Although it seems only 5-minutes since we ushered in a New Year for 2017, we are already bracing ourselves for Songkran Thai New Year, which really does bring Pattaya Cty and the rest of Thailand to an absolute standstill for a few days. Known as the biggest water fight/festival in the world, if you are fortunate enough to be in the city from the 13th April onwards, you are in for a real treat, or shock, depending on your outlook.