Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Has anyone here experienced songran in Thailand?


Has anyone here experienced songran in Thailand?
I have been at Songkran 2 times in Bangkok. Expect to get water thrown on you in buckets by everyone (especially if you ride in Tuk Tuks). Don't take anything that can get damaged by water. They also have a muddy stuff they will rub on your hair and face if you walk by. People sell water for throwing on the street. Its ok for tourists to throw water back. If you ask around in bangkok there is a center of Songkran where a lot of the activity happens (I forget the naem but they will all direct you there) - but everywhere you will be a water target. It is fun for 1 day - after that you want to keep clear of the water. I think it generally lasts a week with one main day.
Has anyone here experienced songran in Thailand?
OH yes. I have expreienced the thai new year festival of Songkran in Chiang mai for the last 2 years. It is best described as the most fun you can have with your clothes on ;-).
Unfortunatly I will not be able to attend this years festivities.
OH yes. I have expreienced the thai new year festival of Songkran in Chiang mai for the last 2 years. It is best described as the most fun you can have with your clothes on ;-).
Unfortunatly I will not be able to attend this years festivities.