Songkran is one of the major holiday opportunities in Thailand and many people return to their hometowns or provinces where celebrations are very much a family affair.
If you are holidaying in Thailand during Songkran be sure to bring a playful spirit along and be prepared to get well and truly drenched.
As the Thais figure, anyone out in public is fair game.
Youngsters from all walks revel in the spirit of Songkran and foam parties such as this one are all perfectly appropriate at this time of the year.
So safeguard all of your electronic devices, passports, cash and watches and don't worry about fixing your hair over this period as the perfectly just-left-the-salon look will quickly be past tense.
Oh, and definitely leave you new suede jacket or shoes in the closet.