During Songkran, family members gather together to pay respect to their elderly relatives. They pour scented water onto the hands of their parents and grandparents. They also give gifts to their elderly relatives.
People also gather together to clean up houses, temples, and parks in their communities. They also visit the temples and make offerings to the monks and listen to sermons.
In the afternoon, people will go out on the streets and joyfully splash water on each other. So, if you visit Thailand during Songkran, be prepared to get wet