Before the parade I visited the assembly area

Then took a quick trip through town and the street where the food fair is held

Got soaked plenty riding through town

Visited some friends along the way, stayed home most of the afternoon to relax for a busy evening

Big C has the sprinklers on

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Sakon Nakhon Songkran Event schedule

Most government offices, financial institutions and many businesses will be closed for the holidays 

Police are setting up shop in various locations.  This one is adjacent to the Phatthana Sueksa School. Just north of the Tourism offices.

Evenings Food Fair , opening ceremony location and part of parade route

Here's where you can do the raindance April 14 and 15

This is what it looked like in 2013

A visit to the municipal grounds (across the street from the immigration office) is also recommended

 

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Schedule Translation by Google
 All public events are  NO ALCOHOL EVENTS 

Songkran Festival in Sakon Nakhon province in 2018.
"Songkran, Rice Road, Sakon Nakhon Indian culture Food Safety Expo
Have fun without alcohol "
April 11, 2061, and April 13-15, 2018.

Wednesday, April 11, 2018
09.00 - Government officials, private sector, public sector leaders, mass organizations
                                   Every community leader In Sakon Nakhon Municipality and honors.
                                                 Wat Phra That Choom Choom Worawihan
09.30 - Local folk arts show at Wat Phra That Choeng Chom Worawihan
10.00-12.00 hrs. - Governor of Sakon Nakhon Province The President of the Ceremony
- Chairman of the incense ceremony. Chandelier
- Presenters pray for the goddess.
- President of the Buddhist Sangha Concentrate and bring sacrifices.
  Luangpho Khao Saen and Phra That Chum Chum
- Culture of Sakon Nakhon Province.
- Chairman of the Opening Ceremony
- Chairman of the 3 opening ceremony
- President of the ceremony to bring the government officials and participants to bathe the Buddha. Monks and nuns
- President of the ceremony to bring the government officials and participants to the treadmill to bathe the Buddha.
 And the other 8 monks in the municipality of Sakon Nakhon as defined.
2. Sri Suk Monastery 7. Wat Saphum
Wat Pho Chai 8. Wat Phon Muang
4. Sang Suang Temple 9. Wat Pa Suthat
5. Si Chong Temple
6. Temple of the North
12.30 pm - Local folk arts and crafts show at Sakon Nakhon
                                           In watering activities, the governor of Sakon Nakhon.
Friday, April 13, 2018
06.30 - Charity Ceremony at Wat Phra That Choeng Chom Worawihan
  Amphoe Mueang Sakon Nakhon Sakon nakonn
 - Monks - novices, public servants simultaneously.
 Wat Phra That Choom Choom Worawihan Amphoe Mueang Sakon Nakhon Sakon nakonn
07.00 - President of the Ceremony (Governor of Sakon Nakhon Province)
- Chairman of the incense ceremony. Chandelier
- hostess
- monks bless
- The ceremonial offering of food to the monks.
- monks congratulate
/ - Chairman of the grave
"I love to do Sakon Sakon for Sakon Nakhon"
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- Chairman of the grave blessing and bring the merchants to charity.
- monks - novices Get alms
- Completion ceremony.
09.00 - President of the fishery release (by Sakon Nakhon Fisheries Office)
The gardens of Srinagarindra Sakon Nakhon (Poon Thong)
                                 Amphoe Mueang Sakon Nakhon Sakon nakonn
13. 00 pm - Car of the Emerald Buddha Buddha And
Songkran carnival carriage of each community. At the same time, the royal patrons of Rama 5.
13.30 hrs. - The ceremony of leaving the procession by the governor of Sakon Nakhon.
                                  Follow the road to Sukkasem intersection Srinakorn. Turn right Charoen Muang Road
                                                  Go straight to Wat Phra That Choeng Chum.
                                 - The procession invites the Buddha to move to Wat Phra That Choom Chum.
14.30 - President of the Ceremony (Governor of Sakon Nakhon Province)
- The President of the Ceremony to arrive at the site of the candle-lit ceremony.
- The President of the Royal Ancestral Ceremony
- religious ceremony
- President of the ceremony to offer the factors and the Thai Buddhist monks.
- monks congratulate President of the grave
                         - President of the Buddha Water Bathing Ceremony Priest Bath High water blessing.
15.00 hrs. - Sand pagoda contest at the front yard of Wat Phra That Choom Chumwit.
  (Municipality of Sakon Nakhon)
7:00 pm - Opening Ceremony of Songkran Festival at Sakhon Town
   Have fun with alcohol. Sukkasem Road between the intersection of Thongdee intersection and Srinakorn intersection.
   (By the municipality of Sakon Nakhon)
- President of the Ceremony (Governor of Sakon Nakhon Province)
- The mayor of Sakon Nakhon.
- Chairman of the Opening Ceremony
- President and honorable guests visit various restaurants.
 - musical performances
Friday, April 13, 2018
10.00-18.00 hrs. - Songkran Water Activities Have fun without alcohol at Wat Phra That.
                                            Wat Arun Gully Road From Phra That Choeng Hom Temple
                                            At the intersection of Red Light Police Station Sakon Nakhon. Before the Royal Garden Srinakarin.
                                            Sakon Nakhon (Pool of Gold)
17.00-22.00 hrs. - Songkran Festival Songkran Festival "Food Safety Expo
 Have fun with alcohol. The road between Sukkasem intersection and Thongdee intersection.

Sunday, April 14, 2018

"I love to do Sakon Sakon for Sakon Nakhon"

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Sunday, April 14, 2018
10.00-18.00 hrs. - Songkran Water Activities Have fun without alcohol at Wat Phra That.
                                            Wat Arun Gully Road From Phra That Choeng Hom Temple
                                            At the intersection of Red Light Police Station Sakon Nakhon. Before the Royal Garden Srinakarin.
                                            Sakon Nakhon (Pool of Gold)
17.00-22.00 hrs. - Songkran Festival Songkran Festival

Songkran Sakon Nakhon

The Thai New Year, Songkran is normally celebrated on 13, 14, 15 April. If any of those holidays fall on a weekend, additional days are added.  At other times days are added purely for economic tourism purposes. Hours before the parade a stop at the assembly area is worthwhile Waterproof bags for mobiles and wallets highly recommended, are readily available. If your phone gets wet, remove the battery and stick everything in a small bag of rice. Dry rice absorbs moisture. For good pictures you want the sun behind you. Best stand in an open restaurant or store.  As a rule water is not thrown into a building 2015 The long (6:45) Version

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Summer Rain Town 2018

April 14 and 15 Near the new Night Market It's a dance party which got its start in 2013.  It used to be held in town, consult the map for this year's location

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Sakon Nakhon Shenanigans

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Had a great First day of Songkran, am sitting the second day out, but will rejoin the party on Saturday

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Public activities toned down, but not the fun

The only thing toned down at this year's songkran festival were public events such as parades in many provincial capitals. Festivities went on as normal in most villages with parades and festivals, and of course roadside water throwing. Meanwhile the road carnage seems to be slightly less than last year, but we are only into the third of seven festival days.  Statistics indicate the majority of accidents are caused by drunk driving and speeding Equipment malfunction such as brake failure and bald tires also seems to appear quite often in the news. Enforcing no riding in the back of pickups is not going to solve the carnage problem, it's just going to be an inconvenience for the poor wanting to go to work or to temples and school.    Statistics also indicate that the majority of accidents happen between 4 and 8 pm. This is the time when more enforcement should be on the road.  Enforcements seems to be reduced during these hours, as is apparent by motorcyclist driving without helmets after 5pm.    Confiscating vehicles from drunk drivers would quickly solve the drunk driving problem.  Speeding fines are too low to act as a deterrent.  But then that's just my opinion. Happy Songkran

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No Songkran Parade this year in Sakon City

So much for my tourism plans, save some money

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Get ready, waterproof mobile bag, glasses or googles, hand towels, waterproof camera...

NOTE: Information regarding a songkran parade may have been incorrect.  At this time I have not confirmed whether there will, or will not be a parade. Tha Rae Easter parade is also unconfirmed
All forms of powder use during songkran for merrymaking is outlawed.  Obviously there will be some "who didn't get the word." Eye protection for motorcyclists is advised
If the road is wet, slow down, prepare to stop, anticipate getting water thrown at you  NO More than six people in the back of a pickup

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No Drinking in Public and more no's for the holidays

1:08 The military draft theater is over for another season. Red card you're in, black card, go home. The whole event turns into a comedy when the   ladyboys prance on stage. Many are offended to be ridiculed in public, while others use the event to strut their stuff. Danish physiotherapists Mie Jensen and Nanna Riis Madsen have spent the past three months doing volunteer work and live at the Danish Raindrop Foundation Handicap Project in Sakon Nakhon The government has announced further restrictions on Songkran activities, many of which may well be ignored ?!? "...  loud music and dancing on the back of pickup trucks will be prohibited." no huge water guns; no alcoholic drinks; no powder; no over-exposure dress and no excessive use of water.  There's no low season on roadway mayhem So the bunny learned to herd... Does he do windows? Still slightly under the weather, I did sneak out of the house to visit a birthday party for a short period View Album

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Thai New Year ahead, stay safe

Feels like temperatures over Songkran (Apr 13, 14, 15)   43 to 45 C   109 -113 F Stray thunderstorms
Now there’s an app for Songkran fun too  THE NATION Next week I'd recommend avoiding traveling long distances on major highways if it's possible.   Songkran  compares to Thanksgiving or Christmas in the west. Folks are coming from all over the world for family reunions. A few of the local flights over the holidays are booked solid both coming and going.   Of course I am anticipating seeing friends I have not seen in a year or more. Haven't seen any announcement postings regarding local activities, which is not unusual.
Appears I have a strep throat and snivels most likely caused by too much air conditioning and fans overnight.  A few days ago I passed out and hit my head on a cabinet. Have been drinking honey and taking other medications.  Not quite back to health as of yet, but feel a lot better.  Sure hope my health will be back to normal in time for the holidays.

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Songkran revisited

It's memories now

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To enjoy simply add water

Have 240 minutes (4 Hours) of video to scan through. Plus whatever comes today, the final day of Sakon Nakhon Songkran

On the first day of Songkran I take an early morning cruise before the water revelers are ready

Observed the construction process over a number of years

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