What the Hell is Songkran?
Some revelers call up "The Heavy Artillery"!
Good question!
April 13th. sees the start of Songkran - also known as the Water Festival. This is the beginning of the Thai New Year and celebrations often continue for days!
The most obvious celebration of Songkran is the throwing of water. People roam the streets, either on foot, or on the back of trucks, armed with containers of water and water guns. They will also post themselves at the sides of the roads with garden hoses and drench each other and passersby.
Don't be surprised if - when passing an elephant in the street - you get soaked - in fact, expect it!
April 13th. sees the start of Songkran - also known as the Water Festival. This is the beginning of the Thai New Year and celebrations often continue for days!
The most obvious celebration of Songkran is the throwing of water. People roam the streets, either on foot, or on the back of trucks, armed with containers of water and water guns. They will also post themselves at the sides of the roads with garden hoses and drench each other and passersby.
Don't be surprised if - when passing an elephant in the street - you get soaked - in fact, expect it!
Oh!.....To be in Bangkok for Songkran!
On April 13th. - each year - this beautiful country is transformed into a huge Lunatic Asylum - with normally sane people running amok!
Songkran - as I have said - is known as the Water Festival but it has also been called the Biggest Wet T-shirt contest on the planet.
Sheer Lunacy!!!
If you are into days of sheer lunacy - and don't mind getting drenched - welcome to Songkran!
If you're not into participating - sneak into a bar or restaurant and watch the fun from behind plate glass.
If you're not into participating - sneak into a bar or restaurant and watch the fun from behind plate glass.
Let's be careful out there............
While you are enjoying Songkran - be sure to waterproof your valuables - Camera, Phone, Passport etc.
If you are walking, riding in a Tuk Tuk or on a bike - you WILL get wet..........enjoy!
It's not just for little kids - It's also for adult kids!
It's not just for little kids - It's also for adult kids!
Check out our video page for evidence of this.
Check out our video page for evidence of this.