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Songkran: Thailand's Water Festival. James Fenn. Give us feedback. Read Next View. Cookies Policy We and our partners use cookies to better understand your needs, improve performance and provide you with personalised content and advertisements. While water fights are banned, you can still pour water over Buddhist statues. Thailand is moving from high season into hot season.
Some services are reduced and it can be soul-sappingly muggy so avoid densely populated areas. Alternatively, cool off on the islands and beaches in the south: dive off Ko Tao, climb in Krabi, kayak around Phuket or hang in a hammock wherever you like. What is Songkran? Water-splashing during the Songkran Festival in Thailand Dreamstime. Why is Songkran so special?
Songkran Festival Dreamstime. When and where can I join in? Festive activities also take place in Pattaya with most of the activities start in the evening and continue until late at night. Late night parties, water throwing and charming competitions like Miss Songkran take place. Songkran is the largest festival of Thailand, attracts a huge number of tourists so it is advisable to plan your trip accordingly and book activities and hotels well before time.
Vespa Adventures. Another major part of the Songkran festival is throwing water. You can put your cash and mobile phones in that bag to keep them safe from water Do dress appropriately, as Thai people are very conservative.
Do take part in all the festivities, and get a chance to make local friends. Subscribe Newsletters. You can book online or by phone 24 hours a day.
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