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Mark your calendars and brace yourself for an extended, water-soaked celebration! The Songkran Festival and Wan Lai events in Chonburi for 2025 promise a thrilling lineup of festivities. The national dates are officially the 13th-15th, and national holidays are from the 12th-16th, but Pattaya and Chonburi traditionally have their main big day of water play on different dates. Keep in mind, there may also be water play, especially in Pattaya which generally plays for the entire period of the 13th-19th, on other dates, these are the main festival events:
Here’s the schedule for this vibrant Thai New Year tradition:
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April 6: Wan Lai Bowin
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April 13: Chonburi City Songkran Traditional Festival/Main day for Thailand
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April 14: Wan Lai Phanat Nikhom/Main Day for Thailand
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April 15: Wan Lai Phan Thong / Koh Pho/Main Day for Thailand
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April 16-17: Wan Lai Bang Saen
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April 16: Wan Lai Wat Tham
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April 17: Wan Lai Wat Suthawas (Soi Noen)
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April 18: Wan Lai Bang Phra / Koh Si Chang
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April 18: Wan Lai Na Kluea/North Pattaya
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April 18: Wan Lai Koh Larn
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April 19: Wan Lai Pattaya (The “Big Day” and main event)
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April 20: Wan Lai Bang Saray / Ban Bueng
From early April to the 20th, Chonburi will come alive with water fights, cultural rituals, and joyous celebrations. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, get ready to dive into the fun and make unforgettable memories during Songkran 2025!
