What Is Songkran? A Guide to the Thai Water Festival
4 min readFrom the THAI TROPIC blog
What Songkran Is
The traditional Thai New Year, usually in mid-April — has become in recent decades a massive water festival across the country, with people splashing water on each other in the streets.
What's Worth Knowing If You're in Thailand During This Period
Electronic equipment needs water protection, some businesses may operate limited hours, and traffic can be intense in the main celebration areas.
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