Celebrating the Songkran Festival in Thailand brings more than double the joy

✈️ The Songkran Festival I've been planning for a year has finally come around for me! I never expected that this year Thailand would also successfully apply for cultural heritage status, making it a 21-day super Songkran Festival, the longest water-splashing spree in history, which is super exciting~ Getting a taste of summer happiness in advance~ 🇹🇭 It seems like the whole world has come to Thailand to celebrate this festival, especially in Bangkok, where the streets are packed with a water-splashing atmosphere. You don't have to worry about skin color or race, and even if we don't speak the same language, it doesn't affect the fun of the festival at all~ 😜 But I prefer Chiang Mai, which has various traditional ceremonies. The mayor himself initiates the worship ceremony of the Songkran deity, including the Buddha bathing procession, Miss & Mister Songkran election, and traditional dance performances, which are really attractive to someone like me who loves traditional culture. 🔫 Of course, Chiang Mai also has electronic music parties at Maya and Thapae Road, perfect for the happiness of the youth, and the scene is incredibly lively~ 🎉 Another reason I chose Chiang Mai is that after participating in the water-splashing, there's a high chance of being refused by taxi drivers when soaking wet. By choosing to stay in the Old City of Chiang Mai, I can happily walk back to the hotel in ten minutes to shower and change clothes, which is very convenient. 🔫🔫🔫 Essential equipment for water-splashing: Waterproof bag: for cash, tissues, room cards, etc. Goggles/Sunglasses: to prevent water from getting directly into the eyes and causing inflammation Waterproof phone pouch: buy one with a lanyard for easy access to take photos Waterproof camera case: action cameras or 360 cameras with built-in waterproof features are easier to shoot with. SLRs or my Pocket3 need an extra waterproof case. Water gun: if you're just posing for photos, a cheap one is fine; if you want to have a blast, buy one with high pressure that shoots further; if you have access to a water source, then hoses, buckets, and dippers are very handy~ ✈️ I usually fly with AirAsia when I come to Thailand because AirAsia has a well-developed flight network, with direct flights from many domestic cities, which gives me a lot of options as someone who flies everywhere without geographical restrictions. There was a promotion a while ago for 188 yuan flights to various Southeast Asian routes, and getting a ticket was a real bargain~ 🌋 After the Songkran Festival in Thailand, I'm flying directly to Bali with AirAsia, about to start my island vacation~ BTW, the in-flight meals on AirAsia are quite tasty and reasonably priced, and since it's already a hassle to carry big and small bags, there's no need to worry about bringing food on the plane