Looking for a fun-filled, family-friendly vacation in Thailand? Take a trip to Phuket during the month of April and make sure the 13th of the month is kept free for the water fight of the year! The 13th of April is when the People of Thailand celebrate the Songkran Festival in Phuket with the custom of splashing each other with buckets of water and having the time of their lives. The act of sprinkling water on each other’s hands to wish good luck and on statues of Lord Buddha to symbolize reverence was a traditional practice which is known to be centuries old. However today, it has evolved into a mega water fest which leaves everyone soaked and laughing.

This unique experience will no doubt add some spark to a holiday in Phuket, as it will be a great time to relax and enjoy while being a great opportunity to mingle with the locals. One should not be surprised to discover young local children hiding behind vehicles and streets with water guns ready to spring up on an unsuspecting passerby. Visitors should avoid carrying high tech gadgets such as cameras unless they are waterproof as the chances of them getting wet by taking it out in the city is quite high. 

Locals who celebrate these festive times have also been known to visit Buddhist temples to pray and also to offer food to the resident monks. In many parts of Thailand various Buddha statues are paraded so that the locals can sprinkle water on them, which they believe brings them good fortune. The Songkran Festival in Phuket represents renewal and rejuvenation for everyone involved in the celebrations and is one of the most eagerly anticipated local festivals by the community.