Songkran News

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  • Songkran returns to Pattaya amid Covid concerns

    Songkran returns to Pattaya amid Covid concerns

    Pattaya is set to welcome back Songkran after a four-year absence due to pandemic restrictions. The festival, which is known for being the biggest and wettest party in Pattaya, will culminate on April 19 with Wan Lai, or the “Big Day.” However, health officials fear that the unbridled celebration could also bring a new spike in Covid-19 infections, as it…