Tag: Fireworks
Parade, run and candles highlight HM the King’s birthday celebration
Pattaya residents will march, run and light candles to honor HM the King on his 86th birthday Dec. 5. Athletes will leave the starting...
4 countries to compete in Pattaya International Fireworks Competition this weekend
Four countries again will compete for the best pyrotechnics show as the Pattaya International Fireworks Competition returns for a fourth year Nov. 29-30. ...
Police again threaten action against Loy Krathong fireworks, floating lanterns
Banning fireworks and floating lanterns on Loy Krathong usually has as much effect as banning PVC water cannons on Songkran, but Pattaya police are...
Pattaya International Fireworks Competition returns Nov. 29-30
Despite losing most of its participants last year, the International Fireworks Competition will be back for a fourth year in Pattaya Nov. 29-30. City...
International Fireworks Festival explodes across Pattaya Bay
Fabulous fireworks light up Pattaya Bay during this year’s 2-day International Fireworks Festival. The entire Beach Road was shut down to traffic to allow...
Fireworks, walk-run planned for HM the King’s birthday
Pattaya officials are planning traditional and athletic events to mark HM the King’s 85th birthday Dec. 5. At an Oct. 12 planning meeting...
2012 explodes across Pattaya with fireworks, music
The new year exploded across Pattaya in a shower of fireworks and traditional celebrations as the city counted down to 2012. ...
Pattaya Countdown slams, booms into finale Saturday
Pattaya’s week-long countdown to the New Year ticks off its final seconds Saturday with explosives and a Bodyslam. Pattaya...
Crowds awed, U.S. wins Pattaya Fireworks Competition
The United States won Pattaya’s International Fireworks Competition, capping two days of pyrotechnics that thrilled thousands of tourists and locals. ...
International Fireworks Contest blasts off Dec. 16-17
Hold your ears and open your eyes as nine nations light up the Pattaya sky for the final round of the Thailand International Fireworks...
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