This is a traditional time of the year when every Thai goes home to be with family.
Expect traffic congestion during the days leading up to the festival.
Of course there will be those traveling in opposite directions, just to get away from the celebrations and water fights.
Camera and mobile phone shops do quite well during this season, repairing water damaged cameras and phones.
I've used plastic zip lock bags with minor success.
My passport also did not fare too well over the past five years.
It's gotten so waterlogged an embassy employee told me that it would not get me back into the U.S.
Dressing right is also important. Thais get quite indignant if too much cleavage is visible.
For heaven's sake don't wear while slacks.
Experienced that a few years ago:
Doused a teenager who was wearing a white shirt and white slacks. While cotton and water equals see through. He walked home with one hand up front, and the other behind. It was quite obvious that the teen was not observing the law.
It’s against the law to leave your house in Thailand if you’re not wearing underwear.
If you're driving a motorcycle, wear goggles and slow down if you see water puddles ahead.
The puddles are a good indication you're about to get splashed.
If you're throwing ice water. Be careful that you don't throw chunks of ice.
I had a near miss, thank you.
With all that fun don't forget to stop by a local temple and pay your respects.
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