Here it is again, Songkran. You can stay home and relax, escape the heat by going abroad or head out and get soaked. What\u2019s yours?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Songkran brings out different sides of everyone. Some go all in on the water fights, others keep it close to tradition. To see how it plays out among familiar faces, we asked 20 celebrities to choose between two simple options. The result is a mix of playful, practical and personal takes on Thailand\u2019s most lively holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Across all 20 answers, there is no single way to do Songkran. Some start with temples, some head straight into the water fights. Some stay home, others take over the streets. Together, these choices bring out what the holiday does best, giving everyone space to celebrate in their own way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Nantanat \u201cNatty\u201d Thakadkul<\/strong> and Apichaya \u201cDream\u201d Phanichtrakool<\/strong>, the choice between water gun or bucket lands firmly on the bucket side. They are clearly not here for anything less than a full splash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to style, Benyapa \u201cView\u201d Jeenprasom<\/strong> and Rebecca \u201cBecky\u201d Patricia Armstrong<\/strong> both lean towards Thai traditional dress over floral shirts, keeping the cultural element front and centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Duration matters too. Maylada \u201cBow\u201d Susri<\/strong> is in for the full three days of Songkran, while Pongtiwat \u201cBlue\u201d Tangwancharoen<\/strong> prefers one intense day and calling it done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cooling off gets a unanimous answer from some. Suppasit \u201cMew\u201d Jongcheveevat<\/strong>, Yuke \u201cSon\u201d Songpaisan<\/strong> and Jackrin \u201cJackie\u201d Kungwankiatichai<\/strong> all go for ice water over normal water. Jackie adds another layer, choosing staying home over going out, proving Songkran does not always have to mean crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For location, Natachai \u201cDunk\u201d Boonprasert<\/strong> and Archen \u201cJoong\u201d Aydin<\/strong> pick Silom over Khao San Road, favouring one of Bangkok\u2019s busiest festival strips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Balance between tradition and fun shows up clearly. Jumpol \u201cOff\u201d Adulkittiporn<\/strong> chooses to go back home first, with both rod nam dam hua and a full water war later. He is doing both, just in the right order. Thasorn \u201cEmi\u201d Klinnium<\/strong> goes straight for a full water war but still puts temple visits first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Practical choices come into play as well. Sarocha \u201cFreen\u201d Chankimha <\/strong>opts for a waterproof phone pouch, while Poompat \u201cUp\u201d Iam-samang<\/strong> keeps things friendly by splashing only friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some keep it local. Gorn Wannapairote <\/strong>prefers a neighbourhood street over a big tourist hotspot. Smaller, familiar and just as fun. Bhumibhat \u201cAelm\u201d Thavornsiri<\/strong> goes for a pickup truck splash rather than a street station. A classic for a reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Footwear, or lack of it, splits opinions. Naran \u201cNay\u201d Vikairungroj<\/strong> is happy going barefoot in the street, while Krittin Sosungnoen<\/strong> sticks with wet sandals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, Phuwin Tangsakyuen<\/strong> rounds things off by choosing a water gun over a bucket. A bit more control, but still very much in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n