In the afternoon the main government organization hold a procession from Yupharat School to honour the governor at his residence by the Nawarat Bridge. If you suffered from a repressed childhood, then Songkran is good therapy. The entire youth of the nation arm themselves with buckets, squirt guns and anything else that can project water, and drench all but monks, the aged and mothers carrying very young children. Young ladies should be prepared for sweet words to their ears while water is poured on their necks and shoulders by ardent young men. Wear clothes that you can be wet and happy in.
Foreigners are always welcome target so protect cameras, wallets, etc. in plastic bags.
In the city water throwing begins as early as nine in the morning and goes on till sundown. It continues for at least four days and longer in the countryside. Drive slowly and beware of water hitting you at high velocity, especially if on a motorcycle. Loi Krathong Loi Krathong, which is also known as Yi Peng in the north, is the most colourful festival of the year. It takes place over the three days of the full moon of the twelfth lunar month, which usually falls in November.