Songkran Festival, April 10-17, is the traditional Thai New Year. This is the time for Thais to pay homage to Buddha images, clean their houses, and sprinkle water on their elders in a show of respect. It's a massive water-fight that spans the entire country. Anyone who ventures out on the streets is likely to get a thorough dousing of water, all in good fun, but also quite welcome at the peak of the hot season. The water symbolizes the washing away of bad luck.



Street water fight



Traditional Songkran with the family



Even the elephants join in the fun



Motorcyclists are not immune from getting soaked

Please post your Songkran Pics.

An officer of the law caught in the crossfire. :biggrin:



In front of a temple.