Pattaya plans its Songkran celebrations

The Songkran Festival, ringing in the Thai New Year, is celebrated all over the country, but some cities emphasize different dates, with Pattaya kicking into high gear for their Songkran from April 18th to the 20th. The water flinging festival reaches its peak of wild partying in Pattaya, with people coming from around the world to party like Caligula with a super-soaker primed for attack.

Pattaya’s City Hall has announced its list of official Songkran activities that will take place over the three-day period. The first event on the list will show visitors the roots of the festival, where offerings will be given to 99 monks and water sprinkled over a statue of the Buddha in Lanpho Naklua Public Park.

For a family fun-fair approach, April 19th will see the park play host to many games and events like climbing of greased poles, sea boxing and a martial arts show. Throughout the three day festival, expect to get soaking wet, as water is flung form buckets, balloons and pistols all day long.