Songkran 2010 on Koh Samui
Songkran was fun as it is each year but I'm also very happy that it only lasts one day on Koh Samui in contrast to other places in Thailand like Pattaya, Chiang Mai and Kao San road in Bangkok.
We started the day in a very traditional way with a visit to my wife's Grandma, the only one still alive. My wife prepared this bowl of water and she put some flowers from our garden in it and we added some baby powder and this is the original mix that is used over centuries to celebrate the Thai New year or Songkran. Oh, and you don't drown somebody in or with it but you scoop a little bit of the mix in your hand and gently put some water on somebody's shirt or such.
What's wrong with a love, peace and understanding
A great text anchor considering what just happened in Bangkok a few days ago. Nonetheless, last news is that even in Kao San road which was near the centre of the clashes earlier this week, there was a party going on. A slightly dramatic picture in these rather dramatic political days in Thailand.
Nonetheless, yesterday was party time and these young Thai fellows had a blast in Bang Rak!
Proof of how hot it was yesterday and a great sample of how the dress code can be like.
My favourite water gun with a small umbrella in front to avoid being hit your self! Excellent idea.
Hope you enjoyed the pictures and up to next year April!
Camille
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