BANGKOK (Reuters Life!) - Water fights broke out all over Thailand on Friday as thousands of locals and tourists shrugged off security fears and celebrated the Thai new year.
Armed with buckets, hoses and water pistols, Thais and visitors fought pitched battles at the start of the three-day Songkran festival under the watchful eye of scores of
Thais believe water washes away bad luck and helps usher in prosperity.
"This is crazy, but it's a very fun way to experience Bangkok," said American tourist Katie Bradley.
Thai police have said they would deploy extra forces in Bangkok for the celebrations to prevent a repeat of the December 31 blasts that killed three people.
Many Thais said they refused to let the security situation dampen their festivities. "Everybody has just come out to play like every year," said Suriyan Chantarakamol. "I am not worried."
Apart for the revelry, the new year is also a time for family gatherings, prayer and visits to the graveyard to pay respects to deceased relatives.
Many countries have advised their citizens to exercise a high degree of caution if visiting Thailand over the Songkran holiday because of threats of terrorist attacks.
Blog master said.... Take a look these pictures , It 's the extreme , Bangkok 's aerospace of this year is lonesome because the weather is no good , Its rainy day and the military junta have new rules as block the pick-up truck which carry buckets for splash , it can't going to the inner of Bangkok etc. , its silly rules. And many Bangkokrians go to vacate in rural.
I think Thais are very serious for more than year from the political stress , this celebrate could be slake them , Thais should have known that political Armageddon be waiting for them in near future. After this drunk festival , we will make history together.
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