The heat in Thailand intensifies once the month of April comes. People of old were wise enough to initiate the Songkran festival to cool themselves off from the heat and celebrate it as the Thai New Year. In the central region, the festival is usually held on the 13th-15th of April while in the east there is a difference as the water throwing activities commence on the 16th or 17th, 18th or 19th, known as ?Wan Lai? (Flowing Day).

usually held at the middle of April to promote tourism and Pattaya's reputation. Floral floats are paraded along the streets. The Miss Pattaya beauty contest is held as well as traditional and aquatic sports competitions and construction of sand castles. A spectacular fireworks display takes place on the beach and fire crackers are also set off. Simultaneously, there are arts and cultural performances, exhibitions and souvenirs for sale.

Ancestral Spirits Ceremony Festival is at Si Racha District. It is based on an old custom of the people of Chonburi only practiced now in Si Racha. It is held every year between April 19-21 on the grounds in front of Tambon Si Racha Municipal Office and on Ko Loy Si Racha. Activities comprise a parade by the elderly group and personnel from differrent government agencies, dressed in traditional folk costumes, ceremonies for the appeasement of the spirits, demonstration of Kong Khao or rice piling, folk games, demonstration and sales of local cuisine and delicacies.