This is the beginning of the Buddhist lunar year. It is the year 2554. During this time, Thais travel upcountry and every train, plane, & boat is filled to capacity as they travel. One hundred eighty-eight people died on the roads during the holiday. The 3 day celebration brought many out to splash/spray & throw water and welcome the summer months. If you’re fortunate enough to be close, people spread powder to help you feel cool. Originally, elders had water gently poured on their shoulders to bless them and children had fun splashing water in the intense heat. This has now turned into a full-fledged water fight.
We attended a party in the evening and had fun eating Mexican food with Thais, Russians, & Americans.
Then on Friday we traveled to the province of Satun for a meeting with our team.
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