You don't have to drive up anywhere as the Songkran Water Festival is held all over the country from the 13th to the 15th of April every year. You will find it is a fixture even at Ao Nang hotels with people getting involved in what could only be described as a three-day water fight. Locals will drink the water, play loud music, dance and come away drenched from head to toe. Buckets, hose pipes, water guns all become popular commodities during this time. It is a fun experience that can be enjoyed by the whole family.