Heavy rains continue to drench Pattaya and the eastern coast, with only brief sunshine expected this week. PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya and the eastern coastal region remain under the influence of persistent rainfall as the rainy season holds its grip, with only brief glimpses of sunshine expected this week. Residents and visitors should prepare for wet conditions and limited dry spells. The Thai Meteorological Department has issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rains in parts of the northern and upper northeastern regions, urging people to be cautious of flash floods, flash floods, and landslides, especially near mountainous and low-lying areas. Meanwhile, Bangkok and its vicinity are experiencing a 70% chance of thunderstorms and localized heavy showers. The monsoon trough stretching across upper Myanmar and northern Thailand, coupled with a low-pressure system over northern Laos and a moderate southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, continue to fuel unstable weather patterns. Meteorological warnings urge caution for flash floods and landslides in northern and northeastern Thailand. Sea conditions reflect this unsettled weather as waves in the upper Andaman Sea reach about 2 meters, with the lower Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand seeing waves between 1 to 2 meters. Mariners are advised to navigate cautiously and avoid sailing during thunderstorms. For Pattaya, this means ongoing wet weather with only occasional breaks in the clouds. Those hoping to catch some sunshine should act quickly as dry intervals may be short-lived. Temperatures are expected to remain moderate, with cool evenings punctuated by afternoon or evening showers. Residents and tourists alike should stay updated on weather forecasts, take precautions in flood-prone areas, and plan outdoor activities with weather conditions in mind during this rainy period. Thunderstorms likely in Bangkok with a 70% chance of rain and localized heavy showers. Mariners advised to navigate carefully as waves reach up to 2 meters in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand.