Cha Am Songkran

The most visible sign is this 'splashing of water' in the streets. It goes on all day from dawn till dusk. It's usually far more than 'splashing' and in Hua Hin and Cha Am anyone who ventures out is in for a good soaking, and a liberal coating of perfumed powder on the face!It's a good natured day with almost everybody joining in. People fill the backs of pickup trucks with huge containers of water, buckets, water cannons, friends and family and join a slow moving procession through the streets. Even the policemen, in full uniform, gladly submit to a soaking, the only concession being to keep their mobile phones and other valuables in a plastic bag!