PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is about to transform into one giant water playground — a city-wide splash zone where the streets become rivers of fun and every corner turns into a party. From Beach Road to the back sois, locals and visitors arm themselves with water guns, buckets, and smiles, ready to soak up the last — and wildest — days of Songkran.
This isn’t just a water fight — it’s a full-blown festival. Expect DJ stages, foam cannons, traditional parades, cultural shows, and people dancing in the streets, drenched and loving every minute. Shops set up splash stations, bars open early, and music fills the air from sunrise to sunset.
As the rest of Thailand dries off, Pattaya is just getting wet. Whether you’re here for the chaos or the culture, April 18-19 is when the city comes alive like nowhere else — the ultimate water wonderland for anyone who doesn’t want the Songkran fun to end.
But along with the fun comes the flip side: major traffic congestion. Road closures, detours, and near standstill conditions are expected — especially around Beach Road and Central Pattaya. Locals and visitors are urged to plan ahead, avoid driving if possible, and brace for traffic deadlock — because once the water starts flying, Pattaya becomes a splash zone with nowhere to run… or drive.
