Songkran Kumphawapi mid April, 2011, Udon Thani Thailand

songkran kumphawapi mid april.this is a happy time for all.tossing water on all and partying to excess.thais travel from all over thailand to return to there family home for songkran.its also the time for going to the temple and sending gifts to departed loved ones.we set up large bins of water outside shop then toss buckets water on all who pass.the roads are heavy with loads of family on the back of trucks ,utes tossing water back at you.3 hard days of action packed fun.tira had family from as far as bangkok come to join in.plus of course never ending food ,thais love to eat ,washed down with plenty beer and whisky lol



fire dept came round filling empty bins then someone threw a bucket full at them so they let em have with a fire hose