Yes, you hit the nail on the head Steve - "I did enjoy my one and only Songkran" The first time is mind-blowing, none of us have ever seen anything like it before. 2nd time OK, 3rd time it's starting to wear off, after that it gives you the screaming woops (that's Aussie slang)
At the end of every Songkran you have to add up the toll & cost - the many lost lifes, the numerous people crippled for life from accidents, the thousands who are treated for eye & ear infections from contaiminated water, and the millions of baht of damaged personal property.
However, the solution is very simple. Hold the festivities at the municipal parks and designated areas only, so those who have no interest can stay away.

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