"Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth."  

- The Buddha  

Get Wet!

Today kicks off the three-day Thai New Year celebration known as Songkran. Traditionally, the festival involves gently pouring water over the hands of others, as well as Buddha statues, as a gesture of purification and cleansing. In more recent times, however, the celebration has turned into an all out widespread water fight. If you happen to be in places like Bangkok or Chiang Mai, plan on get completely drenched with water, or better yet, grab your Super Soaker and join in the fun! 

Today marks the 60th Birthday of Thailand's beloved Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, or Princess Prathep, as she is commonly called. There are countless celebrations around the country today, and driving around Bangkok, one can't help but notice all of the photos of her currently displayed throughout the city. Sometimes you can even spot her picture inside businesses and vehicles, and this afternoon I just happened to get in a cab that had this classic image of her posted above the driver's seatbelt. 

Happy Birthday to HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn!