Inside the World's Largest Waterfight - Songkran 2026

The speaker is in Saleom, Bangkok, experiencing Songkran, which is very wet and busy. They navigate crowded streets where people are throwing water, including ice water, and even getting hit in the back of the head. The microphone had to be switched off due to the water. They move towards the official entrance of what is described as the biggest water fighting area in the city, which is five kilometers of nonstop action. Fill-up stations line the area, costing five baht for water and ten baht for ice-cold water. The event is already lively by 5:00 PM, with a subscriber joining them amidst the chaos and loud music. Ice water is being hurled from every direction, making movement difficult. Later, they find a temporary escape in an alley with food vendors, though the speaker is completely soaked, and the camera has also taken a beating. As it gets darker, the ice water feels even colder. They note that avoiding a direct hit from buckets near refill stations is a "win," but they eventually get a full bucket experience, even getting water in their mouth. After making it through the "gauntlet," they observe that while Saleom is incredibly wild, there is noticeably less alcohol on sale compared to previous years, a government goal for Songkran this year. This might differ in areas like Khao San Road, which officially kicks off tomorrow. The speaker's phone is no longer functioning due to the water. The energy of the celebration is constant, with street vendors, parties, and people driving around in trucks spraying water, creating a "Mad Max Road Warrior style" atmosphere. The speaker expresses their love for Thailand's energy during this crazy holiday, encapsulating the experience of living there.