Mayor presides over the opening of the Songkran Festival at Wat Tham Samakkhi, bringing the spirit of Thai New Year to Pattaya.
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampicheat presided over the opening ceremony of the “Songkran Festival at Wat Tham Samakkhi,” Pattaya City on April 13.
The event, held in Nongprue, East Pattaya, was attended by a large crowd of Pattaya residents, including Banjong Bandunprayuk, Vice President of the Pattaya City Council, and other members of the City Council. The festival celebrated the local Songkran traditions and attracted many attendees eager to participate in the festivities.
The vibrant festivities at Wat Tham Samakkhi attract Pattaya residents and visitors, celebrating Songkran with water fights, cultural displays, and community bonding.Pattaya City Council members join the Mayor in the ceremonial opening, marking the start of a festive Songkran season filled with tradition and fun.The lively atmosphere of the Wat Tham Samakkhi Songkran Festival captivates the crowd, with traditional blessings and lively water battles marking the beginning of the Thai New Year