It's the run up to Songkran and in some places the locals like to start early. I'll start my report from Maha Sarakham.

Monday: All's quiet and no water is being thrown in town or the villages yet. There is a heavy police presence at all the major intersections in town and check points are going up on the main road. I have seen the large stereo/karaoke equipment heading to the village party house so I'm guessing they will start tonight.

Let the games begin

Went in to Nam Yun in Ubon "down under" this morning to stock up before the madness.

Some check points has been set up, but no police or other guards yet. Everything quiet so far!

Oopps spoke to early as a couple of kids on the main road have started testing their throwing arms and trying to improve their aim. At least they waited till it warmed up.

Be careful out there and enjoy yourself as it's

The music lorry has been booked up every day since Thursday. Sit on one of those and you have a good chance of not getting wet, but you will surely get deafened.

Seems as the festivities start up earlier every year.....and the days extended well into the 19th and 20th.