Tag: wan lai
Songkran – the aftermath
After the water drained and the Thai New Year’s revelers went home, all that was left behind from Songkran in Pattaya was a mountain...
Water everywhere as Pattaya brings Songkran to a close
These traditional Thai dancers from Pattaya School #9 manage to stay beautiful during their performance, even in the sweltering heat and the water splashing...
Hot sun, dark clouds fail to dampen enthusiasm at Pattaya’s Songkran...
Scorching heat and foreboding clouds couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of Pattaya-area residents and tourists as they brought the annual Songkran festival to a water-soaked...
‘Wan Lai’ Songkran celebration
Numerous festivals and fairs in Thailand are incredible - there always seems to be something going on. The most wonderful of all Thai...
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...
Pattaya officials mop up details as Songkran final countdown begins
With the start of Songkran just days away, Pattaya city officials are putting final touches on plans for the water festival’s April 19...
Pattaya puts traditional flourish on Songkran finale
From north to south, east to west, Pattaya was awash in water as the area celebrated the climax of a week-long Songkran festival during...
Songkran mayhem reigns for 10 days
National Songkran began on April 13; Pattaya’s official “Wan Lai” was yesterday, April 19. But with the water mayhem in Pattaya beginning as early...
Naklua keeps its Traditions Alive
Naklua is one of the main areas where Wan Lai or Songkran is still treated as a traditional Thai new year, full of respect...
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British embassy tours Pattaya Walking Street
PATTAYA, Thailand - Senior tourist police commanders welcomed British embassy officers to see the latest developments and examine the technology now being used on...
Rotary Clubs Global Pattaya and Krungthep Mahanakorn forge friendship through Sister Club Agreement
PATTAYA, Thailand –In a world where collaboration and unity are more important than ever, two Rotary clubs in Thailand are setting an inspiring example....
Rotary Clubs Global Pattaya und Krungthep Mahanakorn besiegeln Partnerschaft mit Sister-Club-Vereinbarung
PATTAYA, Thailand – Juni 2025 – In einer Zeit, in der Zusammenarbeit und gegenseitiges Verständnis wichtiger sind denn je, setzen zwei Rotary Clubs in...
Walhai vor Bang Saray gesichtet – Ökotourismus in Sattahip erhält neuen Aufschwung
PATTAYA, Thailand – Ein Taucherlehrer aus Bang Saray hat mit einem bemerkenswerten Video, das einen sechs Meter langen Walhai zeigt, der friedlich neben einem...
Familie überlebt schweren Unfall bei Lampang – Polizei warnt vor Gefahren langer Autofahrten
PATTAYA, Thailand – Die Behörden in Pattaya warnen derzeit Familienreisende eindringlich vor den Gefahren langer Autofahrten in Thailand. Ein beinahe tödlicher Unfall einer dreiköpfigen...