Events & Festivals

Pattaya Festival - April
Usually held in the middle of April to promote tourism. The festival includes a parade with floral floats, a Miss Pattaya beauty contest, sports contests, sandcastle competitions, arts and cultural performances, exhibitions, a spectacular fireworks display on the beach, and souvenirs for sale.

Koh Pra Sai Wan Lai Festival - April
Based on an ancient tradition practiced by generations of Tambon Saensuk residents, formerly called the Wan Lai Merit-Making Ceremony, the festival attracts villagers from various places to gather to make merit for the Thai New Year (Songkran). Monks from every temple in Tambon Saensuk congregate to perform religious rites that start with merit-making and food-offering and the bathing of Buddha images. These are followed by other activities such as building sand stupas, water-throwing, games and folk sports. Located at Bangsaen.

Chonburi Buffalo Race - October
An age-old tradition in the Province of Chonburi held annually in October. On the day of the festival, farmers bring in their buffaloes draped with multi-coloured satin cloths, and gather on the lawns of the Provincial Hall. Buffaloes are entered in races, best-decorated and best looking buffalo competitions. There's also a beauty contest where girls compete for the title of "Nong Nang Ban Na" or beautiful farm maiden.