Songkran is the Thai New Year(Sawatdee pi mai). Traditionally a time for cleansing and renewal, to welcome in the rainy season. It has now turned into a large water fight that fills the streets of Bangkok for 3 days, every year it falls April 13 - 15. April is the hottest month of the year, generally in the 100's, this can be considered a welcomed tradition. However, traditionalist usually visit the Wats, to bath the Buddhist image.
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