Bangkokpyro Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 (edited) I am now taking bookings for our Pyro Holidays in 2016.I am running 2 holidays next year, one in May the other in Nov/Dec.If you want to see big rockets and Talai then May is the best choice. During the Nov/Dec holiday you will still see rockets but they will be much smaller.During the May 2 weeks we will spend time at my workshop in Sakgeow Province building cylinder shells as well as taking 2 exciting trips upcountry. The first is a four day excursion to Yasathon where we will visit the biggest rocket festival in the country. This trip guarantees we will see launches of the largest rockets and Talai made in Thailand. The province is close to the Laos border about 8 hours North East of Bangkok. Our second trip will be to Pathumthani where each year they stage a spectacular giant line rat competition. We will be hiring a comfortable luxury minibus to travel around the country. A week at my workshop building cylinder shells culminating in a display on a large secluded plot of private land will make this a holiday you will never forget.As always the holiday includes great food and accommodation as well as great sights and Thai culture. We have one couple from the U.S.A confirmed already so have just 6 more places available. As with last years holiday the dates are not yet set in stone but the May holiday will most likely around the 10th to 24th and the Nov/Dec dates around 22st Nov to 6th Dec. You can of course plan for a longer trip and fit the 2 weeks with us into your schedule.I will be posting more information here in the coming weeks and prices and booking conditions are shown on my website.This video compilation gives you some idea of what to expect. The clips and photos were taken during holidays over the past 4 years. https://youtu.be/2JefZO3o08Y Edited October 12, 2015 by Bangkokpyro
Bangkokpyro Posted November 4, 2015 Author Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) Bangkok Pyro Holidays 2016After confirming event dates we are offering 3 exciting options for our Pyro Holidays next year.14 Nights 26th April to 10th MayHighlights. 2 days at Patumthani Line Rat competition event. Trip to the South East of the country to spend 6 days building cylinder shells at our pyro workshop. Full day out on 1st of May to Wang Talang Nai Rocket Festival. Day out visiting a Thai rocket builder to see start to finish construction of a 10 kg rocket. Day out at Lalu rocket festival to see rockets and Talai being launched. Day out to shoot the shells you have made. Other visits to places of interest around Sakgeow province. 2 nights in Bangkok14 Nights 4th May to 18th MayHighlights 3 day visit to the biggest and most famous rocket festival in Thailand at Praya Thaen Park Yasathorn in the North East of the country to see massive rockets. Visit to Lalu Rocket Festival in Sakgeow Province to see rockets and Talai being launched. 5 days at our workshop building cylinder shells. Sightseeing trips in Surin province on our trip to Yasathon . An evening firing the shells you made at our workshop. 2 nights in Bangkok.22 Nights 26th April to 18th MayThe Ultimate Pyro Holiday. Incoprorating all the events in the 2 holiday sessions above. Visits to Yasathon, Lalu and Wang Talang Nai Rocket Festivals as well as the Line Rat competitions in Patumthani. Trip to see a Thai rocket builder. 10 days shell building at our workshop. 2 nights firing shells you have built and loads of other excursions to see places of interest in Sakgeow, Surin and Bangkok.All trips include as much amazing Thai food as you can eat, comfortable hotels and travel by luxury mini bus, airport pick up and drop off, a free mobile phone SIM card with internet access and the chance to build and shoot some big multi break cylinder shells.We do have limited places available and 4 confirmed bookings as of this moment so you will need to book early to avoid missing out. Partners and wives are most welcome even if they don’t want to take part in shell building activities at the workshop. We will arrange other activities and trips for them during the hours we are at the workshop making fireworks.If you want to come for 14 days and spend time before or after the holiday period doing your own thing we can help with advice and bookings for you.For more info, prices and booking conditions please see my website page http://bangkokpyro.com/conditions.php Line Rat competion videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W4Azy_Ox7c Rockets in Yasathorn.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns2OPgMgQHc Rocket building trip and shell building at our workshop.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxZ7tp-CfCs Edited November 4, 2015 by Bangkokpyro
Bangkokpyro Posted November 7, 2015 Author Posted November 7, 2015 We have 4 people booked so far so there are another 5 places left available. Next years trip will be the best we have planned over the past few years with more excursions to pyro events than in previous years as well as plenty of workshop building time. This is what some of our Pyro Holidayparticipants said about their holiday. We thought two weeks in Thailand making shells with Paul from Bangkok Pyro could be interesting. We thought it was the best two weeks we had spent anywhere, doing anything in a LONG time.Paul knows his stuff and more importantly how to teach it. Three manufacturing novices made and fired their multibreak shells, mines, waterfalls and fountains.Nothing is too much trouble for Paul and his fantastic wife Tdu. Airport pick up, meals (FANTASTIC), rocket festivals.......seeing a 1000Kg B.P rocket NOT MAKE IT! Plenty to do and see and then spend a couple of days in Pattaya!If you are thinking about doing this trip don't hesitate....you will not be disappointed! We already are thinking about our return trip!Steve Lawrence - Director - Geelong Fireworks Australia I just came back from a 2 week pyro course with Bangkok Pyro. It was one of the most fun filled holidays I’ve ever been on. Making your own product and understanding the workings of an aerial shell is amazing.Also spending time at rocket festivals and being a part of it all is an incredible experience. Paul and Tdu are amazing people and are willing to do whatever it takes to make the holiday that bit more enjoyable and with no strict time limits we also got time to do the touristy thing and have a look around which was fantastic. A must do trip for a pyro of any skill level. I went there not knowing much and without asking any questions Paul with his vast know-how gave a detailed explanation for everything.I had a blast and will be returning for more advanced courses in the future.A huge thank you to Paul and Tdu for the company and good times.Liam Rickards Well what can one say after two weeks of being shown how build your own canister shells in the traditional Italian/American way, this would have to be one of the most enjoyable two weeks I’ve ever spent... intermingled with trips to rocket festivals and tours around the rural community.Paul and his lovely wife Dtu were the perfect hosts, we never wanted for anything during our time with them, and Dtu is a wonderful cook, having previously owned her own restaurant in Bangkok. Paul’s workshop, set in a picturesque rural district with magnificent views of the mountains nearing the Cambodian border, is a wonderful break from the heat and the hustle and bustle of the big cities. We were fortunate to be able to learn many of Paul’s extensive pyrotechnic skills in his very tidy and well-equipped workshop that was thankfully fully air-conditioned. Probably one of the most noticeable points of Paul’s traits was his pronounced attentionto detail, accuracy and safety. With good reason, when working with such potentially dangerous compounds Paul will always err on the side of caution when it comes to concocting a brew that will either look spectacular or go off with a big bang. From the minute we arrived at the airport, we were looked after like royalty and nothing was too much trouble for our hosts.Rural Thailand is a fascinating, beautiful and intriguing place offering so much to see and do… it’s friendly people and their way of life. What a great combination Paul and Dtu, with Bangkok Pyro, have put together.I can’t recommend their professionalism and hospitality highly enough. I’ll back next year without fail to learn how to build bigger and better shells and get to know the real Thailand even better. Thanks Paul and Dtu…I had a ball.David Ward Australia I want to thank you once again for your help, enthusiasm and hospitality during our stay in Thailand. It was a pleasure working with you.Jesse Ververka. Passfire Film Maker U.S.A Just wanted to say thank you Paul and Tdoo from Bangkok Pyro for the awesome June 2013 Pyro trip! It was my first experience overseas and I had not had much experience in making fireworks It was refreshing to learn from Paul, somebody that actually knows what they are doing and explains everything clearly :-) The manufacturing facility is spacious, perfectly set up and has a lot of tooling/equipment as well as firework books and reading material. Every day we were treated like Kings with an amazing breakfast, lunch and Dinner made by Paul’s wife Tdoo who did a fantastic job.Bangkok Pyro took our group on expeditions around Sakgeow province. We went to a Thai rocket festival and to see a rocket made by a local Thai rocket maker. It was a great time I will never forget; I Highly recommend this holiday even if you have never made a firework before, it was a good learning experience. I will be coming back for another trip soon!Will Bishop, Australia We were just reminiscing about the Pyro Holiday trip. We had a great time. I really did enjoy my time at the workshop with you. I want to come back already! I don't have any pyro friends here, so it was fun building with other like minded folks.Tdoo was a wonderful hostess and we appreciate all you and she did for us.She worked hard to make sure everyone was well taken care of.Want to come back for more authentic Thai food! And more of everything!Bruce and Charmel Peel U.S.AThank you for a fantastic 2 week holiday. For someone who knew nothing about fireworks it was very educating. The rockets festival was just crazy and Paul his wife Dtoo cooks great food Thank you both. I hope to come back again one day.Peter Woorre. DenmarkI have to recommend my holiday with Bangkok Pyro. Much I learned about making firework sheIls and big rockets. The country, the Thai food and the hotel all great. Thank you for such a memorable holidayThomas Mesman Netherlands
Bangkokpyro Posted May 21, 2016 Author Posted May 21, 2016 We just wound up our 2016 Pyro Holiday a few days ago. Build some great shells as well as had some interesting trips out from the workshop to a national park, a caving trip and of course the Yasathon Rocket Festival in Thailands north east. here's video of our display night and some stuff we fired off at the shop on building days. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MOqVLQmUOE A double 3 inch ID cast iron fountain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3d0e8_hx8Nw Daytime shells just coloured cornflour with a small flash bag...these were 4 inch cylinder shells/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDs4xj2E4o A 5 inch Gasoline/Diesel fireball https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXI8mqI7sfE
mikeee Posted May 22, 2016 Posted May 22, 2016 Nice work Paul, looks like everything went well this year for you.
Bangkokpyro Posted May 23, 2016 Author Posted May 23, 2016 Thanks Mikeee, yes we had a great time; a good mix of all things pyrotechnic and a lot of sightseeing around the country. 1
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