Get ready for an extended Songkran splash in just a few weeks! This year in Chonburi, the water-throwing celebrations stretch out for nearly two weeks with “Wan Lai” (Flowing Water Day) and Songkran events rolling from district to district. Miss one spot? No problem – just head to the next for non-stop fun!
Here’s the full lineup of key Wan Lai dates in Chonburi (2026):
– **April 5**: Wan Lai at Bowin, famous for being first every year
– **April 13**: Traditional Songkran in Chonburi City
– **April 14**: Wan Lai in Phanom Sarakham District
– **April 15**: Wan Lai in Phan Thong District
– **April 16-17**: Wan Lai in Bangsaen
– **April 16**: Wan Lai at Wat Tham
– **April 17**: Wan Lai in Sri Racha
– **April 17**: Wan Lai in Sattahip
– **April 17**: Wan Lai at Wat Sutthawat
– **April 17**: Wan Lai at Soi Nern Phlap Wan
– **April 18**: Wan Lai in Bang Phra
– **April 18**: Wan Lai on Koh Sichang
– **April 18**: Wan Lai in Na Kluea
– **April 18**: Wan Lai on Koh Larn
– **April 19**: Wan Lai in Pattaya and Jomtien(This is the BIG DAY where the whole city plays and Beach Road is closed to traffic, the main event for many)
– **April 20**: Wan Lai in Bang Saray
– **April 20**: Wan Lai in Ban Bueng
💦 As a note, in the main Pattaya tourist bar areas like Soi 6 and 7, water events begin around April 12th and will last until the big day. Most other areas are one day. The national official holiday is the 13-15th. Plan accordingly whether you decide to participate, flee for those not a fan, or stock up to stay home to avoid the water.
For the original version of this article, please visit The Pattaya News.
