PATTAYA, Thailand – If you missed the first splash of Songkran, don’t worry. In Chonburi Province, the celebrations continue long after April 13, with the famous “Wan Lai” festivals spreading across the province for nearly two weeks of non-stop water fun—culminating in the massive water battles in Pattaya on April 19.
From lively community parades to energetic street water fights, each district hosts its own Wan Lai day, allowing locals and visitors to follow the festival from town to town.
The extended festivities begin early in the province:
April 5 – Wan Lai Bo Win
April 13 – Traditional Songkran celebrations in Chonburi
April 14 – Wan Lai Phanat Nikhom
April 15 – Wan Lai Phan Thong
Mid-week celebrations bring some of the most popular seaside water battles:
April 16–17 – Wan Lai Bang Saen Beach
April 16 – Wan Lai Wat Tham
April 17 – Wan Lai Sri Racha
April 17 – Wan Lai Sattahip
April 17 – Wan Lai Wat Suthawas
April 17 – Wan Lai Soi Noen Plub Wan in Pattaya
Island and coastal communities continue the fun:
April 18 – Wan Lai Bang Phra
April 18 – Wan Lai Ko Si Chang
April 18 – Wan Lai Naklua
April 18 – Wan Lai Koh Larn
The biggest celebration arrives with the iconic Pattaya festival:
April 19 – Wan Lai Pattaya
April 20 – Wan Lai Bang Saray
April 20 – Wan Lai Ban Bueng
Travelers planning to visit should also prepare for extreme traffic congestion, especially in major celebration zones. Roads around beachfront areas, city centers, and festival streets are expected to experience heavy to standstill traffic, particularly in Pattaya, Bang Saen Beach, and Sri Racha during peak festival days.
Authorities usually close sections of major roads to vehicles as thousands gather for water fights, parades, and cultural activities. Visitors are encouraged to plan travel times carefully, allow extra time for journeys, and consider walking or using public transport where possible.
From community celebrations to massive beachfront water battles, Songkran in Chonburi Province becomes a moving festival that stretches across towns, beaches, and islands.
So pack your water guns, mark your dates—and be ready to get soaked. In Chonburi, Songkran doesn’t end after three days… it splashes on for nearly half a month.
