Songkran In Pattaya
World Largest Water Festival

You have to see it to believe it

Songkran in Pattaya, a week of total madness, fun, party, and at least one ocean of water, at this unforgettable 'water festival' in Pattaya. Prepare for the largest water festival (water battle) on planet earth.

Songkran In Pattaya. The Water Festival

If you stay the whole 7 days in Pattaya be prepared to be drenched for 7 days. Needless to say, if you have a water allergy, stay away from Pattaya. Many expats who like the quiete use this time of the year to take a vacation.

Watch videos and look at images of Songkran 2009 here

What You Need

common sense
a lot of humor
under water camera
water tight watches
waterproof mobile phone
2 sets of light clothing
hotel room booked in advance
ear muffs (if allergic to loud music)
condoms if applicable (also called rain coats)
zipper bags to protect all items from the water that are dear to you

No need to get mad if anything gets wet that you don't want to get wet. Just put it in zipper bags and you don't have to worry. If you want to take pictures bring an under water camera.

What Not To Do

ice throwing
usage of dirty water
usage of dangerous water guns
throwing water at someone riding a motorbike
losing your common sense under the influence of alcohol

What To Do

have Fun
have fun
join in the fun
...have more fun

Sonkran is the most important holiday for most Thais. More than any other holiday and many Thais go home to celebrate with their families. This is the holiday where people ask their employers for more time off work to celebrate, unless they work for the government.

Rest be assurred though, Pattaya is packed with people and of course the beautiful bar ladies (or ladyboys for that matter) of Pattaya. Pattaya's Songkran celebrations start off gradually from the 13th and end on the evening of the 19th. Theoretically.

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