Pattaya Local Events
Pattaya events and festivals will keep you entertained all year round, from Tiffany's show, the first ever truly transvestite cabaret, to more traditional cultural performances and Elephant Shows. Pattaya beach resort is also well know for it's annual festivals and events such as the Pattaya Music festival, Pattaya Carnival and the Pattaya Marathon. To get an update on festivals and events in Pattaya visit this page regularly so you know the best time to visit and can book your Pattaya hotel in advance. You can check out our selection of budget Pattaya hotels if you're on a shoestring, mid-range hotels in Pattaya, and even high-end Pattaya resorts while you enjoy a Pattay event.
Place: Pattaya (1 Apr 2012 - 30 Apr 2012)
Pattaya Festival is part of the larger, provincial Chonburi Festival - an annual activity organised by the people of Chonburi since 1932. The festival combines the festivals of Puttha Sihing, Songkran and the Red Cross Fair together into one.
Place: Pattaya (13 Apr 2012 - 15 Apr 2012)
The most frenetic festival in Thailand is Songkran, the Thai New Year and what would appear to be a national water fight. Traditionally it was celebrated by Buddha images being bathed with water and the showing of respect to monks and elders.
Place: Chonburi Provincial Hall (1 Oct 2012 - 31 Oct 2012)
The Buffalo Racing Festival is held annually on the full moon of October. The 'best bufflaos' from the province are hear, decorated with colourful cloths. The buffalos compete in races, a 'best-decorated competition' as well as other contests. There is also a beauty pagent as well.
Place: Pattaya (8 Nov 2012 - 10 Nov 2012)
Some of the most beautiful sights are the festivities relating to the Loy Kratong, held on the night of November's full moon. All over the country, little floats (kratong) are made from banana trunks, flowers and candles and set afloat on the water.
Place: Pattaya (5 Dec 2012)
The King's Birthday is on the 5th December. The King is much revered throughout Thailand, and all Thais celebrate his birthday, with government buildings, private homes, businesses and the palace especially illuminated.
