Songkran – the water festival – will be among the most memorable festivals you ever experience. Only in Thailand do cheerfulness and cheekiness collide – in full litres and gallons – with such spontaneous celebration. Though there’s much more to the Thai new year, its full day of water fights can’t be missed.
How and why to join in? April in Samui is the hottest time of year and it’s all done in good fun – you might quite like to get wet.
- What you need – a bucket, bottle or water pistol
- Rules of combat – deliver your H20 cache to the unsuspecting, with a cheeky smile. There’s no viciousness in Songkran and standard rules of playing nicely apply. If it didn’t fly on a grade school playground, don’t do it.
- Immunity – afforded to uniformed police and the elderly. Road safety can become an issue when those driving scooters or motorbikes get a face-ful of water.
- Best water temperature – chilled to near-freezing, for extra shock value
- Creative additions – don’t be surprised to see soaps suds, flour and talcum powder – even Tiger Balm – sometimes mixed into the water.
- What not to wear – white
- Sitting ducks – dry people
- In your pockets – a waterproof camera case, waterproof phone case & a dry wallet to keep your things safe from soaking.
- What to watch for – Drunk drivers. Alcohol sale times will be strictly monitored throughout Songkran in efforts to keep the (very wet) roads safe. Just like New Years Eve in your home country, be sure to stay safe.
Your backyard sprinkler will never be the same again!
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