Family Visit: Songkran Parade – Trip April 2012

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08/01/2025

By Romain

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Back on the roads, we went to where we had come across preparations for the Thai New Year, sensing that something was going to happen. Which would be the case since we saw a long parade of people in costumes with floats.

Seen from a distance it looks quite full.

We arrive as they are finishing the preparations, it doesn't take long for it to begin.

3 on a motorbike, a great classic in Thailand.

Just as we were walking to land somewhere we see them come out of the field and start the parade, it's time to move forward.

That's done, here we are, me and my mother right at the front.

All this is done in a good mood and accompanied by music, sometimes live like here, sometimes broadcast with loudspeakers on floats.

The image of the king is (as always) very present.

Alcohol circulates among the participants, some will come and make us drink, of course we are among the only farangs here... Knowing that here whisky is king, too bad it's not my favorite alcohol...

The advantage of being in front is being able to stand in the middle and take these photos quietly while the speakers wait nicely (also the advantage of being a foreigner)

This one suffered the first pangs of Songkran.

The number of costumes is quite impressive, especially since the parade, which had already lasted for half an hour at that point, was still not over (we were only halfway through!)

DSC_0009 (2) .JPG — We don't really know how, but it works!

DSC_0010 (2) .JPG — Many of the young people were looking a little glum...

The older ones were all smiles and partying (with the help of alcohol...)

DSC_0045 (2) .JPG — The face of the little girl on the right is clear, it must piss her off to be there...

DSC_0060 (2) .JPG — One of the few foreigners (only at the end)

DSC_0069 (2) .JPG — It seems like the last ones had more time to drink, they were more exhausted...

DSC_0078 (2) .JPG — We will regularly be shown respect with a “wai”

DSC_0083 (2) .JPG — Afterwards it was a parade of cars…

DSC_0092 (2) .JPG — Soon after the sun made its bed.

Back at Sukhothai Park, tomorrow will be a very “busy” day! Party time!

Roman

When I discovered Thailand in 2006, I certainly didn't expect to settle down there 2 years later! Since then, I've been based in Bangkok and regularly travel throughout the country (especially in the north!). I share my stories, photos, and tips to help plan your trip to Thailand and other Asian countries. This blog is for anyone who wants to discover the land of smiles, who's looking for a bit of adventure, and those who dream of Asia.

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When I discovered Thailand in 2006, I certainly didn't expect to settle down there 2 years later! Since then, I've been based in Bangkok and regularly travel throughout the country (especially in the north!). I share my stories, photos, and tips to help plan your trip to Thailand and other Asian countries. This blog is for anyone who wants to discover the land of smiles, who's looking for a bit of adventure, and those who dream of Asia.

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