Contradictory to what you may have witnessed throughout Songkran fun-loving Thais don't just splashing water to each other for no good reason (besides having a kick out of seeing other people soaking wet).The real meaning behind the splashes is to symbolically wash off all misfortunes in the past year,thus would politely poyra bowl of water on member of the family,their close friends and neighbours,
As Songkran has taken a more festive note, a bowl becomes a bucket,garden hose and water guns,and the spirit of holiday merriment is shared amongst all town residents and tourists alike.