March and April here means clear and sunny skies. That’s the sort of weather you’ll find in Thailand during this time of year which holds the best holiday in Thailand’s calendar .... SONGKRAN!!!
It’s the new year day in the Buddhist calendar when the sun change its position from Aries to Taurus. It is celebrated during mid April and is the day of appreciation of the most important element in agricultural, water. During the the day, people pour water on each others shoulder and even soak each other.
Well, it got a little extreme from being a modest celebration to being almost a pool party. Throughout the day you’ll be ambushed by people on the sidewalks armed with a bucket of water and even, my kid’s personal favorites, WATER GUNS!!! Yes, you could carry aquatic firearms around the streets without getting arrested.
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| mmm...gun with umbrella |
Every once in a while,someone’s car gets ambushed and gets a free car wash. But don’t worry no one is getting sued as everyone is encouraged to be involved in this spectacular celebration. I mean, who doesn't want to get soaked on a hot summer day.
My family misses it so much! I’m planning to return to Bangkok soon. Maybe for SONGKRAN
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