Ibrahim Jabbari
If you’re up for a beach Songkran but on a smaller scale, Koh Samui’s celebrations are relatively tame but infinitely entertaining. Everyone joins in the fun, with the obligatory buckets, hoses and pistols. But there are significantly fewer people participating and the atmosphere is more toned down; local children often add dyed powder into the mix for an added thrill, and the water they hurl tends to be melted ice, which can actually be sweet relief in the humid April heat. If you want an even more authentic island experience, certain parts of the west coast host quiet celebrations where you can join in with the local fishing families for a traditional Songkran.
