April Festival Guide
Songkran FestivalThis is your April Festival Guide to all the many events and festivities held around one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Thai people just love to have fun with most regions in Thailand celebrating their own brand of entertainment. The dates of some of these festivals and events change from year to year so I shall do my best to inform you of any new up-dates. Chakri Day is celebrated at the Grand Palace on 6th April to commemorate the founding of the Chakri Dynasty in 1782 of which the present monarch, King Bhumibol, is the ninth king. This is an official public holiday but there are no public ceremonies. Thai New Year is officially celebrated from April 13th-15th but can vary from city to city by a few days. This is the time of the hot season and also the time when most of the normally placid Thai's let off steam. It means the chance to sprinkle, spray or more importantly throw water literally all over their friends, neighbours and anyone else who may be caught unaware. Of course this extends to the boisterous throwing of buckets of water over passers-by too. Translated, that means you as well. Can be a lot of fun if you don't mind getting a little wet in the process. The only other country where I have experienced this is Spain, as it can get very hot there as well. The last thing you want to do is stay in your hotel.
Water Throwing at Songkran Festival
Turtle Releasing Fair. Held at Nai Yang beach in Phuket. Young baby turtles are released into the sea to mark the beginning of their journey. You need to set the alarm clock for this one, as the festival starts in the early morning. Gifts are then offered to the monks after which music and dancing are followed. Another joyous occasion to celebrate. Leatherback Turtle on Phuket Beach
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