It was the Thai new year on the 13th (Songkram) and I am so glad I got to witness the crazy events of that day. Just imagine the world's biggest water fight and everyone joining in...time to get soaked!
The day started by getting drenched by a kid with a water hose and then squirted with a water pistol, certainly woke me up. I bought a bucket from a shop and stood on the main street with everyone. The music was pumping out of lots of speakers and you throw water at anyone in sight, even passing vehicles! I saw so many buckets of water thrown at people on mopeds and I am shocked that there weren't any accidents! You even have big groups of people in the back of pick up trucks singing and banging drums while they lap up the gallons of water thrown at them. Twice I saw people open up car doors and just throw water inside, the drivers didn't even care! If you catch a glimpse of anyone who is dry, they are instantly targeted. If water isn't enough, people go around with talcum powder and rub it all over your face!
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| The mayhem begins! |
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| Eyeing me up as their next target |
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| Not to be messed with! |
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| They are big on health and safety out here |
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| Loving life |
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| Such a good atmosphere |
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| More nutters arrive |
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| Ganging up on the moped guy |
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| Songkram is nuts! |
Songkram is so much fun and has the greatest party atmosphere I have witnessed. Everyone is so happy and regardless of whether you're Thai or not, everyone is welcome to join in with the mayhem. Just make sure you're prepared to be soaked!
S x
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