I’m a bit early, but we’re flying upcountry this evening, so I won’t be around for a few days. Let me be the first to wish everyone here a Safe and Happy New Year. 
Talk to you soon.
สวัสดีปีใหม่!
(Never underestimate the power of Google and cut-and-paste. 
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Do people really throw water at each other?
Excellent! That’s Thai for “Happy New Year,” in case anyone is wondering.
No, they do not throw water during this New Year’s. That is the Thai New Year in mid-April. We have three New Year’s: January 1, Chinese and Thai.