Tag: Lan Po Park
Kong Khao festivals bring Songkran season to close
After seven days of splashing and frivolity, Songkran came to a quieter end with traditional rice-piling festivals and “kong khao” ceremonies in Naklua. The...
Splish, splash – It’s time for Songkran
Lock and load, Songkran is coming! The annual Songkran festival, which heralds the traditional beginning of the Thai New Year, begins this weekend throughout...
Songkran comes to a close with Kong Khao festival
Naklua and Nong Yai residents brought the annual Songkran festivities to a close April 20 with the traditional Kong Khao rice ceremony and festival....
Pattaya kicks off another year of health-outreach services in Naklua
Pattaya’s “Doctors at Home” project kicked off for another year, with Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome and city council members this time joining in as...
‘Year of Dragon’ gets underway in Naklua Jan. 22
Pattaya welcomes in the “Year of the Dragon” Sunday with its annual Chinese New Year festival in Naklua. Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome...
Naklua hosts Chinese New Year celebration Jan. 22-23
Naklua’s Lan Po Park again will host Pattaya’s annual Chinese New Year celebration Jan. 22-23 featuring music, contests and, of course, dragons. ...
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