Pattaya weathers the rainy season well — quick afternoon showers give way to island adventures and sunny escapes. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – While much of Thailand braces for sporadic heavy rain and thunderstorms, Pattaya continues to offer tourists a window of sunshine and seaside escapes. Despite being in the rainy season, the downpours rarely last all day, allowing beachgoers and island-hoppers to still make the most of their trips. According to the Thai Meteorological Department’s 24-hour forecast, upper Thailand is experiencing isolated heavy rainfall, while parts of the South — including some coastal provinces — are facing scattered thunderstorms. Bangkok and its surrounding areas are forecast to have a 60% chance of rain today. For Pattaya and the eastern region, there is a moderate risk of thunderstorms (around 60%), especially in provinces like Chonburi, Chanthaburi, and Trat. However, weather patterns typically follow a predictable rhythm: sunshine in the morning, brief showers in the afternoon, and clearing skies by evening — a pattern familiar to regular visitors. The moderate southwest monsoon continues to affect the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, causing waves of about 1 meter in height — reaching over 2 meters in thunderstorm zones. Authorities have advised small boats to proceed with caution and avoid stormy areas, but no widespread cancellations of marine tours or beach closures have been reported in Pattaya. Tourists can still enjoy popular destinations like Koh Larn and Jomtien Beach, especially in the mornings. Local tour operators remain open, and umbrellas are part of the packing list, not a reason to cancel plans. So, while Pattaya does get wet — it certainly doesn’t get washed out. Whether it’s a beachfront lunch, a scenic boat ride, or a relaxing massage under cover, the city remains very much open for travel. Thailand’s forecast warns of scattered storms, but in Pattaya, the beaches are still calling — and tourists are still answering. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin)