Festivals & Events in Pattaya - Part 1

What to do while being in Pattaya? There are many options for entertainment but becoming a part of them is dependent on the time of the year you are there. It is also a matter of personal interests but in Pattaya there is something for everyone. Here are some of the most interesting events that take place in Pattaya.

1.      Buffalo Races

This unique buffalo races is held annually in October only in Chonburi province. Farmers will decorate their buffaloes beautifully with flower garland, colourful clothes, ornaments and are brought to parade the festival. This event is to honour the buffaloes after farming. Apart from the race which is the main attraction for local Thais, there is also beauty pageant for best decorated and healthiest buffaloes as well as for ladies. Date: October, Location: North Pattaya

2.     Fruit Festival

The delightful fruit festival generally held in May featuring fruits from Chonburi and neighbouring provinces in the eastern region which is well-known for its various types, succulent taste and quality of the fruits such as durian, mango, mangosteen, longan, rambutan and many more. The festival also displays car parade decorated with different fruits, fruit competition, beauty pageant, fruit stalls and agricultural exhibition. Date:May , Location:Central Pattaya

3.     Loy Krathong Festival

The delightful Loy Krathong Festival, celebrated nation-wide on the full moon night in November to pay respect to the water. The float or krathong made of banana-leaf is floated into the sea or on the river. The Krathong floating festival in Pattaya comes complete with floral floats, sport events, beauty contests, cultural performances, food stalls and a plethora of carnival-like activities, exhibitions, in particular a spectacular display of fireworks on the beach. Date:November, Location: Jomtien Beach

4.     Pattaya Carnival

Pattaya Carnival takes place annually around the end or the beginning of the year at Pattaya Pier, Bali Hai Cape. At the event, a spectacular parade, beauty pageant, cultural shows and music performances, an exhibition of goods from One Tambon One Product (OTOP) scheme as well as, sandcastle competition, various exciting water sports competitions take place. Fireworks are also displayed on the beach. Date:February, Location: Jomtien Beach

Taking part in at least one of the mentioned activities, you will the magic atmosphere of Pattaya and you will love it! But to guarantee your nice stay there, it is better to find a hotel in Pattaya. That is very easy if we are not talking about the high season when all hotels in Pattaya are full of visitors. But if that is the case, you have to opportunity to make an online reservation for the chosen place of accommodation in Pattaya in advance. Almost every hotel in Pattaya offers that and what is more, you will receive an immediate reply.