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Market vendors are reporting a surge in plastic water gun sales as both Thais and tourists prepare themselves for the looming Songkran water battles, officially the first since pre-pandemic days (although last year there was plenty of unofficial Songkran water celebrations).

 

Songkran has been a muted affair since April 2020 due to Covid-19, but as the pandemic abates, the government has given water fights the go-ahead for the first time in 3 years.

 

The result, according to a Nation Thailand report, is a surge in the sale of super soakers across a number of markets in the Wiset Chai Chan district of Ang Thong, north of Bangkok. With temperatures currently soaring across much of the country, millions of Thais and foreign tourists are expected to cool down by indulging in water fights during the Thai New Year holiday, which begins on Thursday and ends Monday.

 

Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/thais-stock-up-on-songkran-super-soakers-preparing-for-first-water-fights-in-3-years/

 

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So Phuket had a HUGE water splashing Songkran in April 2020??? Fake news!! 

Let the battle commence, water canons and buckets at the ready.

For many if us, its four days of staying in and unable to go out 

Any adult who likes to play water fights  , is immature or isn't quite right in the head 

1 hour ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

glad im not returning until AFTER this sh*tstorm.......once was more than enough....(TWSS) ????

Where's you sense of sanook? Nothing like a bucket of cold water in the face when riding a mocy!

Up and coming water shortage to be declared in a fortnight

Sad really, that this could be the highlight of your Year