Rain Retreats, Pattaya Rebounds — Tourists return to the beach and board boats to nearby islands after a refreshing afternoon downpour. PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya emerged refreshed and breezy in the evening after a wet afternoon cooled the streets and eased the heat on Sunday. Tourists and locals alike returned to beachside strolls, café hopping, and even began planning or resuming boat trips to nearby islands like Koh Larn, enjoying a break in the weather. But while skies over the Gulf city cleared up, Thailand’s upper regions remain under severe weather warnings. According to the Thai Meteorological Department, heavy to very heavy rain is expected in parts of the North and Northeast through Monday, July 28. Provinces like Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, and Nakhon Phanom are particularly at risk. Residents are urged to be alert for flash floods, runoff, and rising river levels—especially in low-lying and mountainous areas. The rainfall is being driven by a moderate southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea and Thailand, combined with a low-pressure system hovering near Vietnam’s northern coast and the Gulf of Tonkin. These systems are expected to bring widespread thunderstorms and localized downpours across much of the country. Mariners in the upper Gulf of Thailand and northern Andaman Sea are also advised to exercise caution, with wave heights reaching two meters or more in stormy areas. Small boats should avoid going out during thunderstorms. In Bangkok and nearby provinces, a 60% chance of thunderstorms is forecast, with some areas likely to see heavy rain. Temperatures will range from 25 to 35°C, with southwest winds between 10–20 km/h. Though Pattaya residents enjoyed a break in the rain on Sunday, weather officials warn that intermittent showers may still return. Travelers across the kingdom are advised to stay updated on local forecasts and prepare for rapidly changing conditions. Storms Persist Up North — While Pattaya dries off, Thailand’s upper regions brace for continued severe weather alerts.