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Mapprachan at Sunset.

I am still recovering from a wound on my lower leg that was caused by a motorbike accident because I was trying to avoid getting soaked . That entailed me with a week in hospital and operation and a further week in hospital when I flew home 12 days early, costing me a nice £3000 I did not expect to pay. I detest their stupid Songkran more for the idea that it now lasts a week and that Farangs seem to the worst offender with stupid water cannon whilst most Thais are quite happy to just sprinkle you . I am hoping my leg is enough better so I can come for my usual month but this year that month w

As long as you stay away from the tourist areas, you should be able to avoid the water cannons. I love the small children who are having fun splashing water and don't mind getting a bit wet from them on a hot afternoon. It's just a whole different atmosphere, much more fun and relaxed, and easier to write off as a charming indigenous festival than when you get pelted with water or bombed with a sack of powder by some drunk, hulking farang.