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Don’t expect to stay dry if you’re in Thailand during its New Year festivities, which take place during 13-15 April.
Hoses, water pistols, buckets, bottles and just about every receptacle you can think of are used to shower passers-by with water to celebrate the festival of Songkran.
April is the hottest month in Thailand, with temperatures sometimes pushing 40°C, so you may find a soaking comes in welcome.
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