walking Street is that there is so much to see and do, and it is so densely packed that you could spend every night for a whole week there and, aside from having the mother of all hangovers, you would still be finding new places each and every evening. We have endeavored to survey the main points of interest and even here we are just scratching the surface of the hundreds of venues on and around the neon-drenched strip.

Walking Street is effectively a part of Pattaya Beach Road. While the main tarmac-topped route turns to the left to become South Pattaya Road (Pattaya Tai), vehicles can continue into the brick-paved Walking Street any time between about 02:00 and 18:00. At the end of the one-way road, you will find Bali Hai Pier and the famous Pattaya City sign, as well as the southernmost end of Pattaya Third Road, which will take you back into the city. There is more to the nightlife attractions of the area than just Pattaya Walking Street, however. Most of the small side sois which split off from the inland side of the street lead all the way to Pattaya Second Road, making this whole southern end of the city almost exclusively comprised of nightlife venues and related businesses. Walking Street has concentrations of different sorts of venues as you make your way along it. Starting from the Beach Road end, you will find first mostly restaurants, then go-go bars and beer bars, then nightclubs and live music bars. At about the halfway point is the famous Walking Street Tree (there’s only the one), around which you will find mostly ladyboy bars and clubs. Continuing towards Bali Hai Pier, you will see more tailors and gem shops as well as more hotels and guesthouses, culminating in the Siam Bayshore Resort & Spa. Parking for motorbikes is available close to Pattaya Walking Street in Soi 16 and at Bali Hai Plaza and costs about 20 baht. However, driving home after a night of partying is not at all recommended. You would be much safer using the plentiful supply of motorbike taxis and songthaews available.

Music by Dhruva Aliman
dhruvaaliman.bandcamp.com
http://dhruvaaliman.com
Spotify - open.spotify.com/artist/5XiFCr9iBKE6Cupltgnlet

Adventures In Pattaya - Part 4 - Thailand 4K HD

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2018-08-28 | Pattaya is a city on Thailand’s eastern Gulf coast known for its beaches lined with resort hotels, high-rise condos, shopping malls, cabaret bars and 24-hour clubs. Nearby, hillside Wat Phra Yai Temple features an 18m-tall golden Buddha. The area also features several designer golf courses, some with views of Pattaya Bay. The giant Buddha of Wat Khao Phra Bat keeps watch over the city, and the wooden Wang Boran Sanctuary of Truth pays homage to Buddhist and Hindu art and architecture.

Pattaya Hotels and Travel Guide Pattaya Travel Information Pattaya is always switched on and fun. This vibrant coastal city shot to fame in early 1980s, and stayed there. From sunrise to sunset, Pattaya’s beaches are constantly brimming with life, as water sports lovers and sun worshippers take to the waters. After dark, the action shifts to the streets, as revellers explore its electrified nightlife scene, where drinking and partying continue until dawn. Apart from water sports and nightlife, Pattaya offers endless possibilities when it comes to accommodation and entertainment. It has outgrown its image as a seedy beach town to a destination for a wider audience; whether couples, families or business travellers, Pattaya has something for everyone. Only 147km from Bangkok, Pattaya is the closest of Thailand's major beach resorts to the capital city.

Pattaya Walking Street is the biggest and busiest party hotspot in the whole of Thailand, with only a couple of the top places in Bangkok beating it for sheer volume and variety. A full kilometre from its high-tech gateway at the Beach Road end to the Bali Hai Plaza end, almost every building along its length is a nightclub, go-go bar, beer bar or restaurant. Each of the side streets – which span from Soi 14 to Soi 16, with a couple of uniquely-named streets in between - is more of the same, making the whole southern end of the city into a warren of nightlife entertainments, with something for practically every taste. The remarkable thing about Pattaya Walking Street is that there is so much to see and do, and it is so densely packed that you could spend every night for a whole week there and, aside from having the mother of all hangovers, you would still be finding new places each and every evening. We have endeavored to survey the main points of interest and even here we are just scratching the surface of the hundreds of venues on and around the neon-drenched strip.

Walking Street is effectively a part of Pattaya Beach Road. While the main tarmac-topped route turns to the left to become South Pattaya Road (Pattaya Tai), vehicles can continue into the brick-paved Walking Street any time between about 02:00 and 18:00. At the end of the one-way road, you will find Bali Hai Pier and the famous Pattaya City sign, as well as the southernmost end of Pattaya Third Road, which will take you back into the city. There is more to the nightlife attractions of the area than just Pattaya Walking Street, however. Most of the small side sois which split off from the inland side of the street lead all the way to Pattaya Second Road, making this whole southern end of the city almost exclusively comprised of nightlife venues and related businesses. Walking Street has concentrations of different sorts of venues as you make your way along it. Starting from the Beach Road end, you will find first mostly restaurants, then go-go bars and beer bars, then nightclubs and live music bars. At about the halfway point is the famous Walking Street Tree (there’s only the one), around which you will find mostly ladyboy bars and clubs. Continuing towards Bali Hai Pier, you will see more tailors and gem shops as well as more hotels and guesthouses, culminating in the Siam Bayshore Resort & Spa. Parking for motorbikes is available close to Pattaya Walking Street in Soi 16 and at Bali Hai Plaza and costs about 20 baht. However, driving home after a night of partying is not at all recommended. You would be much safer using the plentiful supply of motorbike taxis and songthaews available.

Music by Dhruva Aliman
dhruvaaliman.bandcamp.com
http://dhruvaaliman.com
Spotify - open.spotify.com/artist/5XiFCr9iBKE6Cupltgnlet

Worlds Biggest Water Fight - Adventures In Pattaya ~ Part 3 ~ Songkran ~ Thailand 4K HD

Dhruva Aliman Adventures 2018-07-11 | Buy a Super Squirter on Amazon - amzn.to/3f03M6T ...See Playing with Tigers in Thailand Here - youtube.com /watch?v=wB39fWw56n0 ...Music: The Walwrath (Escape From Hell Mix) by Dhruva Aliman - dhruvaaliman.bandcamp.com/album/road-of-fortunes - http://www.dhruvaaliman.com - Spotify - open.spotify.com/artist/5XiFCr9iBKE6Cupltgnlet ...Songkran is an annual festival which takes place over three days during the traditional Thai New Year, April 13th-15th (in almost all provinces). The official Songkran festival lasts three days but in reality the whole week is taken over by a mass celebration as the whole country shuts down for a momentous water fight. Wild scenes of exuberance can be seen throughout the Kingdom with music, dancing, drinking and people drenched from head to toe. Water guns, hose pipes, buckets, in fact, anything you can get your hands on can be used to splash people, and one thing is for certain: you will get wet! As April is the hottest month of the year in Thailand, everyone gets involved with this country-wide water fight and it brings great relief from the soaring temperatures. Songkran started as a Buddhist tradition, using a light sprinkling of water to symbolize purification but, as time went by, people began splashing each other in a more playful manner until recent years, when the entire country becomes one almighty water fight celebrated by millions!

Songkran in PATTAYA When: April 13-19 Pattaya is known as a party city so it should come as no surprise that Songkran festivities last longer here than anywhere else in Thailand. There will be water fights going on during the regular Songkran days (13th-15th April) but, uniquely, Pattaya celebrates into the following week too. Known in Thai as the Wan Lai Festival, this year the biggest day of revelry will be on April 19th so if you arrive in Thailand a little late this is your last chance to party. Where to Party? Everybody is armed with a water dispenser of some description. Some favour the semi-traditional bucket, many go for a water gun and some use Heath Robinson high-pressure hoses made from a length of plastic plumbing pipe with a small hole at one and a plunger at the other. Beach Road is cut off to traffic and stages are set up for live music and foam machines. The fire department park their engines here, filling numerous water butts for revellers to reload their soakers from. On the roads that do allow vehicles, the main ones become a slow-moving traffic jam. Pick-up trucks are turned into mobile parties, with their own water butts, the radio on full volume and many young Thais strafing pedestrians and other vehicles from the back.

Good To Know About Songkran in Thailand If you find yourself anywhere in Thailand during mid-April, there is no getting away from being splashed (the only exceptions to this would be monks, new born babies and the elderly), even if you are dressed in your nicest clothes… so leave your best suit and suede shoes at home. Also, take good care of cameras, passports, and other valuables – keep them in your hotel safe or, if you have to bring them out, waterproof bags are widely available and should be used. One phrase you will hear all over Thailand during Songkran is “Sawadee Bee Mai” which means ‘Happy New Year’, it is sure to be greeted with smiles and is the best way to make new friends. Every provincial town will have some form of celebration and often the local exuberance in small towns can be as much fun as in any of the most popular towns and beach resorts listed above. Just remember to take a splashing with the good humour in which it is intended, and if you don’t like being splashed, stay indoors or in the confines of your hotel.
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#party
#adventure