Pattaya — The city of Pattaya is set to host the Wan Lai Festival, also known as the Big Day of Songkran, on Friday, April 19th, 2024, featuring traditional Thai ceremonies, exciting music performances, and of course, the non-stop water fun! The festivities will kick off in the morning with a traditional Thai ceremony at Wat Chai Mongkol from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The activities during this first section focus on the essence of traditional Songkran such as the pouring of water on Buddha statues, seeking blessings from elders, and watching cultural dances. As the sun begins to set, the fun will m ..read more

Jomtien- Planning ahead for June? Make sure your plans include two incredible classical concerts at Ben’s Theater in Jomtien. All details are on the flyers as well as contact and reservation details. See you there! This article originally appeared on our sister website The Pattaya News. The post Exciting Classical Music Concerts Coming to Ben’s Theater in Jomtien in June appeared first on Pattaya Unplugged ..read more

Pattaya — The brand new Pattaya beachfront market, Chang Beach Street Food, is throwing a splashy Songkran party to celebrate its grand opening! See the brand new market on a video we took HERE. Chang Beach Street Food is a new Thai-styled market in the vibrant city of Pattaya, offering over 200 shop booths overflowing with delicious food and unique finds. The market is situated near Pattaya Soi 6, and it is open everyday from 4:00 PM to midnight, with ample parking to ease your visit. Do you know what is exciting? the market is currently inviting everyone to capture some fun memories with gia ..read more

Pattaya — The city of Pattaya is gearing up to host the 2024 IKF World Beach Korfball Championship, which will take place from April 26th-28th at Jomtien Beach. According to Mr. Kritsana Bunsawat, the Deputy Mayor of Pattaya, who chaired a preparation meeting on Wednesday, April 10th, the event is expected to attract teams from Australia, Belgium, China, Chinese Taipei, the Czech Republic, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, the United States, and Thailand. The championship is expected to boost the economy of Pattaya and Th ..read more

Pattaya — Pattaya City is inviting everyone to join the traditional Wan Lai Naklua Festival, which will be held on Thursday, April 18th, at Lan Pho Naklua Public Park. The purpose of the festival is to preserve and promote local arts and cultural traditions and respect the elderly, which are the traditional aspects of Songkran. The festival will feature a merit-making ceremony with alms offering to Buddhist monks, a water pouring ceremony to bless Buddha statues and elders, a flower parade, and various Thai cultural performances. The festival will take place at Lan Pho Naklua Public Park from ..read more

Pattaya — A meeting was held at Pattaya City Hall yesterday, April 9th, 2024, to discuss traffic and security arrangements for the upcoming Songkran Festival. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Sakchai Charoenyukongrod, Assistant Secretary to the Mayor of Pattaya City. Other participants included representatives from the Pattaya Police, Banglamung Police, Tourist Police, Chonburi Cultural Office, Pattaya City Volunteers, Sawang Boriboon Foundation, and the event contractor. According to the officials, the city will close traffic to all vehicles from Central Pattaya Intersection to Walking Street f ..read more

Chonburi — World-renowned restaurant and hotel guide MICHELIN Guide Thailand will expand to include Chonburi, the home province of Pattaya, in its 8th edition scheduled for release at the end of 2024, announced the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The news was proudly shared by the TAT Governor, Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, on Thursday, April 4th, 2024. The governor stated that the expansion of Michelin Guide Thailand to Chonburi is due to the province’s diverse and unique culinary delights and beautiful gastronomic scenery. According to its website, Michelin Guide Thailand aims to “inspire ..read more

Banglamung, Chonburi — The Banglamung District Office will be hosting the Songkran Festival and Red Cross Fair from April 11th to 19th, 2024. The event, officially announced by district chief Mr. Weekit Manarojkit, will feature a variety of activities, including a Miss Songkran pageant, a fashion show, a Songkran parade, many traditional Thai sports, and live entertainment. The district office is also setting up booths to promote tourism in the area. Visitors will be able to take photos and learn about the district’s various attractions. The Banglamung District Office invites everyone to come ..read more

Pattaya — The Pattaya International Tattoo Convention 2024 will be held on April 5th-6th at the Royal Garden Plaza Pattaya. Organized by Pattaya City and the Pattaya Tattoo Club, the convention will feature a variety of activities such as tattoo contests, tattoo workshops, and live music featuring various Thai rock stars. The event aims to promote tourism and stimulate economic growth in Pattaya, said Mr. Poramase Ngampiches, the Pattaya Mayor, who chaired the preparation meeting on Monday, April 1st. It will also provide an opportunity for tattoo artists from Thailand and abroad to come toget ..read more

Thailand- On this auspicious occasion, the Kingdom of Thailand celebrates the birthday of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, who was born on April 2nd, 1955. As the third child of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand, she has left an indelible mark on the hearts of her people. A Philanthropic Heart Princess Sirindhorn’s unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of citizens has garnered admiration both within Thailand and beyond its borders. As a dedicated philanthropist, she has generously supported a variety of development projects aimed at addressing critical issues such as educ ..read more