Your pictures: Songkran Water Festival

BBC News website reader Tim Pile has sent us pictures of the Songkran Water Festival in Thailand. Songkran is the Buddhist festival to celebrate the new year.

Tim Pile: "A girl finds a quiet moment away from the mayhem to light an incense stick...

"...Ambush squads target the unwary and the outnumbered with weapons that seem to get bigger each year...

"...Tourists on a third floor hotel balcony rely on superior firepower and the element of surprise...

"...Not just any old water - icy water!..

"...Water, wheels and alcohol are a deadly combination, especially over the holiday period. The Thai Government is keen to promote sensible and sober celebrations...

"...Puny water pistols are no match for a fireman's hose...

"...Roving tuk tuk squads ambush passers-by but should be prepared for revenge attacks...

"...A group of pick-up truck passengers are caught by surprise...

"...Nothing escapes a thorough dousing during the festival." Send your photos to [e-mail]. For terms and conditions see right hand side.

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