American tourist amazed at Songkran Festival

Cyndy (second from left) celebrates Songkran Festival in Pattaya

Other reactions after seeing my participation were that I am a “target American-Farrang” and I am sure I was the talk of dinner time later that day on how they got an American woman during Songkran.

They always took the time to say “Hello Madame! How are you? Where do you come from?” and then friendly attack me with “Welcome to Thailand and bless you for the New Year.” I have the utmost respect for the way I was treated here and respect the Thai traditions and always have the most memorable time. They even held up dousing me with water if I was taking pictures or hopping off the back of the truck to dance in the street and helped me back on or brought me to their vehicle or stand and gave me a drink or a taste of some food. Thank goodness it hasn’t been any of the delicacies of bugs though.

Everyone even though so involved in their own celebration would take the time to assist me in anything I needed even though there was a communication gap, someone can always read the body language and would just drop what they were doing to help you out.

Pattaya Songkran Rocks!!!  It should be on every one’s dream list to do as it is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience and this year’s festival is the biggest one I’ve ever seen and experienced and I hope to be back again next year.

Thank you Pattaya!!!!  You always make me feel like a very special person whenever I visit here.

Thank you Pattaya Times for bringing us a great American news-paper to read while we are here on holiday or business and   I’m looking forward to your expansion of news!