The next day, April 14th, "Wan Nao" is an in between day, belonging to neither the old nor the new year. People should not quarrel or use harsh words. Food is prepared for merit-making on the next day. In the afternoon sand is taken to the temples where it is used to built small stupas. The sand replaces that which people have inadvertently carried away on their feet during the past year. The stupas are decorated with small Tung (pennants) often bearing signs of the Thai-Chinese zodiac.

The third day, April 15th, is "Wan Phaya Wan" the most important and auspicious one as it is the first day of the Thai New Year. Thai people goes to temples early in the morning to present the food prepared the day before, new robes, and other offerings to the monks. A day especially devoted to merit-making, captive birds, turtles and fish are sold to be release in the belief that this brings merit. In the evening, the "Dum Hua" ceremony will take place. This is the traditional ceremony in which younger people go to forgive and present the gift to the one they respect and receive their blessing and ask forgiveness for their transgression during the past year.
Traditionally the last days, "Wam Pak Pi". April 16th was the day in which respect was shown to one's elders by pouring scented water over their hands. This day and the day before were the two days for gently pouring water over a person's left shoulder aafter politely asking permission in order to wish them a happy new year.