The scent of Songkran: sensational and centuries-old | The Nation

Songkran is famous for water splashing, but did you know the Thai New Year also has a special smell?
No Songkran festival is complete without scented water, or "Nam Ob Thai". The perfumed water will be a must-have item this week as people seek a cooling and refreshing antidote to the hot days of April.

Scented water or "Nam Ob Thai" is a must-have item for Thais during the Songkran festival as it brings coolness and a refreshing fragrance to the body on hot April days.
We also use Nam Ob Thai in a traditional New Year blessing ceremony called "Rod Nam Dam Hua"